Education

You cannot detach education from Islam, says Gbajabiamila

The Speaker, Federal House of Representative, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that education and Islam cannot be estranged but the nation must get it right.

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Switching to human knowledge economy for transformational growth

The need for leaders across the country to focus attention on human knowledge economy by prioritising education, investing hugely in the sector and ensuring quality delivery has been stressed.

I want to be a military lawyer, says Bishop Howells’ ‘one day principal’

Just like his predecessors, Master Oluwadamilare Isaiah Olawuyi was recently honoured by Bishop Howells Memorial Grammar School in Bariga, Lagos State as “One day principal” for his academic excellence churned

VC tasks scientists to prioritise human well-being over inventions

Vice chancellor, Anchor University, Lagos (AUL), Prof Joseph Afolayan has stressed the need for scientists to prioritise human well-being and health over inventions.

EKSU students deplore examination postponement

Students of Ekiti State University (EKSU) have decried the postponement of their December 7, 2019, examination to Monday 23rd by their vice chancellor, Prof. Edward Olanipekun.

Taming indecent dressing on campuses through strict regulations, sanctions

Nigeran undergraduates have embraced fashion trends that appear a little extravagant for students who are supposed to be certified worthy in character and learning upon graduation.

Experts advocate career readiness centres to enrich students’ choices

To help students make informed decisions during their career selection, experts in the guidance and counseling sector have called for inclusion of career, college and university readiness centres in schools.

YABATECH unveils five-year strategic plan for improved technological advancement

The Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has unveiled a five-year strategic plan for improved technological advancement of the institution.

Makinde applauds Bola Ige’s education policy

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has lauded the education policy of one of his predecessors and former Attorney General of the federation, late Chief Bola Ige.

How to generate energy through waste-tyres, by don

As part of efforts to solve the energy crisis in Nigeria, a university teacher, Olumide Kayode Fagoroye has proposed an alternative way of deriving energy in Nigeria through waste-tyres, rather than crude oil.

NOUN deploys improved delivery mechanism to boost learning

To turn out the best graduates with knowledge, skills, values and character in the country, the governing council of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), has approved the improvement of the institution’s delivery mechanism and the upgrade..

‘Hate speech bill necessary to regulate content’

Vice chancellor, Crawford University, Prof. Isaac Ajayi has backed the hate speech bill, stating the need to regulate inappropriate contents posted on online platforms.

JAMB, post-UTME and question of credibility

Nigeria’s post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) tests seem to be from the sublime to the ridiculous at times, often tossed hither-thither like a ping-pong ball. Head, Education Desk, IYABO LAWAL writes that with some House of Representatives lawmakers trying to throw the tests out of the nation’s…

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