Here are the headlines as they were published in the dailies today.
Guardian
Don canvasses investment in entrepreneurship development
A Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategic Studies, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Sunday Adebisi, has appealed to government at all levels to make significant investment in entrepreneurship, saying it is fundamental to the growth of any nation’s economy. Read more:https://guardian.ng/features/education/don-canvasses-investment-in-entrepreneurship-development/
AFED harps on teachers’ training at Buckingham varsity graduation
National President, Association for Formidable Educational Development (AFED), Emmanuel Orji Kanu, has emphasised the need for continuous teachers’ training programmes to position them for 21st century challenges. Read more:https://guardian.ng/features/education/afed-harps-on-teachers-training-at-buckingham-varsity-graduation/
15,000 graduate from TVET programme
About 15,000 Nigerians will be graduating from the first phase of Project Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Maximisation. TVET Maximisation, a Federal Government-funded initiative, is a programme aimed at equipping young Nigerians with the needed skills necessary for economic independence. Read more:https://guardian.ng/features/education/15000-graduate-from-tvet-programme/
Experts task stakeholders on digital infrastructure to drive blended learning
Experts in the education sector have called on the federal and state governments, as well as stakeholders to invest in digital infrastructure to deepen the adoption of blended learning in schools. Blended learning combines traditional in-class instructor-led teaching with e-learning content to create a flexible learning experience.Read more:https://guardian.ng/features/education/experts-task-stakeholders-on-digital-infrastructure-to-drive-blended-learning/
Six ABUAD students shine at TechXPlore convention
Six Computer Science Students of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), won at the 2023 edition of TechXPlore, a tech convention involving 10 federal and private universities in Nigeria. The Federal institutions include University of Ilorin, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta and University of Lagos, while the private institutions are ABUAD, Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Bells University, Otta, Bowen University, Iwo, Crawford University, Igbesa, Pan Atlantic University, Lagos and Adeleke University, Ede. Read more:https://guardian.ng/features/education/six-abuad-students-shine-at-techxplore-convention/
‘Why collaboration between town and gown is imperative’
Vice Chairman, Verdant Zeal Group, Dr Tunji Olugbodi, has pointed out that collaboration between industry and academia is crucial to addressing low productivity and poor economic growth. While lamenting the slow transmission of research work into marketable products, Olugbodi said collaboration between the two sectors would enhance innovation and development. Read more: https://guardian.ng/features/education/why-collaboration-between-town-and-gown-is-im
Lagos appraises role of teachers in students’ development
Lagos State government has appraised the roles teachers play in the mental and collective development of students, saying they assist in developing aptitudes necessary to understand ecological issues. Read more:https://guardian.ng/features/education/lagos-appraises-role-of-teachers-in-students-development/
Foundation awards scholarship to five best mathematics students in Delta
To encourage hard work among students, a non-governmental organisation, the Margaret Ogbeide Memorial (MOM) Foundation, has awarded scholarships to five best students of Abavo community for their exceptional performance in Junior Secondary School (JSS) 2 Mathematics examination.The students were tested in Mathematics and English Language, alongside 30 others, by officials from the state ministry of education, who declared them winners. Read more:https://guardian.ng/features/education/foundation-awards-
Upgrading polytechnics, colleges to varsities in order, says Ufuophu-Biri
Prof. Emmanuel Ufuophu-Biri, the Rector, Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, is a man of many parts: a teacher, musician, thespian, stand-up comedian, an author and has compered over 200 events across Nigeria, the United States and Middle East. In this interview with OWEDE AGBAJILEKE, the communication specialist speaks on the dichotomy between university graduates and their polytechnic counterparts, over-reliance on government for funding, and emerging trends in learning. Read more: https://guardian.ng/features/education/upgrading-polytechnics-colleges-to-varsities-in-order-says-ufuophu-biri/
Leadership
UniAbuja Researchers Win Over N3bn Grants
The scholars at the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) have won over N3 billion grants, tripling the N1 billion secured by scholars of the university in 2022.
Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, made this known at the university’s authors and researchers’ recognition and award ceremony which took place at the main campus of the institution in Abuja. Read more:https://leadership.ng/uniabuja-researchers-win-over-n3bn-grants/
Ekiti Spelling Bee Champion, Flourish, Arrives Kampala For World Championship
National Spelling Bee champion, Miss Flourish Ajibola, has safely arrived in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, for the world spelling bee championship.
Flourish left Nigeria over the weekend, alongside her tutor, Mr. Gbenga Ogunlade on the bills of the Ekiti State governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji who had promised to foot the bills for her trip to the international competition. Read more:https://leadership.ng/ekiti-spelling-bee-champion-flourish-arrives-kampala-for-world-championship/
Group Tasks Women On Diligence, Self-care
A non-governmental organisation (NGO) Executive Diamond Ladies (EDWO) has charged Nigerian women to be diligent and committed as they play their roles in nation building.
Its convener, Hannah Oyebanjo, stated this yesterday, at the inaugural annual end-of-year get-together of the group, titled: “Reconnect, Reset And Recharge”, held in Lagos. Read more :https://leadership.ng/group-tasks-women-on-diligence-self-care/