Kogi State Teachers Protest Salary Delay, Arrears:No fewer than 200 teachers from Primary and Junior Secondary Schools in Kogi State on Tuesday protested against the alleged non-payment of their two months’ salaries and other entitlements.Our correspondent gathered that the teachers protested against the non-payment of their February and March salaries.They …
Bill to impose stiffer penalties for examination malpractice passes second reading at the House of Representatives, but not many think it can change anything, writes ARUKAINO UMUKOROLast week Thursday, the bill to impose stiffer penalties against examination malpractice was read a second time at the House of Representatives.The bill, which …
Delta State Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Hope Eghagha, has denied allegation by an on-line publication that he was involved in a bursary fraud.Eghagha, in a statement, yesterday, said: “My attention has been drawn to a publication by an on-line publication, which reported an alleged demonstration by some students of …
Expert Canvasses For Sex Education in Schools Curriculum:An expert has canvassed a comprehensive sexuality education in the curriculum of schools for the youths so as to reduce HIV/AIDS infection among the demograph population.According to 2010 survey, out of the 3.1 million Nigerians living with HIV/AIDS, nearly half of that number …
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State says the question of his party, All Progressive Congress (APC), zoning the presidency in the 2015 general elections does not arise as the party has no provision for it. The governor also, in this interview, speaks on his running battle with teachers over qualification, …
British Council Commences Teachers Training Programme in Nigeria:The British Council in Nigeria says it has commenced a 10-day training programme tagged ‘Connecting Classrooms Project’ for teachers in the country.This is contained in a statement signed by the council’s Communications Manager, Mr Desmond Emovie and made available to newsmen in Lagos.According …
FG Renews Commitment to Resolving Education Sector Issues:The Federal Government on Friday renewed its commitment to resolve all issues in the education sector, and called for sacrifice from stakeholders.Supervising Minister of Education Nyesom Wike stated this in Abuja at a meeting with members of the Committee of Provosts of Colleges …
The Proprietress, Heyday Nursery and Primary School, Festac Town, Lagos, Mrs. Suzan Amuta, says the knowledge of Abacus will help to improve pupils’ performance in mathematics.She said this during the award of Abacus certificate to outstanding pupils of the school on Thursday.Abacus is a mathematical learning apparatus in a frame …
THE Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Barrister Segun Odubela has enjoined principals of public secondary schools in the State not to prevent any student from writing the on-going West African School Certificate Examination (WASCE) under any circumstances.In addition, they were admonished to ensure that their students get …
Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano has kicked off on-the-spot checks on schools especially those in remote areas, assuring teachers in the state school of a better welfare package. He however urged them to work harder, warning that his administration would not condone truancy and negligence to duty.Addressing principals and managers …