BIC
6 Nov
In our constantly evolving world, education has had to move with the tides, necessitating a switch from stringent traditional methods and techniques of teaching to flexible out-of-box methodologies. This switch, as exemplified by data reported over the years, is crucial to the employability of young people in today’s job market. Creativity, non-traditional teaching methods, and…
19 Oct
Every profession is crucial for the development and prosperity of society, but only one serves as the foundation for all others: pedagogy. Buttressing this fact is a conspicuous denominator that all successful individuals across diverse industries share — they all passed through the watchful tutelage of teachers. In every society, from ancient civilizations to today’s…
21 Aug
Psychologists, scientists, and educators all agree that the environment in which a child learns is crucial for their development. The learning environment, according to many of the theories posited and studies conducted, is the foundation for success in any educational endeavor from childhood to adulthood. More specifically, for a student (be it a child, adolescent,…
14 Aug
Writing, despite evolving over moment, has proven to be an indispensable skill; one that positively impacts cognitive development, memory retention, and boosts creativity. According to a joint study done by researchers at UCLA, Princeton, and the Washing University of St Louis, handwriting activates the Reticular Activating System, a part of the brain that automatically emphasizes…
20 Jun
In today's interconnected world, the transformative power of education cannot be overstated. It has the ability to break down barriers, empower individuals, and propel societies forward. This is especially evident in Africa, a continent with a rich cultural heritage and abundant human potential. Armed with its burgeoning young population, which accounts for over 40% of…
21 Apr
Bothered by the terrible state of schools for children living with disability, BIC, in partnership with Raising Star Africa Foundation has concluded renovation on a block of three classrooms in Local Government Primary School 1, Igando Lagos
5 Apr
...Working with Raising Star Africa Foundation to Host Commemoration Ceremony in Igando BIC, a world leader in stationery, has recently concluded the renovation of classrooms at the Local Government Nursery and Primary School and Inclusive Unit in Igando, Lagos, Nigeria. The activity was held in partnership with Raising Star Africa Foundation, a Nigerian non-profit organization…
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The Hon. Minister of Works, Engr Dave Umahi, has disclosed that his ministry has received express approval from the presidency to commence federal roads construction/rehabilitation in Kogi State. He also outlined the modalities being explored to expedite the works without delay. Umahi spoke during a visit to him by the Kogi State Governor, His Excellency…
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The Delta State Police Command confirmed on Thursday the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers after its operatives foiled a planned kidnapping by the gang.
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The Lagos State Government took enforcement action on Thursday against street hawkers and handcart pushers in different areas of the state.
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China is not likely to consider a major invasion of Taiwan for now due to domestic challenges, the island's president Tsai Ing-wen said Wednesday, although Beijing is trying to sway its upcoming election. "I think the Chinese leadership at this juncture is overwhelmed by its internal challenges," Tsai told the 2023 DealBook Summit in New…
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The world's largest regional security body convened in North Macedonia on Thursday amid controversy, with Ukraine Poland and the Baltic states boycotting the summit in protest at the presence of Russia. Created in 1975 as a forum for dialogue between the Eastern and Western blocs, the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) --…
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Gunmen killed three people and wounded several more in Jerusalem on Thursday, Israeli police said, in an attack shortly after an truce in the Israel-Hamas war was extended. Police said the two assailants from annexed east Jerusalem opened fire on people near a bus stop on the western side of Jerusalem, where there are no…
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The eurozone's second-largest economy France shrank slightly in the third quarter, official data showed Thursday, while the inflation weighing on consumers eased in November. Gross domestic product (GDP) retreated by 0.1 percent in July-September, statistics authority INSEE said, returning close to flatline following a strong second-quarter expansion. INSEE pointed to revitalised household consumption over the…
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Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has opened up about her experiences of being called by her first name by younger people, revealing that she finds it disrespectful. In a recent appearance on the Me, Her And Everything Else podcast, Bello shared her thoughts on the matter, emphasizing that she prefers to be called "Ma'am" as a…
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Armenia and Azerbaijan on Thursday revived talks over their shared border, Armenian officials said, as normalisation negotiations between the arch-foes stalled after Baku reclaimed the long-disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region from Armenian separatists. Baku and Yerevan have been locked in a decades-long conflict for control of Azerbaijan's formerly Armenian-populated Karabakh region, which Baku recaptured in a lightning…
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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has demolished a mini market allegedly being used in publishing forged vehicle papers and other documents. The market, located in Mabushi, opposite the headquarters of the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), FCTA, was demolished on Wednesday, by the Department of Development Control, FCTA. The Director, Dr Abdulatef Bello,…