Here are the education headlines as they where published in the dailies today.
THE NATION
UNICAL VC to deliver Bullion Lecture
Vice Chancellor of University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Obi, will on April 18 deliver this year’s edition of The Bullion Lecture at the Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe Ave
The lecture’s theme is: ‘Human Capital Development as Catalyst for Nigeria’s Prosperity
Covenant University beats UI, UNILAG, others to emerge best in Nigeria
The Times Higher Education has released the 2024 World universities rankings across 108 countries and regions.
In Nigeria, 39 universities appeared on the list with Covenant University taking the number one spot.
The University of Ibadan comes second while Federal University of Technology, Akure and University of Lagos takes third and fourth positions respectively.
VC to students: Use your expertise for development
The Vice-Chancellor, National Open University of Nigeria, Olufemi Peters, has told graduating students of the African Centre of Excellence on Technology Enhanced Learning (ACETEL) to utilise their digital expertise to drive development in their respective countries.
Speaking ahead of the 13th convocation of the university on Saturday, Peters said: “I
expect these graduates from Nigeria and other African nations, now equipped with digital expertise, to spearhead developmental initiatives, especially in the realm of technology for education.”
PEOPLE’S GAZETTE
ASUU rejects Usmanu Danfodiyo University’s vacancy advert for VC
The Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto chapter, has rejected the advertisement for the institution’s vice-chancellor position.
This is contained in a statement signed by the branch chairman and secretary, Nuruddeen Almustapha and Shu’aibu Sadiku, respectively, on Friday in Sokoto.
UN deputy chief Amina Mohammed asks leaders to make 2024 ‘turning point’ for education
The UN deputy secretary-general, Amina Mohammed, called for a transformation in learning on Thursday, stressing that receiving a good education represents hope for all future generations
Addressing a high-level meeting on education convened by the European Union in Brussels, Mohammed paid tribute in particular to the children of Gaza, who have had no education for over six months and where there have been direct hits on 212 schools.
Ten years after Chibok girls’ mass abduction, Nigerian schoolchildren still at risk: Human Rights Watch
Ten years after the abduction of over 200 schoolgirls in Chibok, Nigerian authorities have failed to put in place and sustain crucial measures to provide a secure learning environment for every child, Human Rights Watch said today
Since 2014, according to Save the Children, more than 1,600 children have been abducted or kidnapped across northern Nigeria.
NAIJA NEWS
Full List Of Best Nigerian Universities For 2024
Covenant University, a private institution in Oga, Ogun State, has emerged as the best varsity in Nigeria in the 2024 ranking. This is according to a list released and ranking done by the Times Higher Education for the year 2024.
The University of Ibadan (UI) is second, followed by the University of Lagos (UNILAG) in fourth place and Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in 14th place.
DAILY POST
Two docked for allegedly stealing diesel from Ibadan varsity
Two suspects, Christopher Ogunmodede and Musa Abdullahi, on Friday appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrate’s Court, Ibadan, for allegedly stealing 9 litres of diesel worth N12,600.
The prosecutor, Inspector Gbemisola Adedeji, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on April 6 about 9:00 pm at First Technical University, Ibadan.
2024 UTME notification slip ready for printing – JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has directed candidates who registered for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations, UTME, to print their notification slips for examination.
The board disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday by its spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin. He said the 2024 UTME notification slip, which shows the date, venue and time of their examination, was ready for printing.
INDEPENDENT
NSIB Signs MoU With Aerospace University On Aviation Safety In Africa
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) to foster cooperation on training.
A statement by Mrs. Bimbo Oladeji, the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NSIB, said that the MoU would also lead to the prevention and mitigation of accidents and incidents in the country’s transport sector.
NEWS DAIRY
ASUU rejects advert for Danfodio varsity VC, others’ position
The Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU), Usmanu Danfodio University Sokoto (UDUS) Chapter, has rejected the advertisement for the institution’s Vice Chancellor and other positions in the institution
This is contained in a statement signed by the branch chairman and Secretary, Prof. Nuruddeen Almustapha and Dr Shu’aibu Sadiku, respectively on Friday in Sokoto.