Here are the news updates as they were published by the dailies on October 26th
TRIBUNE
Always Imbibe Spirit Of Negotiation, DG MINILS Advises Actors In Educational Sector
The Director-General, Micheal Imodu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Comrade Issa Aremu, has stated that the recent strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has caused a setback to the educational sector and advised the actors in the sector to always imbibe the spirit of negotiation
Aremu gave the advice while speaking with the newsmen at the venue of the leadership and management retreat for the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment held at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Kuru, Plateau state.
To read more visit https://tribuneonlineng.com/always-imbibe-spirit-of-negotiation-dg-minils-advises-actors-in-educational-sector/
The SUN
2023: Voter education key to democratic advancement of Nigeria – UNDP
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said that voter education was key and necessary in the democratic advancement of Nigeria.
Deryck Fritz, UNDP Chief Technical Advisor Elections, made the statement on Monday at the opening of INEC Workshop for Voter Education Providers, organised by UNDP in Keffi, Nasarawa.
To read more visit https://www.sunnewsonline.com/2023-voter-education-key-to-democratic-advancement-of-nigeria-undp/
NNN
UK govt moves to improve inclusive education in Kano
The Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE), with support from the UK, on Tuesday inaugurated an inclusive education Programme in Minjibir local government area of Kano state.
Inaugurating the programme, its Technical Director, Emily Koester, said that PLANE was a seven-year education programme funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to invest in more inclusive and effective education system in Nigeria.
To read more visit https://nnn.ng/uk-govt-moves-to-improve-inclusive-education-in-kano/
NNN
Firm tasks Lagos govt., school proprietors on regular training of teachers
Management of Kasa Consultant Services, Lagos, on Tuesday, urged Lagos Government and proprietors of private schools to encourage regular training of teachers for better performance.
Chief Executive Officer and Lead Consultant of the firm, Dr Kolawole Asa, stated this at the two-day training, organised by Integral Nursery and Primary Schools, Ilogbo-Eremi, Badagry, Lagos.
To read more visit https://nnn.ng/firm-tasks-lagos-govt-school-proprietors-on-regular-training-of-teachers/
Still on NNN
12,000 candidates sit for Unical’s post-UTME – Official
The University of Calabar has commenced its Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for at least 12,000 candidates seeking admission into the institution for the 20212022 academic session.
The News Agency of Nigeria correspondent, who visited the institution, reports that the campus was once again alive with the presence of the candidates at the designated centres and hawkers.
To read more visit https://nnn.ng/12000-candidates-sit-for-unicals-post-utme-official/
Stop patronising “miracle centres” for your children, archbishop advises parents
Most Rev. Mathew Audu, the Catholic Archbishop of Jos, has advised parents to desist from patronising ”miracle centres” in a bid to make their children pass examinations.
Audu gave the advice at the maiden edition of the Education Day of the archdiocese on Tuesday in Jos. NNN reported
To read more visit https://nnn.ng/stop-patronising-miracle-centres-for-your-children-archbishop-advises-parents/
The Guardian
King Charles criticises lack of vocational education while on The Repair Shop
King Charles has criticised the lack of vocational education in schools during his appearance in a special edition of the BBC television show The Repair Shop.
In the one-off episode, to be broadcast by the BBC on Wednesday, he praises the value of technical skills and apprenticeships, and describes the lack of vocational education as a “great tragedy”.
To read more visit https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/oct/26/king-charles-criticises-lack-vocational-education-the-repair-shop
Legit
Top North Central Governor Finally Opens Up on His Plan for Teachers’ Retirement Age
Teachers working in Kebbi state might be getting the opportunity to retire from service at the age of 65
The disclosure was made by the governor of the state, Atiku Bagudu during a meeting with leaders of the Nigerian Labour Congress in Kebbi.
To read more visit https://www.legit.ng/education/1499821-top-north-central-governor-finally-opens-plan-teachers-retirement-age/
TRIBUNE
Tips On How To Combine Studies And Extracurricular Activities Successfully
Following the suspension of the 8months long strike of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on October 14, 2022, students in government-owned universities can now return to their academics after a long while at home.
A lot of students have engaged in extracurricular activities just in a bid to make productive use of the time the strike lasted. It therefore becomes a source of concern how to combine these extracurricular activities with studies since academic activities have resumed in the various institution of higher learning.
To read more visit https://tribuneonlineng.com/tips-on-how-to-combine-studies-and-extracurricular-activities-successfully/