Here are the headlines as they were published in the dailies today.
Crystal Edu News
Royal Destiny Int’l School Kubwa Receives Approval for WAEC and Anticipates NECO Examinations
In a significant milestone, Royal Destiny International School has finally secured approval from the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to conduct examinations. The school is gearing up to host its first Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination in May/June 2024, after facing prolonged challenges in obtaining the necessary approvals.
The Proprietress, Dr. Mrs. Nwagu Evelyn Eziamaka, expressed her joy and relief at the long-awaited development. “We are happy to say that parents can now relax, and entries are now welcomed for this year’s WAEC and NECO registration,” she announced with enthusiasm. Read more: https://crystaledunews.com.ng/royal-destiny-intl-school-kubwa-receives-approval-for-waec-and-anticipates-neco-examinations/17/
Commitment, Good Grade Best Appreciation to Parents- The Vine Proprietress
In a heartfelt address to students, Mrs. Temitayo Folakolade, the esteemed Proprietress of The Vine International Academy, emphasized the profound connection between success and gratitude towards parents.
Speaking passionately during resumption chat with Crystal Education Media for the new year 2024, Mrs. Folakolade said “The only thank you that truly matters is to do well for your parents,” She stressed the importance of academic excellence as a genuine expression of gratitude towards the sacrifices parents make to ensure their children receive quality education. Read more: https://crystaledunews.com.ng/commitment-good-grade-best-appreciation-to-parents-the-vine-proprietress/17/
ThisDay
‘Free Education Can Reduce Nigeria’s 10.5m Out-of-School Children by 90%’
The Founder of Kingston Nursery and Primary School, Reverend Victor Basola, yesterday stated that Nigeria could reduce the 10.5 million out-of-school children by 90 per cent if managers of the economy would adopt a free education model in the country.
Basola, who addressed a global press conference on free education at the school’s premises in Akute, Ogun State, expressed optimism that Nigeria has the capacity to adopt a free education model, but lacked the political will to make it a reality. Read more: http://hisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/01/18/free-education-can-reduce-nigerias-10-5m-out-of-school-children-by-90
People’s Gazette
Nursing council inducts 21 new members at Igbinedion University
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria on Wednesday inducted 21 graduates of Nursing Science at the Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, into the nursing profession.
The institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, said the university would continue to partner with the council to steady the ship of the nursing profession and healthcare delivery in Nigeria. Read more: https://gazettengr.com/nursing-council-inducts-21-new-members-at-igbinedion-university/
News Diary
Police arrest varsity student for alleged possession of firearms
Police in Bauchi State have arrested a 400-level student of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi for alleged possession of illegal firearms.
Police spokesman in the state, SP Ahmed Wakil, stated in Bauchi on Wednesday that the suspect was arrested on Saturday following a tip-off by a vigilance group.
Independent
QNET’s Financial Literacy Impact Video Earns Gold
QNET’s insightful YouTube video showcasing the impact of its financial literacy programme, Fingreen, has been honoured with a prestigious gold award at the 2023 MarCom Awards.
Titled “FinGreen: Seeding Financial Literacy for a Brighter Future,” the video shines a light on QNET’s FinGreen initiative, a peer-to-peer educational program designed to improve financial understanding in underprivileged communities. Read more: https://independent.ng/qnets-financial-literacy-impact-video-earns-gold/
Remita Begins Sale Of 2024 JAMB Registration e-Pins, Provides Incentives To Schools
Remita, one of the leading indigenous payment company, is empowering prospective students to take control of their academic journeys by offering a seamless registration process for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) registrations.
As recently announced by the Joint Admission and Matriculations Board (JAMB), the sale of ePINs for 2024 UTME and DE registrations commenced on Monday, January 8, 2024, and will end on Monday, February 24, 2024. Read more: https://independent.ng/remita-begins-sale-of-2024-jamb-registration-e-pins-provides-incentives-to-schools/
The Nation
Don seeks retraining on English usage
A Professor of Stylistics at Lagos State University(LASU) Ojo, Gabriel Osoba, has called for training and retraining of academic and non-academic staff in the nation’s universities to enhance their communication skills, written and oral.
The lecturer at Department of English, Faculty of Arts delivered the institution’s 94th Inaugural Lecture: “What God has brought together… Language and Literature at the altar of Stylistics.”
Osoba said it was imperative for Department of English in universities to extend its services beyond students who take Use of English as a compulsory GNS course, but also to staff. Read more: https://thenationonlineng.net/don-seeks-retraining-on-english-usage/
People’s Gazette
Kano education ministry warns employees against paying for postings
The Kano State Ministry of Education has warned its staff to desist from collecting or giving money in the name of posting for selfish reasons.
The state’s Commissioner for Education, Alhaji Umar Doguwa, gave the warning on Wednesday in Kano, while addressing senior staff of the State Universal Basic Education Board shortly after a management meeting.
Mr Doguwa said that corruption had remained one of the key factors undermining the progress of the education sector in any society. Read more: https://gazettengr.com/kano-education-ministry-warns-employees-against-paying-for-postings/
College of Education visitation panels submit reports to Kwara govt
The committees of visitation panels to the three Colleges of Education in Ilorin, Oro, and Lafiagi have submitted their reports to the Kwara State Government.
Receiving the reports from the committees in her office on Wednesday, the state Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Dr Mary Arinde, applauded members of the committee for their commitment and sense of professionalism. Read more: https://gazettengr.com/college-of-education-visitation-panels-submit-reports-to-kwara-govt/