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14 Nov
Youths in Europe, Canada and Central Asia feel less family support and more school pressure than before, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned Wednesday, urging countries to improve teens' social environments. The share of adolescents who report high levels of family support fell from 73 percent in 2018 to 67 percent in 2022, with the…
7 Nov
Ugbomro Secondary School, Ugbomro, on Thursday, emerged winner of this year's Zenith Bank/Delta Principals' Cup after beating Umutu Mixed School, Umutu, 2-0. Utagba-Ogbe Grammar School, Kwale, clinched the second position with a 3-0 victory against Ogbene Secondary School, Okuokoko. The two matches were played at Steve Keshi Stadium, Asaba, the state capital, where the winner…
21 Oct
Katsina State government on Monday warned that any secondary school principal, who failed to pass the incoming competency test, would be removed and posted to teach in the classroom. The Commissioner, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Hajiya Zainab Musa-Musawa, said this at a news briefing, after addressing some principals at a three-day workshop in…
3 Oct
UK police investigating a suspected acid attack outside a London school that left two teenagers in hospital, one with potentially life-changing injuries, arrested a 35-year-old man on Thursday. Three people in total were injured when a substance was thrown at students and a staff member outside the Westminster Academy school in west London on Monday…
25 Sep
Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday made a passionate appeal for international assistance in rolling out a climate-friendly school meal programme to boost school enrollment for vulnerable children. Mrs. Tinubu spoke at a roundtable lunch organised by the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), in partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation, on the…
9 Sep
The Edo State Government has announced an indefinite postponement of school resumption due to the recent surge in petrol prices and the resulting difficulties faced by parents and guardians. While schools in most parts of Nigeria were scheduled to reopen on Monday, September 9, the Edo State Government issued a statement signed by Ojo Akin-Longe,…
8 Sep
A blaze destroyed a dormitory at a Kenyan school on Sunday, police said, the third such incident in just days. A dorm at Njia Boys High School in the central county of Meru caught fire as students were having supper and no casualties were reported, a police statement said. The building housing about 150 students…
24 Jan
A week after an explosion rocked Bodija Estate, Ibadan, in the Oyo State capital, residents and property owners are still counting their losses.
22 Jan
Schoolinka, an edtech company solving the problem of poor teaching quality, has launched its digital platform aimed at enhancing high-quality teacher training and connecting teachers with job opportunities in partner schools. Aligned with the company's mission to empower teachers for successful and fulfilling careers, the platform features a robust Learning Management System (LMS) and a…
4 Dec 2023
The Kwara State Government has called on stakeholders in the education sector to submit memoranda for the establishment of the Kwara State University of Education. The governor of the state, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, had on November 17, 2023 inaugurated a committee, led by Prof. Shuaibu Oba Abdulraheem, to midwife the processes leading to the establishment of…
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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Bauchi Field Office has expressed concern over the rate of food insecurity at a time when
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TikTok has launched the second phase of its #SaferTogether digital safety initiative in Nigeria, partnering with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Data Science Nigeria (DSN). The initiative, which began in 2022, aims to improve digital safety in Nigeria by educating parents, teachers, and guardians on how to help young people safely navigate…
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The former Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has criticised his successor, Monday Okpebholo, for shutting down the state's e-governanc
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Soursop, also known as graviola (or Shawa shawa) is a tropical fruit widely appreciated for its distinct flavour and remarkable health advantages. It is common in tropical regions in Nigeria and it’s a spiky green fruit with soft, creamy pulp, a traditional favourite and a valuable addition to a balanced diet. From its rich supply…
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Soursop, also known as graviola (or Shawa shawa) is a tropical fruit widely appreciated for its distinct flavour and remarkable health advantages. It is common in tropical regions in Nigeria and it’s a spiky green fruit with soft, creamy pulp; a traditional favourite and a valuable addition to a balanced diet. From its rich supply…
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Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State said that all the state-owned media establishments will now become independent companies. The Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Engr. Jude Okpor, stated this in a press briefing on Tuesday, saying the governor approved the ceding of the state media outfits during the Executive Council Meeting. The media outlets,…
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That magical time of the year is here again—Christmas! The streets are already glowing with fairy lights, and I’m sure you can hear sound of carols rehearsals filling the air. Now, the pressure to find the perfect gifts is real. But don’t worry, Lagos is home to some of the best markets where you can…
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Nile University of Nigeria is set to hold its 12th convocation ceremony from November 27 to 28, 2024. The convocation lecture, titled,
56 mins ago
The Governing Council at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, led by Prof. Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe, has called on President Bola Tinubu to probe the recent sack of the Council by the Ministry of Education and to ascertain the authority of the signatory of the dissolution letter. Mbadiwe, who spoke on behalf of other members of the Council,…