Category: Education

St. Teresa’s College Ibadan marks 90th anniversary …. kick-start with tree planting

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Activities marking St Teresa’s College, Oke Ado, Ibadan 90th year anniversary kicked start on Thursday Sept 15, with a Tree Planting event at the school premises.   According to a press release by Professor Sidi Osho, Chairman of the Planning Committee, the event, supported by the United Nations, will attract dignitaries from all walks of life.   Osho added that as part of the activities to mark the milestone anniversary, the Alumni planned a N70 million fund raising ceremony for a total refurbishment of the school infrastructure such as building…

RIFA protests imposition of CRS on Public schools in Ogun , demands cancellation of RCCG as venue of state programs

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The Rights and Freedom Advocates (RIFA) have expressed their displeasure over Ogun State Government adoption and imposition of Christian Religious Studies (CRS) on students of the public schools in the State.   In a 4-page letter addressed to the State Commissioner of Education and copied to other stakeholders at Federal and State levels including the Governor, the human rights group condemned the State Government for working against the Constitution of the Country which the Governor swore to uphold. With relevant sections of the Nigerian Constitution, Child Rights Act and Code…

TASUED suspends lecturer declared wanted by ICPC over sex-for-grades scandal

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The Management of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, has suspended a lecturer, Dr. Olaniran Balogun, who was declared wanted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over sex-for-grades scandal.   The Deputy Registrar, Media and Corporate Relations of the university, Gbenga Omilola, disclosed this on Sunday, August 28, 2022.   Recall, ICPC had, a few days ago, declared Balogun, who was the Head of the Department of Religious Studies at TASUED, wanted for allegedly abusing his office and demanding gratification.  …

Togo University Honours Gov Matawalle, names campus building after him

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Zamfara state Governor, Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) has been honoured by the Institute of Science, Administration and Commercial Studies (Bassabi Kagbara University) and names the English Campus building of the University after him. At a brief Ceremony in the City of Lome, the University cited the achievements of Governor Matawalle, including sponsorship of indigenous students abroad for undergraduate studies as reasons for recognising him by the University The Registrar of the University, Dr Mensah Jean-Hermann, said a lot of Nigerian students were studying various courses in the University and expressed…

Oyetola inaugurates Implementation Committee for Proposed Ilesa University … says its establishment won’t exert unnecessary pressure on State’s finances

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The Governor of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Wednesday, inaugurated the Implementation Committee for the proposed University of Ilesa.   He said the upgrade of the existing Osun State College of Education, Ilesa, to a full-flegded University was ‘not a product of fanciful effort’ but rather a product of thorough and rigorous interrogation, characteristic of the culture of deep engagement for which his administration is noted for.   This was even as the Governor noted that the proposed University has been carefully conceived as a thoroughly entrepreneurial and innovative institution that…

Greenfield University relocates after losing 5 students to terrorist attack

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Greenfield University, Kaduna has relocated to its city campus inside Kaduna metropolis after bandits attacked the school’s permanent site along Kaduna-Abuja highway in April 2021.   About 23 students and staff members were abducted during the attack while five of the students were killed in captivity.   The University Vice Chancellor, Professor Simon Daniel Katung during the 4th matriculation of the school warned students against posting any form of information about the institution on social media.   He told the students to be security conscious and avoid late return to…

Dabiri-Erewa applauds US based Nigerian Doctor,Ozuah for donation of $1m to his Alma Mater

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Elated by the generous donation to his alma mater, Hon. (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has commended Dr Philip Ozuah, a Nigerian doctor based in New York for his very generous donation of one million US Dollars to the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan hostel project.   Dabiri-Erewa who put a personal call through to Dr Ozuah to appreciate his kind gesture, said the Commission was proud of him and his other colleagues who continuously give back to their country.   In an appreciative message…

BREAKING: 11-yr-old Kano Maths guru gets World Bank-assisted scholarship

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Saratu Garba, an 11-year-old out-of-school girl has been offered a scholarship by the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), a World Bank-supported project. Saratu’s arithmetic prowess recently went viral on social media platforms, with her ability to quickly provide mathematical solutions attracting the admiration of many. On Wednesday in Kano, Aliyu Yusuf, AGILE Project Communication Officer, said that the project’s National Office had directed its Kano office to identify the girl and enroll her in school. “Coincidentally, the Kano AGILE Project team is on an advocacy visit to…

Lead British International School holds 2021/2022 Early years Graduation,Primary School Prize Giving ceremony.

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Lead British International School, Ibadan at the weekend held 2021/2022 Early years Graduation,Primary School Prize Giving ceremony. The LBIS Prize Giving Ceremony, which took place on the grounds of the illustrious Institution in Jericho, Ibadan, was a riot of fun. Eniola Adeshiyin led the opening prayer as the parade of graduates entered the venue. The Head,Human Resources of the school, Mrs. Oreniwa, the HOS, Mr. Olusola Babayanju, the HOP, Mrs. Funmilola Adesoro, the PTA Chairman, Barrister Afolabi, and the guest speaker, Mrs. Adesunmisola Abiona, were among the dignitaries in attendance.…

Security Threats: Nasarawa Govt orders immediate closure of both public, private schools

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Nasarawa State Government has ordered for the immediate closure of both public and private schools, as a proactive step to safeguard the lives of students from across the state.   This followed on the heels of security threats across the country, particularly at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with government already in possession of reports suggesting likely security threats in communities within the state, bordering the FCT, such as Gitata and Umaisha.   The decision to order for the closure of schools across the state, was part of the resolution…