Wednesday, October 2

Education

Winner emerges at innovative challenge

Eco-life Company Government Secondary School, Elekehia, River State, has emerged winner of the National Innovation Challenge. A statement by chemical company, BASF said it partnered with Junior Achievement Worldwide and Junior Achievement Nigeria to organise the second edition of the…

Ogun students advise ethnic groups

The National Association of  Ogun State Students Association has called for peaceful coexistence among the different ethnicities in the state. Speaking at the 2023 Omo Ogun Day ceremony, titled, ‘The role of culture in people from mixed origin,’ which was…

UNILAG debunks fake hostel fees

The University of Lagos, Akoka, has debunked a message, which alleged that its hostel fees were increased astronomically. Recently, there were protests by UNILAG students against the increment of its obligatory fees, and the school management complained that it could…

Only 7% Nigerian youths have ICT skills, says UNICEF

United Nations Children’s Fund has revealed that only seven per cent of Nigerian youths have the Information Communication Technology skills needed for working and living in a digital economy. Speaking during a two-day workshop organised for the media in Edo…

Varsity denies report of looming workers’ crisis

Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti has described as untrue reports of a looming industrial crisis in the institution over the proscription of staff unions in the Ekiti State Government-owned institution. BOUESTI spokesman, Mr Temitope Akinbisoye,…

Varsity denies report of looming workers’ crisis

The management of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere, Ekiti State, has described reports of a looming industrial crisis in the institution over proscription of staff unions in the Government-owned institution as untrue. The PUNCH reported last…

Educational TV quiz show Cowbellpedia returns for new season

Cowbellpedia is making a return with a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and more substantial rewards. Promasidor Nigeria Limited, the company behind Cowbell Milk, a prominent dairy brand in Nigeria, and the producer of Cowbellpedia, an educational TV…

China reaffirms commitment to Nigeria, renovates Ogun school

The Chinese Consul-General, Lagos, Yan Yuqing, has reiterated the commitment of the People’s Republic of China towards assisting Nigerian government to develop its education sector. The Chinese Consul-General disclosed this during the commissioning of renovated China-Nigeria Friendship Model Primary School,…

High-interest loan rates unbearable, say private schools

The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools has said the high interest on loans is unbearable. Speaking to The PUNCH in an interview, the national president, NAPPS, Mr Yomi Otubela, advised the Federal Government to establish an Education Bank,…

Monitor children using internet, school counsels parents

Starfield Montessori School, Lekki, has encouraged parents to harness the benefits of the internet for children’s learning development and also apply caution when needed. A statement by the school during a hybrid seminar titled, ‘Raising Kids in the Digital Age,’…

Group unveils internship programme

Accugas Limited, the midstream subsidiary of Savannah Energy Plc, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the  Inoyo Toro Foundation, for the establishment of the Savannah Energy Education and Internship Training programme within public secondary schools located in Akwa Ibom…

Ondo laments low enrolment in public schools

As the primary and secondary schools resumed last Monday for another academic session, the Ondo State Government has expressed its displeasure over the poor enrollment of pupils into the public primary schools in the state. Speaking on the development, the…

Seplat trains 350 teachers

Over 350 teachers drawn from Edo and Delta States have been trained by Seplat/NNPC E&P during the 4th edition of the Seplat/Teachers Empowerment Programme in Benin City. The programme geared towards equipping teachers with skills to effectively deliver knowledge to…

Lagos supports indigenes with N300m scholarships

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the payment of N375,455,000.00  for both fresh and subsequent scholarships and bursary awards. A statement signed by the Lagos State Scholarship Board fund said it was designated to alleviate the financial…

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