Sunday, December 14

Education

Oyo college assures students of NYSC mobilisation

The management of Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora, has reassured students from the Faculty of Management that they will soon be mobilised for the mandatory National Youth Service Corps scheme. This development comes in response to earlier…

73% public JS pupils lack school furniture – UBEC

The Universal Basic Education Commission said 73 per cent of public Junior Secondary School pupils do not have furniture. This was part of a presentation by UBEC Executive Secretary, Dr Hamid Bobboyi, at the one-day meeting with the organised private…

Inflation affecting basic education standard, says Vinecrest

The Executive Director of Vinecrest Schools, Folashade Phillips, has expressed concerns that the dwindling economy occasioned by the rising inflation in the country could lead to a decline in the standard of education at the primary and secondary levels. This…

FUNAAB student wins teensthink essay competition

A student of the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta International School, Ogun State, Toluwanimi Aboyeji, has emerged as the overall winner of the 2024  TeensThink competition. The fourth edition of the competition titled, ‘food security,’ had 15 participants. Aboyeji’s profound…

‘Tech enhances students learning outcomes’

An online educational tool, Gradely, asserts that learning through its platform has significantly enhanced student outcomes.  According to CEO, Gradely, Boye Oshinaga, students can advance by up to a grade level after just 20 hours of using the platform. Oshinaga…

Tech innovation vital to Africa’s global relevance, say dons

Senior Special Adviser to the President on Industrialisation at the African Development Bank Group, Prof. Oyebanji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, said Nigeria and Africa must develop robust technological capabilities to effectively engage in global markets. Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, who also serves as a Professorial Fellow…

NANS gives 48-hour ultimatum to institutions over missing data

The National Association of Nigerian Students has given a 48-hour ultimatum to higher institutions that have not yet uploaded student data onto the Nigeria Education Loan Fund board portal. Lucky Emonefe, President of the National Association of Nigerian Students, stated…

Provost restricts students from street movement

The Provost of Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa, Dr Lateef Raheem, has said the institution uses several measures to ensure its students are focused and disciplined on campus. Raheem added that despite being a higher institution where students…

‘Competition promotes academic excellence’

Chairman National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, Uvwie Interschool Activities, Delta State, Montessorian Ojigho,  said competition promotes academic excellence and behavioral development in learners. She said this at the 2024 Mathematics Olympiad and Spelling Bee competition organised by the…

How Makoko inspires my new book – Author

A book titled ‘Water Baby’ was published this year 2024. A book reading event was hosted by the author, in Lagos. An author, Chioma Okereke, said she was inspired to write her new book ‘Water Baby,’ while watching a food…

Firm revives cultural heritage with competition

Hands & Minds Consult hosted the seventh edition of their annual school competition celebrating Nigeria’s cultural heritage in Lagos. The event was filled with vibrant performances and creative displays, hosting 15 private schools showcasing young talented Nigerians through various competitions,…

Rainbow College teacher gets ACCA award

A Rainbow College teacher, Mr Tunde Adebari, has been recognised by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants as the Best Finance Teacher in the Southwest region of Nigeria. In a statement made available to The PUNCH on Thursday, Rainbow College…

Ex-minister counsels greenspring on diligence, morality

A former Minister of Aviation, Mr Osita Chidoka, has advised Greenspring School IB Diploma students to be wise, diligent, and fear God. Speaking at the graduation of Greensprings IB Diploma students, Chidoka encouraged the 36 graduates to uphold these values,…

Ex-minister counsels greenspring on diligence, morality

A former Minister of Aviation, Mr Osita Chidoka, has advised Greensprings School IB Diploma students to be wise, diligent, and fear God. Speaking at the graduation of Greensprings IB Diploma students, Chidoka encouraged the 36 graduates to uphold these values,…

UNICEF specialist advises students on IT skills, others

The Programme Specialist at UNICEF Nigeria, Bharat Kundra, has advised Nigerian youths to take initiative, explore opportunities and be optimistic. Kundra, in an interview with The PUNCH at the Future Unilever Campus Ambassador Programme seminar held at the University of…

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