Saturday, December 13

Education

Yabatech, UNICEF train 5,000 girls in TVET skills

Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, has partnered with the United Nations Children’s Fund to train 5,000 adolescent girls and young women in ICT-related skills, aiming to provide them with more secure livelihoods.  The initiative also involves the Foreign, Commonwealth and…

FG to enforce 18-year age limits for WAEC, NECO exams

The Federal Government has prohibited individuals under the age of 18 from taking part in the National Examinations Council and West African Examinations Council exams. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman disclosed this when he featured on Channels Television’s…

Bank gifts children N1.5m, walking aids

Stanbic IBTC has equipped 36 beneficiaries from each state with prosthetics to enhance their mobility and social integration. The bank also awarded N1.5 million in education grants to some of the beneficiaries. The #Together4ALimb initiative, a key corporate social responsibility…

Experts advocate diverse learning preferences

Executive Director of Bettelhill School, Mary Akanmu-Bamikefa,  has called on edtech stakeholders to create solutions that accommodate a wide range of learning preferences. She made these remarks during the July edition of Edtech Mondays, an initiative organised by Co-Creation Hub…

Proprietor advises students to represent school well

Outgoing pupils of Achievax Base Schools in Alakuko, Lagos, have been advised to be good ambassadors of their alma mater. The school’s proprietor, Omotola Ayodeji, gave this advice during the 16th annual graduation and prize-giving ceremony. The event, which attracted…

‘Teaching should exceed classroom’

The Edusko Summit has said teaching and learning should be forward-thinking and extend beyond the traditional classroom setting. In a statement, the firm advised that education must align with the future of work, preparing the next generation for the evolving…

Firm plans training for leaders

A human resource and management consulting firm, EZ37 Solutions Limited, has planned a virtual International Coaching Expo for experts and practitioners in the coaching industry. A statement by the firm said that ICE, titled ‘Empowering Change Agents: Coaching for Sustainable…

Charterhouse charges N26m yearly, not N42m, says director

The Founding Head and Director of Education at Charterhouse Lagos in Lekki-Ajah, Mr John Todd, has clarified the misinformation circulating online regarding the school’s fees. In an interview with our correspondent, Todd explained that the school’s actual fees was N26m…

New book highlights marriage tips

Rev. Austin Ukporhe of Remnant Christian Network, Lagos, has said his new book, ‘The Field of Boaz,’ will provide valuable godly wisdom on marriage. Speaking at the book dedication on Sunday, Ukporhe shared that the inspiration for the book stemmed…

Group partners institute on pharmaceutical innovations

Sygen Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Nigeria, and ORx Pharmaceuticals Corp, Canada, have partnered with an affiliate of the Toronto Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology, North America, ORX Pharmaceuticals, to establish Sygen-ORx Bioscience Accelerating Healthcare Innovation in Africa. A statement by the firm said…

New book reveals untapped opportunities in Lagos

Co-founders of Pertinence Group, Sunday Olorunsheyi, and Wisdom Ezekiel, have said their newly published book, ‘The Real Money of Lagos,’ will reveal the vast economic opportunities in the city of Lagos. The book was unveiled during the 2024 Wealth Summit…

Mpox spreads via infected bodily fluids, experts warn

Public health practitioners have warned that Mpox is transmitted through contact with the bodily fluids of infected individuals. Last Thursday, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, reported 39 confirmed cases of mpox but no death across 33 states…

Kwara donates 250 computers to CBT Centre

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Thursday donated 250 desktop computers to the Igbaja Computer-Based Testing Centre in Ifelodun Local Government Area. This donation is aimed at facilitating the smooth conduct of JAMB and other CBT exams for students in…

Nigeria info unveils debate competition

A radio station, Nigeria Info has unveiled its flagship program, the ‘I Beg to Differ’ debate competition for secondary schools. During a press conference announcing the commencement of the competition, titled ‘Tournament of Champions,’ the General Manager, Nigeria Info, Wazobia,…

Three students win 2024 Mike Okonkwo competition

Flourish Olaoye of Christ the King International School, Gbagada, Lagos, has won the 19th edition of the Bishop Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition for Nigerian secondary schools. A statement by the group said that out of 551 essay entries submitted…

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