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Crystaledunews.com

Crystal Education Media Commences Media/Communication Training at Bedrock Global Academy, Guidna Community, FCT Abuja

Aims to Cultivate Student Talent in Arts, Drama, Media, Critical Thinking, and Spoken Word

The crystal education media team commences her maiden media support training for school development, the training which took place at Bedrock global academy in the quinda community kubwa FCT Abuja,the training which kicked start with for her media and communication training, which is aim at bringing out the best out of the student.

The Media and Communication Training program is expected to run through out the academic year, with students eagerly looking forward to honing their skills under the guidance of seasoned professionals. As the Guidna community welcomes this educational endeavor, it is clear that the future holds great promise for the students of Bedrock Global Academy as they embark on this creative and transformative journey. Read more https://crystaledunews.com.ng/crystaledunews-com/21/

Guardian

Between dwindling tertiary education funding and flickering PPP initiatives

If education is expensive, lack of it can be disastrous. Sadly, successive governments have continued to pay lip service to the sector, particularly tertiary education. It is time for school authorities to become inventive and depend less on allocations, handouts or bailouts, reports Iyabo Lawal.With the ever-dwindling funds for tertiary education in the country, apart from falling standards of education, many facilities are literally falling apart.

Yet, in the face of this mess, some higher institutions have rebuffed initiatives that can turn the fortune of their schools around; they face acute accommodation crisis, but will not make available their expansive land resources to those willing to build, operate and transfer the ownership of hostels. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/between-dwindling-tertiary-education-funding-and-flickering-ppp-initiatives/

FGC Nigeria robotics team set for Singapore

MenuSearchHomeNigeriaWorldPoliticsSportOpinionBusinessTechnologyFeaturesGuardian LifeGuardian ArtsGuardian WomanGuardian AngelsPropertySaturday MagazineSunday Magazine#EndSARSGuardian TVGuardian TVGuardian LifeFacebookInstagramTwitterTelegramEducation FGC Nigeria robotics team set for Singapore By Adelowo Adebumiti21 September 2023 | 4:04 amMembers of FGC Team NigeriaA team comprising eight High School students has been selected to represent Nigeria at this year’s First Global Challenge (FGC) in Singapore between October 7 and 10.

The students, Osadebanwen John-Nejoh, Adetayo Kalejaiye, Daanish Mehra, Temitope Johnson, Abdulazeez Adekunle, Bashirat Sulaiman, Fiyinfoluwa Oluokun and Adeshina Mojoyinoluwa, aged between 14 and 18 were selected and coached by the STEM Educators in Nigeria (ASEN), a body with a mission to grow Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in the country. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/fgc-nigeria-robotics-team-set-for-singapore/

Firm, Chrisland Schools collaborate on innovative learning via eSports

As part of efforts to revolutionise learning in Africa, eStars, a pioneering eSports education provider, is collaborating with Chrisland Schools to integrate eSports in its curriculum.F

ounder and Chief Executive Officer of eStars, Margs Byrne, said the partnership would yield mutually beneficial and enduring results. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/firm-chrisland-schools-collaborate-on-innovative-learning-via-esports/

11,000 out-of-school children in Niger over insecurity, says FG

The Federal Government has announced stringent measures that would end banditry and terrorism, which have forced about 11,000 pupils out-of-school and 400 schools closed in Niger State.

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu who stated this while presenting starter packs to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) at Gwade in Shiroro local council, expressed concern over increased number of out-of-school children in Niger State, reminding that education is fundamental towards addressing poverty and other vices in the society. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/11000-out-of-school-children-in-niger-over-insecurity-says-fg/

Cowbellpedia for students returns, focuses on STEM

Six years after it was suspended, Cowbellpedia, the foremost educational television quiz show, which focuses on mathematical excellence in secondary schools, has been revamped to include a wider subject area.

The new revamped competition, sponsored by Promasidor Nigeria Limited, now covers Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), General Knowledge and Puzzles, with a higher prize reward of up to N100 million, including cash, laptops and other learning tools, as well as Cowbell products. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/education/cowbellpedia-for-students-returns-focuses-on-stem/

175 projects abandoned in nation’s varsities, TETFund laments

Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund, (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has announced the agency’s readiness to prioritise completion of all abandoned projects in the nation’s universities.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of a two-day seminar for Desk Officers on TETFund intervention programmes in beneficiary institutions, Echono said 175 distressed projects, sponsored by the fund, are in various institutions of higher learning in the country. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/education/175-projects-abandoned-in-nations-varsities-tetfund-laments/

Students’ violent conducts responsible for union’s dissolution, says AAU

The Management of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, has given reasons why the student union government was dissolved.

According to the school, incessant protests, resulting in breakdown of law and order on campus, formed the major reason for the dissolution. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/students-violent-conducts-responsible-for-unions-dissolution-says-aau/

172 shortlisted for Maltina’s teacher of the year competition

A total of 172 teachers from 29 states and the Federal Capital Territory would slug it out in the 2023 edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year competition, organised by the Nigerian Breweries/Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund.

Out of the 1,203 valid entries received, only 172 teachers with the highest scores qualified for the next round. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/172-shortlisted-for-maltinas-teacher-of-the-year-competition/

Akada book festival showcases African stories, celebrates authors

The Akada Children’s Book Festival (ACBF) is set to showcase rich African stories and enrich children’s knowledge on their heritage while celebrating authors.

The event, billed to hold on Saturday at Starfield Montessori School, Lekki, Lagos, is the first Nigerian book festival curated specifically for children. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/akada-book-festival-showcases-african-stories-celebrates-authors/

Greensprings School unveils theme for new session, deepens learning approach

As schools resume for the new academic session, Greensprings School, Lagos, has announced plans to deepen learning through expansion of Value-Based Education (VbE), which allows students to build portfolios and earn recognition for their contributions.

Commenting on the theme, Deputy Director of Education, Mrs Feyisara Ojugo, said deepening learning would also include extending coding classes and building robots, and students showcasing their works in science, technology, coding, art and mathematics, among others. Read more https://guardian.ng/features/education/greensprings-school-unveils-theme-for-new-session-deepens-learning-approach/

Tribune

UNILAG student spotted begging alms for N225,000 fees in Gbagada

A Student of the University of Lagos, Oluwakemi, has been sighted in the Ifako-Gbagada area of Lagos state begging for alms to pay her school fees.

She stood at the roundabout with an inscription on a placard, ‘Please help a final year student with her school fees. God bless you.’ Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/unilag-student-spotted-begging-alms-for-n225000-fees-in-gbagada/