Here are the headlines as they were published in the dailies.
Guardian
National Review Nigeria’s education policy now, British charity advises FG
British charity IA-Foundation has advised the Nigerian government to review its education policy to embrace soft skills, to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
The founder and Chief Executive Officer of the foundation, Mrs Ibironke Adeagbo, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. Read more https://www.google.com/amp/s/guardian.ng/news/review-nigerias-education-policy-now-british-charity-advises-fg/amp
AIFCE Provost urges collaborative efforts to boost education standard in Nigeria
Provost of Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Dr. Mrs. Stella Lemchi has called on governments and stakeholders to give priority to efforts that would continually enhance education standards in the country.
She also urged stakeholders to partner and support programmes and policies of the government formulated to guarantee quality and quantitative education as well as boost innovation, research, entrepreneurial skills and technology development in higher institutions. Read more https://www.google.com/amp/s/guardian.ng/news/aifce-provost-urges-collaborative-efforts-to-boost-education-standard-in-nigeria/amp
Tribune
Two students of Kwara COE face disciplinary panel for immorality
Two students of the Kwara State College of Education (COE) Ilorin, will soon face a disciplinary panel over alleged immoral display during their graduation ceremony.
The affected students were identified as Sulyman Tawakaltu and Mohammed AbdulSalam, both of the Agricultural Department of the institution. Read more: https://tribuneonlineng.com/two-students-of-kwara-coe-face-disciplinary-panel-for-immorality/
In bid to strengthen civil-military relations in the fight against Boko Haram, the commander 5 Brigade, Joint Taskforce, Operation Hadin Kai, Brigadier-General Mitiu Abiola has donated books and stationary items to students in Gubio, Mobbar and Magumeri Local Government Areas.
Speaking during the presentation of the books and stationery items in Gubio, the commander 5 was Brigade said the gesture aimed at enhancing the quality of education of the children in the areas. read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/troops-donate-educational-materials-to-students-in-borno/
Cross River institute to partner Defence Ministry on retraining over 20,000 teachers
Federal Ministry of Defence, Abuja, has disclosed plans to collaborate with the Teachers Continuous Training Institute (TCTI), Biase, Cross Rivers to retrain about 20000 teachers and personnel of the Armed Forces primary and secondary schools located in different parts of the country under the employment of the Ministry.
This, according to the Director of Education in the Ministry, Mrs A O Taiwo, would complement the dedication and commitment of teachers under the Ministry, in improving teaching and learning in the schools. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/cross-river-institute-to-partner-defence-ministry-on-retraining-over-20000-teachers/
Teachers key to fight against gender-based violence — Reps spokesman
The chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on media and Public Affairs, Honourable Akin Rotimi, has revealed that the fight against gender-based violence in society would only be successful with the training and involvement of teachers.
Rotimi spoke at the weekend in Oye-Ekiti, Oye Local Government Area of Ekiti state, during the flag off of a two-day training workshop for no fewer than 200 teachers in the federal constituency tagged, ‘ Strengthening Foundations of Practice’ organised by his constituency in conjunction with NurtureHouse Consulting. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/teachers-key-to-fight-against-gender-based-violence-reps-spokesman/
Kogi College of Nursing, Midwifery, Obangede graduates 1,069 students
Kogi State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Obangede, over the weekend graduated 1,069 students.
The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello who grace the 6th combined Convocation Ceremony of the institution said that his administration will continue to prioritise education development. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/kogi-college-of-nursing-midwifery-obangede-graduates-1069-students/
No going back on fees’ hike- UNILAG VC
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos(UNILAG), Akoka, Prof Folashade Ogunsola, on Saturday evening, expressed the unwillingness of the university authorities to back down on fee increments which is currently causing a crisis in the institution.
She said the university had no better choice than to stay on the current upward fee adjustment which is about 400 per cent of the old fees payable by categories of students if quality service is to be sustained by the university. read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/no-going-back-on-fees-hike-unilag-vc/
Taraba varsity to set up agro-industrial park
Taraba State University, in collaboration with the North East Development Commission (NEDC) and the World Bank, is set to establish an agro-industrial park in Jalingo.
Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Sunday Bako disclosed this to journalists in Jalingo on Saturday and said the park would also serve as a rehabilitation center for inmates, as it will be training them while they are serving their terms. read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/taraba-varsity-to-set-up-agro-industrial-park/
Protection of schools, facilities, shared responsibility — FG
The Federal Government has charged all stakeholders in the education sector to take protection of schools and educational facilities in the country as a shared responsibility and collective commitment to safeguard the future of Nigeria.
Minister of State for Education, Yusuf Sununu, made the call on Saturday in Abuja, during the commemoration of the 2023 International Day to Protect Education from Attack. read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/protection-of-schools-facilities-shared-responsibility-fg/
Legit
Japa Formula: Int’l Passport, IELTS, Academic CV, Man Releases 13 Tips To Get Foreign Scholarships
High school students and undergraduates seeking academic scholarships abroad have been given a lifeline.
This lifeline includes 13 crucial tips that must be followed to acquire a scholarship in some of the finest institutions abroad. A renowned scholarship consultant, Oludayo Sokunbi (Deewon), rolled out 13 invaluable tips on his social media page
“How Many of You Can Pay These?” Breakdown of Redeemer’s University Tuition Fees Released
A Nigerian Twitter user Harry with the handle @harrizone98 has sparked discussions by sharing the alleged high tuition fees of Redeemer’s University.
Harry questioned the affordability of fees for the average Nigerian, with the document indicating the tuition ranged from approximately N600,000 to over N1 million Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1553296-how-pay-breakdown-redeemers-university-tuition-fees-released/
“We Spend N160m On Exams”: UNILAG VC Lists School’s Expenses, Justifies Fee Hike
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, Folasade Ogunsola, has shed light on the increment in fees.
Ogunsola said universities in Nigeria are in desperate situations regarding the demand to produce quality graduates and having to do that with very limited resources Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1553281-n160-million-exams-unilag-vc-insight-schools-expenses/
List of Nigerians Who Have Graduated with Perfect CGPA Of 5.0
Nigerians all over the world have consistently shown that records are not only to be set but they are also to be broken.
Just a few weeks ago, Aminat Yusuf, a law student at Lagos State University, Ojo, smashed a 40-year-old record of the institution when she graduated with a perfect Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 5.0. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1543187-list-nigerians-graduated-perfect-cgpa-50/
The Sun
NewGlobe Partners with the NGF to strengthen Education in Nigeria
In a move that holds immense promise for the future of education in Nigeria, NewGlobe has formally entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF).
This groundbreaking partnership, forged on the heels of NewGlobe’s participation in the 2023 Induction Program for newly elected and re-elected Governors, aims to catalyze transformational reforms and policies in the realm of education. Read more https://sunnewsonline.com/newglobe-partners-with-the-ngf-to-strengthen-education-in-nigeria/
Punch
Fee hike: No UNILAG student’ll drop out—VC
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, has said no student of the institution will drop out due to fee increment.
Speaking during a virtual press conference on Saturday evening, Ogunsola said the decision to increase the fee was taken after wide consultations with stakeholders since January this year but was announced in July. Read more https://punchng.com/fee-hike-no-unilag-studentll-drop-out-vc/?amp
Lindaikejisblog.com
Two graduating students of Kwara College to face disciplinary panel over alleged ‘immoral display’ during sign-out ceremony
Two students of the Kwara State College of Education, Ilọrin, have been scheduled to face a disciplinary panel over alleged immoral display during their graduation ceremony.
The affected students are Sulyman Tawakaltu and Mohammed AbdulSalam, both of the agricultural department. Read more https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2023/9/two-graduating-students-of-kwara-college-to-face-disciplinary-panel-over-alleged-immoral-display-during-sign-out-ceremony-2.html
Vanguard
FG to increase education funding by 25%- Minister
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has expressed the commitment of President Bola Tinubu to improve budgtet meant for education by 25 per cent with the right policies in place.
Mamman said this while declaring open the 2021 and 2022 Nigeria Annual Education Conference (NAEC) in Abuja on Monday. Read more https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2023/09/fg-to-increase-education-funding-by-25-minister/amp/
Funding: FG ‘ll grant universities full autonomy – Minister
The federal government on Monday said it was determined to initiate a new creative means of funding tertiary education by granting universities the autonomy to explore new sources of financing their activities.
This was as the government lamented the unabated attacks on education in the country, recalling with sadness the recent gruesome murder of a female nursing student of the Federal University,Oye-Ekiti,FUOYE,Miss Atanda Modupe Deborah. Read more https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/09/funding-fg-ll-grant-universities-full-autonomy-minister/
NBC news
Puerto Rico schools cancel classes as they grapple with unceasing, excessive heat
Classes were not in session in Puerto Rico’s public schools Friday as heat advisories and record-breaking temperatures forced government officials to scramble for ways to protect students.
The Department of Education announced the closure last week, as a measure to better prepare and equip schools — most of which lack air conditioning — ahead of an upcoming heat wave.
Indianexpress
University of Strathclyde’s offers £4,000 scholarships to international students in MRes Physics
The scholarship, a University of Strathclyde, Glasgow statement said, will be awarded towards the payment of a student’s tuition fee.
The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow is offering scholarships of £4,000 to the new international students joining the MRes Physics in the 2023-2024 academic year starting January 2024. Up to five scholarships are on offer for MRes Physics. Read more https://indianexpress.com/article/education/study-abroad/study-abroad-university-of-strathclyde-glasgow-faculty-of-science-international-scholarship-physics-8930714/lite/
IIT-Madras professor Rajnish Kumar gets Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize
An Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) faculty professor Rajnish Kumar has received the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize. Professor Kumar has been awarded for his contributions to fundamental understanding of the nucleation and growth of clathrate hydrates, CO2 sequestration in solid hydrates and methane recovery from marine gas hydrates.
The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology (SSB) is a science award in India presented annually by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for notable and outstanding research, applied or fundamental, in biology, chemistry, environmental science, engineering, mathematics, medicine and physics. Started in the year 1985, the award is named after the founder director of CSIR Dr Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar. Read more https://indianexpress.com/article/education/iit-madras-professor-rajnish-kumar-gets-shanti-swarup-bhatnagar-prize-csir-science-award-8934949/lite/
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