Here are the news updates as they were published by the dailies on October 17th
NNN
Qatar foundation sponsors education of 60 orphans in Sokoto
Charity Foundation has sponsored the education of 60 orphans in Sokoto State, the Chairman of the state Zakkat and Endowment Commission, Malam Muhammad Maidoki, has said.
Maidoki said on Sunday in Sokoto that the 60 children will begin their primary school education on Monday.
To read more visit https://nnn.ng/qatar-foundation-sponsors-education-of-60-orphans-in-sokoto/
NNN
Gov. Soludo appoints Chidoka, others into Anambra Education Advisory Council
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has appointment Chief Osita Chidoka, a former minister of aviation and 19 others as members of the state Education Advisory Committee.
This is contained in a statement signed by Soludo’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Christian Aburime.
to read more visit https://nnn.ng/gov-soludo-appoints-chidoka-others-into-anambra-education-advisory-council/
NNN
73,000 applicants justle for 10,000 teaching jobs in Kaduna
No fewer than 73,000 applicants have applied for about 10,000 primary school teaching jobs advertised by the Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (Kaduna SUBEB).
This was disclosed by Alhaji Tijjani Abdullahi, the Executive Chairman, Kaduna SUBEB, in Kaduna on Monday at the start of the computer-based test at the Kaduna State University Centre for the shortlisted applicants.
To read more visit https://nnn.ng/73000-applicants-justle-for-10000-teaching-jobs-in-kaduna/
NNN
NGO awards scholarship to 40 indigent children in Sokoto
An NGO, Beraka Better Life Initiative (BBLI), had awarded scholarship to 40 indigent children with scholarship in Sokoto state as part of efforts to reduce the number of out-of-school-children.
The BBLI Back to School Project, which is in partnership with Leader Joe 1808 at a brief event on Saturday in Sokoto also presented educational materials to the pupils that include 10 students in school and 30 out-of-school.
To read more visit https://nnn.ng/ngo-awards-scholarship-to-40-indigent-children-in-sokoto/
The Guardian
Rapper AJ Tracey launches fund to help Black students at Oxford University
AJ Tracey is braced for a backlash. For years, the west London rapper has been someone who says he gets “stick for everything for no reason”. “Every action I’ve ever done in my whole life, since I was a little kid, has been looked upon negatively,” he adds.
As he announces the launch of a fund to help Black students thrive at Oxford University, he has no reason to believe it will be any different. The AJ Tracey Fund aims to address “historic underrepresentation” at Oxford, the top university in the UK. Working with St Peter’s College, Tracey, 28, hopes to attract students from underrepresented backgrounds and provide support to help them succeed, from financial assistance to mentorship opportunities.
To read more visit https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/oct/16/rapper-aj-tracey-launches-fund-to-help-black-students-at-oxford-university
The Guardian
Can you solve it? Nick Berry, data dude
Some sad news to report. Nick Berry, the British data scientist who wrote DataGenetics – one of the best and longest-running maths popularisation blogs – has died aged 55 after a long battle with cancer.
Nick was a Yorkshireman who studied Aeronautical Engineering at Southampton university. He later moved to Seattle, where he worked as a data scientist for firms including Microsoft and Facebook. He started DataGenetics in 2009 and it soon gathered a huge following for its accessible posts about interesting topics in maths, physics and computer science.
To read more visit https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/oct/17/can-you-solve-it-nick-berry-data-dude
The Guardian
‘I cooked it!’: meet the schools where pupils grow, pick and cook their own lunch
Six-year-old Zuriel stood in the school lunch queue and looked at the vegetable noodles, steaming on the counter. “I don’t want to eat that,” he murmured. “There are things in it I’ve never tasted before.”
Seven-year-old Ali, standing nearby, overheard. Bursting with pride and eager to reassure, he exclaimed: “But I cooked it this morning. The vegetables are really fun and exciting. It’s delicious.” He looked into Zuriel’s eyes. “Honestly.”
To read more visit https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/oct/16/i-cooked-it-meet-the-schools-where-pupils-grow-pick-and-cook-their-own-lunch
The Guardian
‘Devastating toll’ of attacks on teaching assistants revealed by study
Teaching and classroom assistants (TAs) working in mainstream schools in the UK have described being kicked, punched and spat at by pupils in a new study that explores for the first time aggression targeted at support staff, who are predominantly female and low-paid.
They told researchers they had been hit in the face, bitten, had objects thrown at them and received death threats, with incidents reported in primary and secondary schools. Their injuries included cuts, a black eye, a dislocated thumb, a broken finger and torn ligaments, according to the University of Roehampton study.
To read more visit https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/oct/17/devastating-toll-of-attacks-on-teaching-assistants-revealed-by-study
DAILY POST
Real reason we called off eight months strike – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has explained why it called off its eight-month strike.
ASUU National President, Emmanuel Osodeke, said the eight months strike was called off following a court order and appeals from Nigerians.
To read more visit https://dailypost.ng/2022/10/17/real-reason-we-called-off-eight-months-strike-asuu/
TRIBUNE
MAPOLY students disrupt Examination over hike in Tuition Fee
Students of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, on Monday morning, blocked all entries into the state-owned institution, protesting the hike in tuition fee.
The protesting students accused the school management of extortion and illegal fees.
To read more visit https://tribuneonlineng.com/mapoly-students-disrupt-ongoing-examination-over-hike-in-tuition-fee/
Legit
Festac Girls High School, Central High School, Araromi Primary School Got Touched by Hypo
Barely three months after a set of twenty-four units of toilet facilities were commissioned across three schools by Hypo Toilet Cleaner in partnership with National Youth Service Corp, another fresh batch of thirty-six rescued toilets have been newly inaugurated in three government primary schools in Festac, Okota and Gbagada.
On Tuesday 11th October 2022, The students and school management of Festac Girls Senior Secondary School, Central High School, Okota and Araromi Nursery and Primary School, Gbagada were clearly overjoyed receiving the management team of Hypo Toilet
To read more visit https://www.legit.ng/education/1498329-festac-girls-high-school-central-high-school-araromi-primary-school-touched-by-hypo/
Legit
Issues Unresolved, No Deal with FG yet”, ASUU Boss Declares, Speaks on Why Strike Was Suspended
ASUU is yet to reach any tangible agreement with the federal government, even if the strike has been suspended.
This was the revelation of Emmanuel Osodeke, the national president of the union, when he spoke with journalists on Sunday, October 16.
To read more visit https://www.legit.ng/education/1498229-court-order-major-reason-suspended-strike-asuu-president/
INFORMATION NIGERIA
Court Order Is Major Reason We Suspended Strike – ASUU President
Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has revealed that the main reason lecturers decided to resume teaching is because of a court order directing them to do so.
ASUU had been on strike since February 14 to press home the demand for improved funding for universities, and a review of salaries for lecturers, among other issues.
To read more visit https://www.informationng.com/2022/10/court-order-is-major-reason-we-suspended-strike-asuu-president.html