Saturday, December 6

Education

2024 worst year for children in conflict, says UNICEF

A review by the United Nations Children’s Fund, based on the latest available data and current global trends, revealed that the impact of armed conflicts on children worldwide reached devastating and potentially record levels in 2024. A statement on UNICEF’s…

Alumni donate N2.4m furniture to alma mater

The 1981/86 set of the St. Anne’s School Molete, Ibadan under the umbrella of Seminary-St Annes’ School Old Girls Association, has donated N2.4 million worth of desks and chairs to the school. Speaking at the event held on the premises…

LASUDA alumni support LASU projects

Over 200 alumni of the Lagos State University Directorate of Advancement pledged and donated millions of naira to support the university’s development and identified needs. The event was  hosted virtually and titled, ‘LASU: This Mater Matters.’ In his opening remarks,…

Maranatha varsity gets NUC approval for seven courses

The National Universities Commission has granted approval for Maranatha University Lagos to run seven new programs: Nursing, Public Health, Health Information Management, Physiotherapy, Law, English, and History and International Relations. According to the statement released by the Management of the…

LUTH’s one-stop breast clinic celebrates milestones

A consultant surgeon, at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Prof. Oluwole Atoyebi, alongside his colleagues and patients, celebrated the first anniversary of the One-Stop Breast Clinic. The One-Stop Breast Clinic is a pioneering initiative that has transformed the treatment landscape for…

Nigerian lecturers relocating abroad, says ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has expressed concern over the increasing number of Nigerian lecturers relocating abroad. In an interview with The PUNCH, ASUU’s national president, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, revealed that Nigerian universities would soon be left with a…

UNIBEN orders immediate online clearance of new students

The management of the University of Benin has ordered immediate online clearance for newly admitted students for the 2024/2025 academic session. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Benedicta Ehanire, said this in a statement on Saturday in Benin. She said…

WAAQ winners to represent Nigeria in Indian STEM competition

The First edition of the Avishkaar National Robotics Competition in Nigeria held in collaboration with WAAQ Fusion Integrated Services marked a significant step in promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education in Nigeria. The winners of the Avishkaar League 2024…

Topdeal college celebrates 2024 outstanding graduates

Topdeal College, Ikorodu, Lagos, recently held its 2024 valedictory service, marking a significant milestone for the graduating class of 2023/24, known as The Prime Light. The ceremony, filled with pride and excitement, celebrated the students’ exceptional achievements and remarkable performances.…

School owners cite teacher scarcity, enrolment decline in 2024

School owners in Lagos State have identified teacher scarcity, low student enrollment, and inflation as some of the major challenges they faced in 2024. Economic difficulties, such as delayed payments from parents and high bank interest rates, also disrupted the…

Nine students emerge finalists in InterswitchSPAK competition

An integrated payments and digital commerce companies, Interswitch Group, has announced the top nine finalists for the sixth edition of its renowned InterswitchSPAK National Science Competition. A statement by the group on Thursday said that the announcement marked a significant…

School donates foodstuff to orphanage

Ruthwiphdale School, an institution combining Nigerian and British curricula, has donated food items, clothes, shoes, and other essentials to Compassionate Orphanage as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative. In a statement made available to the correspondent by the school…

New book advises professionals  on career success

In her new book, ‘Maximising Your Career Seasons,’ Victoria Ibhawa offered crucial advice for professionals on how to thrive and make the most of each phase in their careers. Ibhawa, founder of ‘Inspired for Impact,’ whose career spans over 17…

Don canvasses critical journalism in Nigeria

A Professor of Journalism and Communication Studies Ismail Ibraheem has advised that the country requires a media transformation that prioritises factual reporting, context, and critical analysis, while adopting a more nuanced approach to covering issues. Ibraheem said this while presenting…

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