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Nigeria: Ondo Spends N62 Billion On EducationABOUT N62 billion has been committed to primary and secondary education since May 2003 in Ondo State, Governor Olusegun Agagu said yesterday in Akure.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 23:39
Social Vices in Educational Institutions Worrying
Mr. Ato Essuman, Chief Director of the Ministry of Education Science and Sports, has expressed worry about high rate of social vices in educational institutions in recent times.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 22:25
Nigeria: National Open University to Upgrade Akure to Centre
The National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN is to upgrade its Akure study centre to an International study centre as an alternate to Lagos study centre.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 21:14
Nigeria: Imo Reads Riot Act to Teachers
Imo State government has threatened to summarily sack from the state school system, any teacher that refuses or neglects to report to his/her new place of posting.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 18:07
Nigeria: NIM, AMOA Task Govt On Capacity Building
The 2008 International Management Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered NIM) and the Association of Management Organisations in Africa (AMOA) has ended in Abuja with a call for a paradigm shift from poverty eradication to wealth creation.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 17:19
Nigeria: Kwara to Make Oldest Schools Models
The oldest secondary schools in Kwara State capital, Ilorin, Government Secondary School and Queen Elizabeth Secondary School are to become models in science education, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Alhaji Bolaji Abdullahi has said.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:35
Nigeria: Sacred Heart College Turns One
When Sacred Heart College, Apapa opened its doors to its first set of 14 students and six teachers on September 24, 2007, book publishers considered the population too small to supply books, but then, it was the first step and there was no turning back.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:35
Nigeria: Abia Varsity Seeks N290 Million to Fight Erosion
Erosion remains a menace threatening the Abia State University Uturu (ABSU) and would require over N290 million to find a lasting solution to it. The Vice-chancellor, Prof Mkpa A. Mkpa, who made this known in his address at the 19th convocation ceremony of the university, expressed worry that if urgent action was not taken, the university might lose its major infrastructural facilities.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:35
Nigeria: Anambra Earmarks N6 Billion for Schools Renovation
As part of its drive to resuscitate its education sector, Anambra State government says it will spend N6 billion on the renovation of primary and secondary schools in various communities in the state.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:34
Nigeria: Cleric Makes Case for Return of Schools
Worried by the level of moral decadence among students in public schools, a Muslim leader, Sheik Ahmad Abdul Rahman has advocated the immediate return of schools to their original owners, the missionaries, for the proper upbringing of children.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:08
Nigeria: Osun Varsity Honours Omolewa
Osun State University has honoured Prof. Michael Omolewa, Nigeria's Ambassador and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO with the Exemplary Leadership Award. The Award was presented on behalf of the university by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Prof. Peter Okebukola, at a brief ceremony, held at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris Monday.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:08
Nigeria: Sokoto Establishes Libraries
The Sokoto State government is set to establish three libraries in each of the three senatorial zones in the state: Tambuwal, Gwadabawa and Wamakko Local Government Areas.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:08
Nigeria: VC Canvasses More Private Varsities
Vice Chancellor of the Osun State University, Prof Sola Akinrinade has canvassed for more private universities in the country to allow for adequate human capacity building.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:08
Nigeria: Benue Embraces New Curriculum, Trains Teachers
Benue State has embraced the new nine-year basic education curriculum, with plans to train teachers on its use. Interim Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (BSUBEB), Dr. Tornge Toranyii, who announced this while fielding questions from newsmen expressed the hope that the measure would lift the state from its educational backwardness, to compete favorably with other progressive states in the country.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:08
Nigeria: Yar'Adua Approves Literacy By Radio for All States
President Umaru Musa Yar'adua has approved the extension of the Literacy by Radio project of the National Commission for MassLiteracy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC) to all the states and the Federal Capital Territory.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:08
Nigeria: UI - From Clay House to Citadel of Learning
Two distinguished alumni of the premier university, the University of Ibadan , Deacon Gamaliel Onosode and Prof. Iya Abubakar on Monday made the award list as the institution rounded off its diamond anniversary. Onosode was a 1957 graduate of Classics, while Abubakar got his first degree in Mathematics the following year. The duo joined two other personalities, a Nigerian, Olola Fredrick Ogunlana and an American, Prof. Phyllis Jean Kanki. Ogunlana received a honorary doctor of literature award on account of being the chairman of the Endowment Fund of the university, which in 1973 when it was set up had a little below N1million but by now boasts of more than N1billion in investments. The American got the honorary award of doctor of science for her research and studies in HIV/AIDS.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:08
Nigeria: Utilise Ubec Fund, Commissioner Tells Benue Communities
Communities in Benue state have been advised to take advantage of the intervention fund provided for educationally disadvantaged states by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC); to initiate and institute self-help projects and provide infrastructural facilities in public primary schools.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:08
South Africa: More Than Just OBE is on the Agenda
THE call for a review of outcomes-based education (OBE) was only one of many points in a discussion document released by the African National Congress (ANC), education experts said yesterday.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 14:52
Nigeria: AMAC Donates Computers
In a bid to upgrade, standardise and inculcate computer knowledge to pupils of the municipality, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has donated about 10 pieces of computer sets to Nyanya Phase I Primary School.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 14:47
Nigeria: 'Govt Must Evolve Functional Education Policy'
There is need for the Nigerian government to evolve a functional educational policy for nation-building, the Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro has said.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 14:36
Nigeria: NUC Sets New Agenda for Varsities
In a bid to sanitise Nigerian universities, the National Universities Commission (NUC), in partnership with Gucci Chis Limited is to commence the NUC Data Base (NUCDB) project across the 94 approved universities in the country. This project is in addition to the N2 billion it had sourced through the Education Trust Fund (ETF) to improve the standard of learning in one university in each of the six geopolitical zones of the country.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 14:35
Nigeria: Gusau Biz School to Run Post Graduate Courses
Plans are underway to run Masters degree programme masters' programmes at the Gusau Business School, Zamfara State. Director-General of the School, Alh. Samaila Hussaini Moriki, who briefed the press on its activities, said already the School had been given the right to run masters degree programme in business related disciplines by the Imo State University.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 14:35
Nigeria: AES to Induct Members
The Academy for Entrepreneurial Studies, Nigeria (AES), has concluded plan to host, train and induct over 500 perspective members in the second batch of Leadership/Entrepreneurship induction programme for this year.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 14:35
Nigeria: Why Degree No Longer Guarantees Automatic Job - Expert
An expert in Human Resource Development has explained why having a degree no longer guarantees a good job in Nigeria, saying this is partly due to the high number of graduates currently produced and the quality of education offered which does not match the required skills in the industries.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 12:41
Nigeria: Technical Education Vital to Vision 2020 -ITF Dg\G
Nigeria may not achieve the Vision 2020 and Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) if technical education is not improved and given adequate support, the Director General, Industrial Training Fund, Professor Longmass Wapmuk has said.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 12:41
Nigeria: Federal Government Develops Framework for It Education
The Federal Government has packaged a new document, the National Information Technology Education Framework (NITEF) for the structuring and regulation of the formal and non-formal educational institutions of Information Technology in Nigeria.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 11:50
Nigeria: Yuguda Returns to Class, Teaches Economics
Bauchi State Governor, Malam Isa Yuguda last Friday returned to the classroom as a voluntary teacher of secondary school students. An Economics graduate of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, the Governor taught 'Production' in Economics to one of the SSS 3 classes at Government Girls Science College, Bauchi.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 11:50
Nigeria: Futa Seeks Constitution of Governing Council
Authorities of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) at the weekend lamented the non-constitution of the governing council of the institution by the Federal Government, saying the development was slowing down many actions that the school ought to have taken.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 11:50
Nigeria: Polytechnic Teachers Issue Another Ultimatum to FG
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has issued another 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to implement the new scheme of service the union negotiated with it since 2001 or face a possible strike. The ultimatum is the second one this year.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 11:20
Nigeria: Hassan Isah Emerges VC Kogi Varsity
Professor Hassan Isah, formerly of the Department of Chemical Pathology, Ahmadu Bello University (abu), Zaria has been appointed the new Vice Chancellor of Kogi State University, Anyingba.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 11:19
Nigeria: Al-Mustapha - Court Admits Rabo Lawal's Statement
A Lagos High Court yesterday ruled that a contentious document which allegedly contained a statement by former head mobile police at Aso Rock Villa Abuja, Mr. Rabo Lawal, was germane to the case of attempted murder brought against him.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 10:34
Botswana: UB Petition Looming Over Education Ministry
University of Botswana (UB) students are expected to petition the Ministry of Education seeking to pre-empt what appears to be imminent halting of sponsorship for repetition of some subjects after their stipulated time of study.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 10:32
Nigeria: The Rising Wave of Cultism in Nigerian Universities
The report of cult clashes in the nation's universities in the print and electronic media lately is a source of worry to all men of goodwill. The latest of such bestial attacks is the stabbing to death of a student of the University of Ado -Ekiti by a notorious cultist called 'Osama'. Newspaper reports has it that the deceased, Femi appealed to Osama and his gang who were howling and partying in what they called end of exams party not to disturb the remaining students still reading for their exams. Osama was said to have been infuriated over Femi's audacity to challenge him and he subsequently stabbed him on the neck with a knife and left the knife there. Femi later died in the hospital after losing so much blood. Osama and his gang were beaten up by irate students and were only rescued from being lynched by the police who has since taken them to custody. It was learnt that the same Osama stabbed another student in August 2008 after which he was arrested but was shortly released.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 09:37
Uganda: Kyegobe, Elgon Students Riot
STUDENTS of St. Leo's College Kyegobe in Kabarole district on Sunday went on strike, protesting poor hygiene in the school and demanding the removal of their head teacher, Joseph Mary, Etubire.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 08:28
Uganda: Districts Fail to Recruit Registered Teachers
DISTRICT service commissions have failed to recruit the required 3,000 registered primary school teachers, the education ministry permanent secretary has said.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 07:26
Liberia: New UL President Meets President Sirleaf
The newly appointed President of the University of Liberia, Dr. Emmett Dennis has held discussions in Monrovia with the Visitor to the University, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 07:17
Zimbabwe: School System Crumbles
Glen View 5 Primary School in one of Harare's high-density suburbs is deserted. Classrooms are empty, desks and chairs are piled up in corners and instruction charts are peeling off the walls. Yet, the school's third term is in full swing.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 06:49
Sierra Leone: NUSS Celebrates World Students' Day
National union of Sierra Leone students has signed a communiqué prohibiting violence that has plagued student unionism in the country, especially after the war.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Nov-2008 23:55
President Johnson Sirleaf Inspects MCSS Schools
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has inspected and dedicated a number of newly renovated schools under the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS).
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Nov-2008 23:19
Nigeria: Yar'Adua's Wife Urges Students to Shun Vices
THE First Lady, Hajia Turai Yar'Adua has called on Nigerian students to shun social evils such as examination malpractices, cultism, among others, and study hard to prepare for their future.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Nov-2008 21:43
Nigeria: Yar'Adua Challenges U.I.
President Umaru Yar Adua has challenged the University of Ibadan to brace up for greater challenges ahead despite her claim to great contributions to educational growth in the country.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Nov-2008 18:54
Nigeria: ALS Unveils Creativity Centres in Public Schools
In an effort to foster a vibrant literary culture in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Abuja Literary Society (ALS) has embarked on the provision of creativity centres in public secondary schools.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Nov-2008 18:25
Nigeria: Yuguda Turns Secondary School Teacher
Worried by the deteriorating condition of the education sector in the state, Governor Isa Yuguda has fulfilled his promise to go back to teach in some secondary schools in the state.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Nov-2008 18:25
Nigeria: Lawmaker Flags-Off Vocational Training Pragramme for 60 Youths
A member representing Langtang North and South federal constituency of Plateau State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Beni Lar has flagged-off a six week training programme for 60 youths in deferent vocational skills to enable them became more productive to themselves and the wider society.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Nov-2008 18:24
Nigeria: FG Holds Workshop On Youth Employment Plan
Federal Government on Monday opened the national workshop for the creation of a youth employment action plan for Nigeria just as the Youth Development Minister, Akinlabi Olasunkanmi, advocated the establishment of school vocational clubs in primary and secondary schools.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Nov-2008 18:20
Nigeria: Adamawa Govt Donates Materials Worth N13 Million
The Adamawa State government has donated materials worth over N13 million Naira to seven skills acquisition centres for the physically challenged persons in the state.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Nov-2008 17:57