Here are the headlines as they were published in the dailies.

Guardian

Imo govt builds 305 new primary schools to enhance education

The Imo State Government has commenced the building of new primary schools in each of the 305 electoral wards in the state, as well as the construction of Laboratories and Libraries in all the secondary schools in the state.

The governor, Sen. Hope Uzodimma, who disclosed this at the Diamond Jubilee Celebration of Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, AIFCE, Owerri, said the project was to consolidate his government’s efforts to enhance education standards in the state. read more https://guardian.ng/news/imo-govt-builds-305-new-primary-schools-to-enhance-education/

Hike in fees: Fresh worry over dropouts, out-of-school children

The rising costs of living and operations are limiting access to education and beyond the reach of many parents. While many are already considering the option of enrolling their wards in public schools, others will be adding to the out-of-school group, Iyabo Lawal writes.

As private school operators increase fees for primary and secondary students by over 300 per cent, there are fears that many pupils may not return when schools resume today. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/hike-in-fees-f

DSS warns students, other groups over planned violent protest

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday said it uncovered plans by some people to stage violent protests in parts of Nigeria.

The DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, in a statement on X (formerly Twitter) said the planned protests are meant to discredit the Federal Government (FG) and also plunge the country into anarchy. Read more https://guardian.ng/news/dss-warns-students-other-groups-over-planned-violent-protest/

FG, UNICEF deepen literacy level via online platform

The Federal Ministry of Education and United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) have said the attainment of the 500,000-user milestone on Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP) is a testament to the government’s commitment to modernising the educational landscape and ensuring that every Nigerian child accesses quality education.

The NLP is an online e-learning platform with mobile and offline capability that enables continuous access to quality education. Read more https://guardian.ng/news/fg-unicef-deepen-literacy-level-via-online-platform/

Tribune

Ondo govt ties teacher’s promotion to students’ performance

Ond State Government has declared that the promotion of the public school teachers would henceforth be tied and based on the academic performance of their students.

The Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Hon. Victor Olabimtan, who stated this, said promotion of teachers will no longer be business as usual. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/ondo-govt-ties-teachers-promotion-to-students-performance/

UNICEF, UNESCO to partner states on education reforms — NIEPA DG

The acting Director General of the National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), Dr David Shofoyeke has revealed that international organisations have expressed readiness to partner with state governors for reforms in the nation’s education sector.

He said that the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) would be engaging the institute on education sector plans, operational plans as well as strategic operational plans. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/unicef-unesco-to-partner-states-on-education-reforms-niepa-dg/

This day

OsunVarsity Refutes Uncompleted TETFund Project Claim

Osun State University has refuted a statement credited to the Deputy Minority Leader of the Senate, Dr. Lere Oyewumi, alleging that the university has an uncompleted project funded through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund since 2010 on the Ikire Campus.

The university’s rebuttal was contained in a statement made available to journalists yesterday by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji. Read more https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/09/04/osunvarsity-refutes-uncompleted-tetfund-project-claim

Vanguard

Politicians mobilizing students, ethnic groups, others for protest, DSS raises alarm

The Department of State Services, DSS, on Monday, said it uncovered moves by some politicians mobilising student leaders, ethic groups and associations, among others, for a violent protest.

DSS made the revelation in a statement by its spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, adding that the objective of the protest was to rubbish the Federal Government and security agencies over “socio-economic matters”. Read more https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/09/politicians-mobilising-students-ethnic-groups-others-for-protest-dss-raises-alarm/

How to boost Nigerians health status through development of African Traditional Medicine – Varsity Don

A University don, Moses Akanmu of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), ile- lfe, Osun state, has explained how to boost the health status of Nigerian’s through the development of the African Traditional Medicine ATM.

Akanmu, said there’s need for a robust collaboration among academia, traditional medicines practitioners the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), and the Federal Ministry of Health on the need to synergize on comprehensive research and development of African Traditional Medicine. Read more https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/09/how-to-boost-nigerians-health-status-through-development-of-african-traditional-medicine-varsity-don/

Independent

Fuel Subsidy: Niger Govt To Resuscitate Student’s Bursary

MINNA – As part of measures to reduce financial burden on parents due to the fallout of fuel subsidy removal by the Federal federal Government, Niger State government says plans are under way to resuscitate bursary allowances to state indigent students in tertiary institutions. 

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, disclosed this during his maiden interaction with journalists at the Government House, Minna, at the weekend.  Read more https://independent.ng/fuel-subsidy-niger-govt-to-resuscitate-students-bursary/#google_vignette

The Nation

Pastor to build free school

The Founder/General Overseer of a Port Harcourt-based church, Omega Power Ministries (OPM), Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, has acquired a property in Umuahia, Abia State capital, to build free school for children with special needs.
A statement signed by his Special Assistant on Special Duties, Kenneth Nwachi, and made available to reporters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, said the school, when built, would be for children with Autism and Down syndrome. read more https://thenationonlineng.net/pastor-to-build-free-school/

Guber 2023: ADC campaign reacts as Kogi declares free education, WAEC fees

The campaign team of  the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the November 11 election in Kogi State, Hon Leke Abejide, has mocked the All Progressives Congress (APC) led  government of Yahaya Bello. Bello’s government recently declared free education for primary and secondary schools pupils in the State. 

This includes offsetting WAEC fees for SSS 3 students starting next academic session. Read more http://thenationonlineng

Nigernews.com

Missing 200-Level FUNAAB Student Found

A missing 200-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB), Abeokuta, Solomon Destiny has been found.

The Ogun State Police Command on Monday confirmed the development, adding that the Animal Breeding and Genetics student is currently receiving medical attention at an undisclosed hospital. Read more https://www.naijanews.com/2023/09/04/missing-200-level-funaab-student-found/

Legit

Sanwo-Olu Visits 12-Year-Old Boy Whose Small Intestine Allegedly Went Missing at LASUTH, Makes Fresh Promise

Earlier, a mother, Abiodun Deborah, pleaded with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to probe the disappearance of the small intestine of her son, Adebola Akin-Bright. Deborah claimed her 12-year-old son’s intestine went missing during his treatment at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) and a private hospital.

In a swift move, the Lagos state governor visited the ailing boy and his mum and assured them everything would be done to get him back on his feet again. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/politics/1552212-sanwo-olu-visits-12-year-boy-small-intestine-missing-lasuth-fresh-promise/

Daily Nigeria

France bans Muslim students from wearing abayas in schools

France is banning girls from wearing abayas and boys from wearing qamis at state schools in a move that is controversial.

The step, coming as the new school year begins, was decreed by France’s new Education Minister Gabriel Attal, although French law imposes a strict separation between the state and religion. Read more https://dailynigerian.com/france-bans-muslim-students/

Daily post

Taraba varsity warns staff against extorting students

The management of the Taraba State University, TSU, has warned staff who extort students under the guise of project supervision fees and project topics to desist.

Given the directive on Monday, in a circular made available to journalists in Jalingo, the state capital, the Vice Chancellor TSU, described the development as unacceptable. Read more https://dailypost.ng/2023/09/04/taraba-varsity-warns-staff-against-extorting-students/