Here are the headlines as they were published in the dailies

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Textbooks Are Important, Teacher Encourages Parents

A teacher at The Vine International Academy Nyanya has urged parents to ensure to get Textbooks for their children this session.

Speaking to our news team, the Basic 3 teacher Mrs Faith Oranu, encouraged parents to ensure to get textbooks for the learners let’s hear from her.

Guardian

50% of students may drop out due to fee hike, ASUU warns

The President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, has warned that about 50% of Nigerian university students may drop out of school within the next two years if the Nigerian government fails to stop the continuous fee hike in universities.

Osodeke made the warning while speaking on the current situation in the Nigerian education sector on Channels TV on Sunday night. Read more https://guardian.ng/news/50-of-students-may-drop-out-due-to-fee-hike-asuu-warns/

Tribune

Nigeria needs over 300,000 new teachers to address out-of-school children crisis — TRCN

Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has revealed that Nigeria would need up to 300,000 additional teachers or more to address the huge number of out- of -school children crisis it’s currently grappling with.

The agency said Nigeria has about 10.5 million out of- school-children nationwide and to take them off the streets into the classrooms requires at least 300,000 teachers to teach them. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/nigeria-needs-over-300000-new-teachers-to-address-out-of-school-children-crisis-trcn/

Unizik sacks, suspends workers for misconducts

Authority of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra state, has sacked and suspended lecturers and other categories of workers for various misconducts.

This is the sequel to panel recommendations for the expulsion and suspension of more than 14 individuals, including staff and students. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/unizik-sacks-suspends-workers-for-misconducts/

7.6 million girls currently out-of-school in Nigeria — UNICEF

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that more than half of the girls in Nigeria, about 7.6 Million girls are missing out on primary education in Nigeria.

A statement by Jutaro Sakamoto, the education manager at UNICEF, revealed these alarming figures during an education conference hosted by the French Institute in Nigeria. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/7-6-million-girls-currently-out-of-school-in-nigeria-unicef/

COREN Registrar’s comment on UniAbuja engineering programmes misleading — Varsity

The management of the University of Abuja has denounced recent media reports attributed to the Registrar of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Engr. Adisa Ademola Bello, regarding the status of certain engineering programmes in the university.

The university management stated that the comments were not only misleading but also an attempt to undermine the “integrity of our engineering programmes.” Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/coren-registrars-comment-on-uniabuja-engineering-programmes-misleading-varsity/

Gov Adeleke laments decline of education in Osun

The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed concern over the poor state of education in the state and has sought the support of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), particularly to enhance the infrastructural development of tertiary institutions in Osun.

Adeleke made this request during a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, in Abuja. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/gov-adeleke-laments-decline-of-education-in-osun/

WAEC to introduce CBT for WASSCE — HNO

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has revealed that plans to introduce the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode in the administration of its examinations are at an advanced stage.

Mr Patrick Areghan, the Head of National Office (HNO), shared this information during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/waec-to-introduce-cbt-for-wassce-hno/

FG approves 25% pay rise for lecturers in federal institutions

The Federal Government has approved the implementation of a 25% pay rise for lecturers in all federal institutions.

The government had earlier objected to the payment of 25% to lecturers in the tertiary institutions when it raised those of Professors to 35%. Read more https://tribuneonlineng.com/fg-approves-25-pay-rise-for-lecturers-in-federal-institutions/

Legit

“Callous, Insensitive”, Group Reacts to Tuition Fees Increase in Nigerian Universities

Ikeja, Lagos state – The Joint Action Front (JAF) has described school fee increments in several Nigerian institutions as “callous and insensitive”.

The body stated this in a statement issued on Sunday, September 24, and jointly signed by Dipo Fashina and Abiodun Aremu. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1555499-callous-insensitive-group-reacts-tuition-fees-increase-nigerian-universities/

“JAMB Not Required”: Nigeria’s 1st Online University Announces Admission, Says Only WAEC/NECO Needed

FCT, Abuja – Miva University, Nigeria’s first online university has announced admission into its degree programmes.

The Chancellor of the university, Sim Shagaya, said the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is not required to gain admission into the university. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1555283-jamb-required-nigerias-1st-online-university-announces-admission-waecneco-needed/

“Learn Chinese with Ease”: UNILAG Invites Nigerians to Study New Language, Lists Many benefits

Akoka, Lagos state – The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced admission for its Chinese language programmes.

The admission, according to a statement sighted by Legit.ng, is open to interested members of the university community and the general public. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1555409-learn-chinese-language-ease-unilag-announces-admission-programmes/

“Please Help”: UNILAG Final Year Student Carries Placard on the Road, Begs for N225,000 School Fees

Gbagada, Lagos state – A final year student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), simply identified as Oluwakemi, has reportedly resorted to public begging to pay her school fees.

A report by the Nigerian Tribune indicates that Oluwakemi was sighted at a roundabout in the Ifako-Gbagada area of Lagos state. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1555403-unilag-student-carries-placard-beg-n225000-school-fees-lagos/

Punch

Educational TV quiz show Cowbellpedia returns for new season

Cowbellpedia is making a return with a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and more substantial rewards.

Promasidor Nigeria Limited, the company behind Cowbell Milk, a prominent dairy brand in Nigeria, and the producer of Cowbellpedia, an educational TV Quiz Show for secondary school students, is set to relaunch the successful TV quiz show. Read more https://punchng.com/educational-tv-quiz-show-cowbellpedia-returns-for-new-season/?amp

I almost dropped out of school, became a DJ – BIU first-class graduate

Twenty-two-year-old Ede Raph-Ehigie, who graduated with first class degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State; tells ABDULLATEEF FOWEWE how she achieved excellence in spite of the challenges she faced

What would you say was the biggest motivation that spurred you to aim for the highest grade in your course?

Firstly, I like getting the best out of anything I do. Also, my family and best friend believed in me and that I would make the first-class grade, and that helped. Read more https://punchng.com/i-almost-dropped-out-of-school-became-a-dj-biu-first-class-graduate/?amp

Gazettengr

Anti-drug abuse campaign to hold in Ogun schools: PSN

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), the Ogun chapter, has disclosed plans to educate secondary school students on the dangers of drug abuse in the state.

In a statement on Monday, PSN chair Adewale Adenugba said it was part of the association’s activities marking the 2023 World Pharmacist Day. Read more https://gazettengr.com/anti-drug-abuse-campaign-to-hold-in-ogun-schools-psn/

The Sun

I’ll introduce free education in Imo – YPP guber candidate

Governorship candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in Imo State Chief Kemdi Opara has vowed to introduce free education in the State when he wins the forthcoming governorship election in November.

Opara unveiling his five points agenda of his campaign while briefing newsmen at his country home,Obazu Mbieri on Sunday also promised to build modern schools in the 305 wards in the State. Read more https://sunnewsonline.com/ill-introduce-free-education-in-imo-ypp-guber-candidate/