Here are the headlines as they were published in the dailies today.
Crystal Education News
Bedrock Global Academy Flourishes as a Beacon of Quality Education in Guidna, Abuja
In just a term and a week since its inception, Bedrock Global Academy in Guidna, a suburb near Kubwa in the FCT Abuja, is making waves as a rapidly growing institution dedicated to providing quality education within the community.
During a recent resumption chat with the Crystal Education Media team, Mr. Godwin James, the Director of Bedrock Global Academy, expressed a strong commitment to ensuring that parents within the community have convenient access to top-notch education without having to travel far.
“Our vision is to bring quality education to the doorsteps of parents in Guidna. We want to eliminate the need for families to go outside the community for their children’s education. Quality education should be accessible and close to home.” Mr. James said. Read more: https://crystaledunews.com.ng/headline-bedrock-global-academy-flourishes-as-a-beacon-of-quality-education-in-guidna-abuja/15/
Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, to Discuss Federal Government Student Loan Scheme on Journalists Hangout Tonight
The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, is set to take center stage tonight at 8 pm on TVC. The focal point of discussion will revolve around the Federal Government Student Loan Scheme, a topic of great importance in the realm of education and financial accessibility for students.
The Minister’s appearance on Journalists Hangout promises to provide a comprehensive overview and critical examination of the Federal Government Student Loan Scheme. With the aim of addressing issues related to student financing, accessibility, and the overall impact of the loan scheme on educational pursuits, this discussion is expected to shed light on the government’s initiatives to support students financially. Read more: https://crystaledunews.com.ng/minister-of-state-for-education-dr-yusuf-tanko-sununu-to-discuss-federal-government-student-loan-scheme-on-journalists-hangout-tonight/15
TheGuardian
LASU student emerges global president of postgraduates
A student of Lagos State University (LASU) Edward Olutoke, has stressed the need for collaboration between postgraduate students worldwide, saying they should not limit their inputs to their alma mater alone, but work with their contemporaries in other institutions to encourage cross fertilisation of ideas from one end of the world to another.
Olutoke, in his address shortly after his election as pioneer president of Global Association of Post Graduate Students (GAPOGS) in the United States, said the association was anchored on his understanding that postgraduate students, regardless of individual status, are naturally of higher reasoning, adding that with such faculty, they could provide the necessary intellectual and material support base for their schools.
He said the group would create the all-inclusive ambience, which would fast-track handshakes of postgraduate students across borders, while ultimately creating a global community where scholars would facilitate development of their various campuses. Read more: https://guardian.ng/features/education/lasu-student-emerges-global-president-of-postgraduates/
‘NASS under pressure to add private varsities to TETFund’
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has claimed that the National Assembly is under pressure to amend the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Act to accommodate private universities.
The Union also lamented that the Federal Government still owes its members eight-month withheld salaries.
ASUU’s National President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, made the claims while speaking at this year’s TETFund Strategic Planning Meeting in Abuja. Read more: https://guardian.ng/news/nass-under-pressure-to-add-private-varsities-to-tetfund/
45,000 apply for 2,000 teaching jobs in Ogun
The Ogun State government has disclosed that about 45,000 persons applied for the recently concluded Ogun teach intern programme meant to employ 2,000 teachers.
Commissioner for Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, who disclosed this at a stakeholders meeting said with the number of applicants, the government will select the best and would resume work by April.
This is just as the commissioner also warned that education from primary to secondary school remains free in the state and that any principal or head teacher caught violating the policy would be sanctioned. Read more: https://guardian.ng/features/education/45000-apply-for-2000-teaching-jobs-in-ogun/
Suspend institutions running unaccredited courses, NANS tells FG
This came on the heels of the Federal Ministry of Education’s suspension of evaluation and accreditation of degree certificates from the Republic of Benin and Togo.
The ministry had blacklisted about 18 of the learning institutions following the undercover investigation by a Nigerian newspaper, which exposed the activities of a degree mill in Cotonou, a major city in Benin Republic.
National leader of the union, Elvis Ekundina, enjoined the Federal Government to commence investigation into the activities of the education ministry, National Universities Commission (NUC), National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and other agencies fingered in the fraudulent activities of obtaining degree certificates from foreign universities. Read more: https://guardian.ng/features/education/suspend-institutions-running-unaccredited-courses-nans-tells-fg/
Tinubu appoints Walson-Jack as permanent secretary of education ministry
An esteemed alumna of the Federal Government Girls’ College in Benin City and the Federal Government College in Ilorin, is among the first individuals educated at Nigeria’s Unity Schools to achieve this high-ranking position within the Ministry of Education.
Walson-Jack holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Lagos and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1987. She is married to Hon. Nimi Walson-Jack, a former General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association and Nigeria’s leading Civic Educator. They have two children, both of whom are also lawyers.
First appointed as a Permanent Secretary in 2017 by then-President Buhari, Mrs. Walson-Jack has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment in various capacities, including her roles as Permanent Secretary in the Service Welfare Office of the Office of the Head Of Service of the Civil Service of the Federation, Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, and the Federal Ministries of Power, Water Resources, and Sanitation. Read more: https://guardian.ng/features/education/tinubu-appoints-walson-jadck-as-permanent-secretary-of-education-ministry/
Lawmaker pays WAEC fees for 10,000 indigent students in Edo
As part of efforts to support indigent families in Edo State, a lawmaker representing Etsako Federal Constituency, Sunday Anamero, is set to pay examination fees for 10,000 indigent students in the state.
Anamero, who disclosed this to reporters in Benin City at the commencement of free enrollment for public school students in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), said the exercise would cover every part of the state.
The lawmaker explained that the initiative was aimed at providing opportunities for every child to thrive, as education remains the pivot for the development and prosperity of any society and nation. Read more: https://guardian.ng/features/education/lawmaker-pays-waec-fees-for-10000-indigent-students-in-edo/
Varsity gets approval to run nursing, agriculture programmes
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved Nursing and Agricultural Science programmes for Michael and Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU), Agbarha-Otor, Ughelli, Delta State, at the undergraduate level.
In a letter addressed to the Vice Chancellor and signed by the commission’s acting Director of Academic Planning, Mr Abubakar M. Girei, the approval followed the resource verification exercise conducted by the commission in October 2023.
He said during the exercise, experts assembled to assess the institution’s level of preparedness to commence the various programmes gave the university a clean bill. Read more: https://guardian.ng/features/education/varsity-gets-approval-to-run-nursing-agriculture-programmes/
Ike appointed into board of Peaceland varsity
A professor of Ethics and Intellectual Studies, Prof. Obiora Ike, has been appointed into the board of newly established Peaceland University, Enugu.
The institution ‘s Pro-Chancellor, Prof. Felix Ugwuozor, who presented the letter to Ike, said the appointment was for an initial four years.
The letter read in part: “It has pleased the board of trustees, to convey its decision to appoint you as a board member of the newly established institution. By your appointment, you are required to attend all the meetings and offer useful and meaningful contributions for the development of the university.” Read more: https://guardian.ng/features/education/ike-appointed-into-board-of-peaceland-varsity/
Educationists highlight challenges, seek overhaul in 2024
As cautious optimism trailed President Bola Tinubu’s signing of the N28.7 trillion 2024 budget into law, attention has shifted to ministries, departments and agencies expected to provide monthly performance reports to the Nigerian public.
One of such ministries is education, where its major highlights for the outgone year was the unveiling of a roadmap to significantly transform the sector. Read more: https://guardian.ng/features/education/educationists-highlight-challenges-seek-overhaul-in-2024/
Independent Nigeria
Why We’re Sustaining Inherited Educational Structures, Policies In Bayelsa — Diri
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has said his administration decided to maintain and run with educational structures and policies from his predecessor in office such as the compulsory and free primary and secondary education to secure a better future for the state.
He said both administrations placed a high premium on education due to its capacity to catalyse development in society.
Diri stated this at Toru-Orua during the public presentation of grants to over 600 students in tertiary institutions, who were shortlisted for the 2024 Educational Support Grant Scheme of the Henry Seriake Dickson Foundation. Read more: https://independent.ng/why-were-sustaining-inherited-educational-structures-policies-in-bayelsa-diri/
2024 UTME: JAMB Accredits 747 CBT Centres, As Registration Begins Today
The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board has said registration for the 2024/2025 Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) begins today Monday and ends on February 24, 2024.
JAMB has also rolled out the registration process for interested candidates across the country.
The JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, during a meeting with media executives in Lagos State on Sunday, explained that measures have been put in place to ensure a smooth exercise. Read more: https://independent.ng/2024-utme-jamb-accredits-747-cbt-centres-as-registration-begins-today/
BusinessDay
National Board for Technical Education unbundles HND Computer Science programme
The federal government through the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has announced the unbundling of the Higher National Diploma (HND) Computer Science in all polytechnics, monotechnics and technical institutions across Nigeria.
This directive is contained in a letter duly signed by Idris Bugaje, executive secretary of the National Board for Technical Education, and addressed to the director general of the National Youths Service Corp (NYSC) while the director general of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and all rectors, provosts and head of polytechnics, monotechnics, and all similar technical institutions were copied.
According to the letter, “Due to emerging trends and the need to strategically position our graduates for more effective national development, I wish to notify you that the board has unbundled the HND Computer Science programme run in all institutions under our purview. Read more: https://businessday.ng/education/article/national-board-for-technical-education-unbundles-hnd-computer-science-programme/
Nigerians with degrees from francophone countries face employment hurdles
Following the federal government’s suspending evaluation and accreditation of degrees from Benin and Togo Republic, employment professionals are wary of employing Nigerians with certificates from the West African region, especially francophone countries.
Efriye Bribena, chief executive officer at Tamief International Limited believes the federal government’s stand on clamping down degrees from Benin and Togo Republics will affect innocent Nigerians with genuine certificates.
He said many Nigerians who obtained their certificates genuinely would find themselves being rejected in the labour market because of this disposition of the government. Read more: https://businessday.ng/news/article/nigerians-with-degrees-from-francophone-countries-face-employment-hurdles/
People’s Gazette
FUTA students protest 100 per cent hike in tuition fee
Academic activities have been paralysed at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) in Ondo State following students’ protest over the 100 per cent hike in the institution’s tuition.
Last week, FUTA management released a new fee schedule for the 2023/2024 academic session.
The schedule released by the management before resumption showed that the tuition was raised from N29,000 to N131,000 for the old students, while the fees for freshers were raised from N108,000 to N240,000 for the undergraduates. Read more: https://gazettengr.com/futa-students-protest-100-per-cent-hike-in-tuition-fee/
Rivers varsity student Callistus Uzodinma wins BBM Africa
A 300-level student of the Rivers State University, Callistus Uzodinma, aka C-Fly, has won N10 million and a car in the second edition of Big Break Moment (BBM) Africa reality TV show.
Mr Uzodinma edged out 15 other contestants who made it to the final at the grand finale of the show on Sunday night at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.
Queen Aliyu, a student of Theatre and Performing Arts at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and Fortune Onyekachi, a student of Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, emerged first and second runners-up. Read more: https://gazettengr.com/rivers-varsity-student-callistus-uzodinma-wins-bbm-africa/
FUTA justifies 100% hike in tuition fee, shuts down campus indefinitely over students’ protest
Last week, the university authorities announced the tuition fee was raised from N29,000 to N131,000 for the old students while the fees for freshers were raised from N108,000 to N240,000 for the undergraduates.
It was reported earlier on Monday reported that the increment forced the students to shut down the campus and barricade the roads leading into it, thus preventing vehicular and human movement.
But justifying the increment in a press statement, the spokesperson for the university, Adegbenro Adebanjo, said the management’s decision was based on the economic reality in the country. Read more: https://gazettengr.com/futa-justifies-100-hike-in-tuition-fee-shuts-down-campus-indefinitely-over-students-protest/
ThisDay
FUTA Students Protest Over Tuition Hike, As School’s Management Justifies Increase
Students of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State on Monday kicked against the decision of the school’s management to increase their school fees.
The protesters, who occupied the main gate of the institution, thereby preventing entry and exit, insisted that management must return to status quo ante.
Speaking with journalists, the President of FUTA Students Union, Olayemi Oluwasoromidayo, pleaded with the management of the school to maintain the previous years’ school fees. Read more: https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/01/15/futa-students-protest-over-tuition-hike-as-schools-management-justifies-increase
The Nation
Sylvester Oromoni: Coroner’s findings to be released April 12
Findings from the coroner’s inquest into the death of Master Sylvester Oromoni Jnr., a 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos, will be made known on or before April 12.
The Coroner, Magistrate Mikhail Kadiri, gave the assurance on Monday during adoption of final written addresses by parties in the case.
Kadiri said that findings from the inquest, which began on Nov. 30, 2021 before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, would be made public. Read more: https://thenationonlineng.net/sylvester-oromoni-coroners-findings-to-be-released-april-12/
Naija News
Another Student Killed By Kidnappers In Abuja Buried Amid Tears
Gunmen invaded Sagwari Layout Estate in Dutse on Sunday, January 7, 2024, and kidnapped ten residents, including Folorunsho, her mother and three siblings.
It was gathered that Folorunsho and Nabeeeha Al-kadriyar’s remains were among four corpses of kidnapped victims dumped at Ida, near Ushafa in Bwari Area Council.
According to the Nigerian Tribune, the teenager was the daughter of Ekiti State-born Chief Legal Officer of the National University Commission (NUC).
Family sources told the publication that the kidnappers had demanded the sum of N60 million ransom to release members of the Ariyo family, who could only raise about N5 million. Read more: https://www.naijanews.com/2024/01/15/another-student-killed-by-kidnappers-in-abuja-buried-amid-tears-video/
Step-By-Step Guide To Register For 2024 JAMB DE Exam
Following the official announcement, registration is now open for interested candidates nationwide.
JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, in a meeting with media executives in Lagos State on Sunday, assured that comprehensive measures have been implemented to facilitate a seamless registration process for all interested candidates.
Oloyede revealed that the registration process for UTME candidates would precede that of Direct Entry candidates. Read more: https://www.naijanews.com/2024/01/15/step-by-step-guide-to-register-for-2024-jamb-de-exam/
2024 UTME: JAMB Approves Free Registration For People With Disabilities
JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede revealed this information during the initiation of the registration process for interested candidates nationwide.
In the announcement of the commencement of registration for the 2024 matriculation examination today, JAMB Registrar Ishaq Oloyede stated that the board would provide free application documents to all categories of Persons Living With Disabilities as a supportive measure.
“To support the PLWD, JAMB will issue free application documents to all categories of Persons Living with Disabilities in the advertisement for the 2024 UTME/D E,” he said. Read more: https://www.naijanews.com/2024/01/15/2024-utme-jamb-approves-free-registration-for-people-with-disabilities/
2024 UTME: JAMB Accredits 747 CBT Centres, Registration Begins Today
The registration process for interested candidates has been initiated nationwide, with JAMB Registrar Ishaq Oloyede assuring that measures have been implemented to guarantee a seamless exercise.
Oloyede conveyed this information during a Sunday meeting with media executives in Lagos State.
Oloyede said, “Prior to the commencement of the registration exercise, the Board conducts an accreditation exercise to check the suitability of each CBT Centre for the conduct of its examination.” Read more: https://www.naijanews.com/2024/01/15/2024-utme-jamb-accredits-747-cbt-centres-registration-begins-today/
Nairametrics
Nigeria set to bridge IT skills gap by unbundling Computer Science programs – NITDA
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said that Nigeria is now poised to bridge the existing Information Technology (IT) skills gap through the unbundling of the Computer Science programs at polytechnics by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
The Agency stated this in a statement released on Sunday by its Head of Corporate Affairs and External Relations, Mrs Hadiza Umar.
According to the statement, NITDA through an IT Skills Gap Assessment conducted in partnership with CC Hub, had identified 12 IT skills in demand both in Nigeria and abroad. Read more: https://nairametrics.com/2024/01/15/nigeria-set-to-bridge-it-skills-gap-by-unbundling-computer-science-programs-nitda/
Daily Trust
Students Shut Down FUTA Over 100% Hike In Tuition
Students at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) in Ondo State have shut down the institution to protest the over 100 per cent increase in their tuition by the school management.
The undergraduate students, who assembled at the university’s main gate in the early hours of Monday, could be seen chanting solidarity songs and waving their placards bearing different inscriptions.
Daily Trust reported that a circular earlier released by the institution’s management showed that the tuition was raised from N29,000 to N131,000 for the old students while the fee was raised from N108,000 to N240,000 for fresh students. Read more: https://dailytrust.com/students-shut-down-futa-over-100-hike-in-tuition/
The Punch
JA Nigeria, KPMG empower students
Junior Achievement Nigeria and KPMG Nigeria have successfully completed the JA Career Success Programme for Secondary School Students, which included a STEM curriculum.
A statement said the ceremony, held at the KPMG Tower, Victoria Island, Lagos, sparked a significant step towards equipping young individuals with the essential skills and knowledge required to build resilience in the future.
“The seven-week programme was tailored to empower senior secondary school students with the necessary skills that would enable them to become employable for high-growth career opportunities. Read more: https://punchng.com/ja-nigeria-kpmg-empower-students/
FUTA students protest hike in tuition fee
Students of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo, on Monday, staged a protest against the decision of the school management to increase tuition fees.
The students said the school increased the fees by over 300 per cent.
The protesters gathered in front of the school’s main gate, chanting various solidarity songs, preventing human and vehicular movement from entering the campus. Read more: https://punchng.com/futa-students-protest-hike-in-tuition-fee/
The Will
Gov Diri Justifies Sustaining Inherited Educational Structures, Policies In Bayelsa
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said his administration decided to maintain and run with educational structures and policies from his predecessor in office, such as compulsory and free primary and secondary education, to secure a better future for the state.
He said both administrations placed a high premium on education due to its capacity to catalyse development in society.
Governor Diri stated this over the weekend, at Toru-Orua, during the public presentation of grants to over 600 students in tertiary institutions, who were shortlisted for the 2023 Educational Support Grant Scheme of the Henry Seriake Dickson Foundation. Read more: https://thewillnews.com/gov-diri-justifies-sustaining-inherited-educational-structures-policies-in-bayelsa/
Kidnappers Kill School Girl In Abuja After Family Fails To Pay N60m Ransom
Rampaging kidnappers in Abuja have killed a secondary school girl, Folorunsho Ariyo.
Ariyo was abducted on Sunday, January 7, by gunmen who attacked Sagwari Layout Estate, in the Dutse axis of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
She was abducted alongside ten others including her mother and three siblings.
It was gathered that Folorunsho and Nabeeeha Al-kadriyar’s remains were among four corpses of kidnapped victims dumped at Ida, near Ushafa in Bwari Area Council. Read more: https://thewillnews.com/kidnappers-kill-school-girl-in-abuja-after-family-fails-to-pay-n60m-ransom/
Vanguard
Alleged fraud: FGC Ijanikin suspends students over parents’ petition to EFCC
The management of the Federal Government College, Ijanikin in Lagos State has suspended three students of the school indefinitely because their parents dared to petition the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over the manner in some funds were managed by the Parents Teacher Association, PTA, of the school.
The fourth student escaped the axe because he passed out of the school before the punitive action was taken.
According to some of the parents, who appeared on a television programme monitored on Television Continental, TVC, Lagos, their call for the PTA to explain how about N23 million was spent by the association led to them being tagged rebels and marked for punishment with their children being at the receiving end. Read more: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/01/alleged-fraud-fgc-ijanikin-suspends-students-over-parents-petition-to-efcc/
Leadership
Institute To Admit 500 Kebbi Students For NCE, Others
National Teachers Institute (NTI) in Kebbi State plans to admit 500 students for its National Certificate of Education (NCE), degree and postgraduate diploma in education (PGDE) programmes.
The new intakes will be in addition to the 2,200 candidates who have applied for the Pivotal Teachers Training Programme (PTTP) for the November 2023 to February 2024 session.
NTI state coordinator, Ibrahim Muhammad Yabo disclosed this during an interview with newsmen in his office in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. Read more: https://leadership.ng/institute-to-admit-500-kebbi-students-for-nce-others/
Legit.ng
Nigerian Professor Appointed as Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Rwandan University
The University of Kigali in Rwanda has appointed a Nigerian talent as its deputy vice-chancellor of academics.
The university says the appointee, Professor Ogechi Adeola, merited the position following her superb dedication to service over time.
Professor Adeola pledges to give her utmost best to ensure the progress of the institution within and outside the African continent. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1573513-nigerian-professor-appointed-deputy-vice-chancellor-university-rwanda/
Professor’s Son Records 5.00 CGPA, Emerges UNILAG’s Overall Best Student
David Oluwatomiwa Akanmu, son of a UNILAG professor, achieved a perfect 5.00 CGPA and emerged as the overall best student for the 2022/2023 academic session.
UNILAG’s 54th convocation will graduate 17,464 students, including 340 First Class graduates and 155 with PhDs.
Aminat Olawunmi Ige won the overall best PhD thesis award, and honorary doctorate degrees will be conferred to scholars Toyin Falola, Phyllis Kanki, and Attahiru Jega. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1573347-son-unilag-professor-records-500-cgpa-emerges-best/
2024 UTME: Jubilation As JAMB Approves Free Registration for People With Disabilities
JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, has emphasised the board’s commitment to inclusivity by providing free application documents for all categories of PLWD.
As a digital adaptation, JAMB introduced audiobooks in popular formats for blind candidates, enhancing accessibility during the examination preparation.
The support extended beyond blindness, covering various disabilities like Down syndrome, autism, dyslexia disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1573496-2024-utme-jubilation-jamb-approves-free-registration-people-disabilities/
2024 UTME: Lagos, Ogun, Oyo Dominate as JAMB Accredits 747 CBT Centres
JAMB Registrar Ishaq Oloyede has confirmed the commencement of the 2024/2025 UTME registration.
Ensuring thorough accreditation of CBT centres, Oloyede said candidates for the UTME 2024 are required to undergo a unique registration process.
JAMB, in efforts to curb extortion, mandates a cashless payment system for the N3,500 registration fee, implementing a stringent procedure to avoid multiple charges. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1573472-2024-utme-lagos-ogun-oyo-dominate-jamb-accredits-747-cbt-centres/
2024 JAMB DE: Easy Steps to Register for Examination
The Joint Admission and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has formally announced the commencement of registration for the 2024/2025 Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME).
The registration period, set to begin today, Monday, January 15, will run until February 24, 2024.
JAMB said the sale of the direct entry (DE) application documents and E-PIN vending will begin on Wednesday, February 28 and close by Thursday, March 28, 2024. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/education/1573487-2024-jamb-de-easy-steps-register-examination/
Daily Post
FUTA students protest hike in tuition fee
The students of the Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA, have shut down the institution to protest the 100% increase in their tuition by the school management.
The school management had last week released a new fee schedule for the 2023/2024 academic session.
The release by the management before school resumption showed that the tuition fees for freshers were raised from N108,000 to N240,000, while the fees for old students were raised from N29,000 to N131,000. Read more: https://dailypost.ng/2024/01/15/futa-students-protest-hike-in-tuition-fee/
People’s Daily
Uneasy calm as FCT primary sch. teachers resume strike today
…Secondary sch. teachers to join Jan. 22
There is an uneasy calm over the directive of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) to primary school teachers in the territory to resume strike today.
NUT had on Friday issued the directive in a communique at the end of an emergency meeting of the State Wing Standing Committee (SWSC), in Abuja.
In the communique signed by State Chairman, Mr. Abdullahi Shafas, State Secretary, Ms Margaret Jethro, and State Publicity Secretary, Mr. lbukun Adekeye, the union said the directive followed the expiration of a six-week window period to allow for the resolution of the issues that necessitated the strike action. Read more: https://www.peoplesdailyng.com/uneasy-calm-as-fct-primary-sch-teachers-resume-strike-today/
NBTE embarks on digital innovation for quality assurance
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) says it’s spearheading the transformation of Nigeria’s educational sector through the innovative application of data science.
The Board disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by its Head of Media Unit, Mrs Fatimah Abubakar.
Abubakar said that the innovation was to provide for quality assurance process of the country’s Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. Read more: https://www.peoplesdailyng.com/nbte-embarks-on-digital-innovation-for-quality-assurance/