Here are the news updates as they were published by the dailies on 16th November
Vanguard
Minister, Feminist Forum clash over sex education in curriculum
A civil society organisation, CSO, the Nigerian Feminist Forum, NFF, has tackled the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, over alleged moves to expunge sex education from curriculum.
This was contained in a statement by Executive Director, NFF, Iheoma Obibi, where it pointed out that removal would infringe on the rights of young people.
To read more visit https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/11/minister-feminist-forum-clash-over-sex-education-in-curriculum/
Obasanjo berates those against girl-child education
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has condemned those against girl-child education in the country, declaring that woe betide anyone taking such step.Obasanjo made this declaration at the Year 2022 World Diabetics Day, organized by the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation (OOF), held at the Main Auditorium of Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.
To read more visit https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/11/obasanjo-berates-those-against-girl-child-education/
The Guardian
Hospital moves against diabetes with free screening, mass education
Lagos-based specialised facility on management of diabetes, endocrine and metabolism conditions, Rainbow Specialist Medical Centre, has begun free screening and mass education to commemorate the 2022 World Diabetes Day (WDD).
In a statement, the Medical Director, Dr. Afoke Isiavwe, said the strictly weekday exercise, which began on November 14 and holds between 9:00a.m. and 4:00p.m., at the hospital premises in Lekki phase 1, would end November 30.
To read more visit https://guardian.ng/news/hospital-moves-against-diabetes-with-free-screening-mass-education/
BBC
Teachers’ strikes: What are they paid and will schools close?
Teachers across the UK are being asked if they want to strike over pay.
Some teachers in Scotland have already voted in favour of industrial action.
To read more visit https://www.bbc.com/news/education-63283289
Special schools in Northern Ireland may close during nurses’ strike
Some special schools in Northern Ireland may have to consider closing in the event of strike action by nurses.
That’s according to updated guidance on school closures from the Department of Education (DE).
To read more visit https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-63640568
Irish language training offered to education staff
All staff in the Education Authority (EA) are to be offered training in the Irish language and Ulster Scots.
Training will not be mandatory and English will remain the “principal language” of the EA.
To read more visit https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-63629853
Legit
Dirt For Good: OMO Educates Students on Plastic Recycling Across 30 Schools
In a move to inspire a more responsible citizenry on sustainability practices, OMO, Africa’s biggest laundry brand, has launched an educational campaign across schools to engage and educate children on plastic recycling through its Dirt For Good campaign, a holistic approach towards reducing waste, promoting sustainability and creating better communities.
Dirt for Good is a 3-week program focused on making children and youths a part of the solution towards addressing plastic waste and littering by sensitizing and encouraging the collection and recycling of plastic waste, and proper waste disposal practices with thirty schools to be engaged through this initiative across Lagos.
To read more visit https://www.legit.ng/education/1504184-dirt-good-omo-educates-students-plastic-recycling-30-schools/
NNN
Nigeria gets $20,000 UNESCO grant for literacy educators
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has awarded Nigeria US$20,000 for pilot training of literacy teachers in the country.
UNESCO representative Regine Priso said this at a two-day Global Education Coalition (GEC)–Global Literacy Alliance (GAL) training module validation workshop in Abuja on Tuesday.
To read more visit https://nnn.ng/nigeria-gets-20000-unesco-grant-for-literacy-educators/
NYSC Governing Board recommends LASG for absorbing corp members posted for service
The Governing Board of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has commended the Lagos State Government (LASG) for absorbing corps members posted to state for the one year service programme.
Amb. Fatima Abubakar, Chairman of the Board, gave the commendation on Monday while addressing the 2022 Batch ‘C’ Stream 1 members of the scheme at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Iyana-Ipaja.
To read more visit https://nnn.ng/nysc-governing-board-recommends-lasg-for-absorbing-corp-members-posted-for-service/
UNWTO calls for inclusion of tourism in African schools’ curriculum
Zurab Pololikashuili, Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), speaking at the UNWTO conference in Lagos
Zurab Pololikashuili, Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), on Monday urged governments across the African continent to instill tourism in the curriculum of African schools.
To read more visit https://nnn.ng/unwto-calls-for-inclusion-of-tourism-in-african-schools-curriculum/