UNICEF, Adamawa Govt to Construct, Rehabilitate 165 Classrooms in 80 Schs

EducationInfrastructureNewsNigeriaUNICEF, Adamawa Govt to Construct, Rehabilitate 165 Classrooms in 80 Schs

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 19, 2020

To ensure conducive learning environment, UNICEF and Adamawa State Government are partnering to construct and rehabilitate one hundred and sixty-five (165) classrooms in eighty (80) schools across Fufore and Guyuk local government areas of Adamawa state. Speaking at the commencement of work in Central Primary School Fufore, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state, thanked the United Nations Children Fund UNICEF and other development partners for collaborating with the state government to execute the project....

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Unilag Crisis: Babalakin Resigns, Alleges Bias, Incompetence of Visitation Panel Members

EducationNewsUnilag Crisis: Babalakin Resigns, Alleges Bias, Incompetence of Visitation Panel Members

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)September 18, 2020

The embattled Pro-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Dr Wale Babalakin, has resigned. He resigned hours after the Special Visitation Panel set up by the federal government to investigate the crisis rocking the top management of the university, submitted its report to President Buhari through the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu. Recall that in an emergency meeting on Aug. 12, the Governing Council of the University of Lagos led by Dr Babalakin removed the...

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Unilag Crisis: FG Receives Visitation Panel’s Report

EducationNewsUnilag Crisis: FG Receives Visitation Panel’s Report

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)September 17, 2020

The special visitation panel set up by the federal government to investigate the crisis rocking the University of Lagos has submitted its findings. Recall that the panel headed by Professor Tukur Sa’ad was inaugurated by the Minister of Education Adamu Adamu and detailed to among other issues, investigate the conflict at the top management of the school where Professor Ogundipe was sacked as Vice-Chancellor by the governing council over allegations of gross misconduct. He denied...

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Oyo Tertiary Institutions To Reopen September 28

CoronavirusEducationNewsOyo Tertiary Institutions To Reopen September 28

Beloved John (Staff Writer)September 16, 2020

The Oyo state government has ordered all public and private tertiary institutions to reopen on September 28. In a statement, the state Commissioner of Education, Olasunkanmi Olaleye said students are to follow the revised guidelines discourages and approve certain actions and decisions. The state had earlier scheduled September 21 as the resumption date for primary and secondary schools. According to the commissioner, schools within the state will operate morning and afternoon shifts for primary and...

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Abubakar-Gwarzo Donates 60-seater Bus to Federal University Dutsinma

EducationNewsPhilanthropyAbubakar-Gwarzo Donates 60-seater Bus to Federal University Dutsinma

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)September 15, 2020

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, Regional Correspondent The Management of Maryam Abacha American University of Niger (MAAUN) has donated a 60-seater bus to the Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) in Katsina state. Presenting the bus to the Vice-Chancellor of FUDMA, Professor Armaya’u Bichi in Dutsinma,  the President and Founder of Maryam Abacha American University, Professor Adamu Abubakar-Gwarzo said the donation was borne out of the effort to support the university towards the promotion of education in the country....

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Why Lagos Govt Wants JSS3 and SS2 Students to Resume Before Other Classes

CoronavirusEducationWhy Lagos Govt Wants JSS3 and SS2 Students to Resume Before Other Classes

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)September 14, 2020

Students in Junior Secondary School Three and Senior Secondary School two have been directed by the Lagos State government to resume on Sept 21. The government said its phased approach to school opening was to meet COVID-19 physical distancing rules and safety protocol. “Phased opening includes strategies for staggered resumption in the mornings, classes on alternate days during the week, and teaching through various distance learning methods. Schools must also comply with safety protocols and...

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Lagos Primary, Secondary Schools to Resume September 21

CoronavirusEducationNewsLagos Primary, Secondary Schools to Resume September 21

Beloved John (Staff Writer)September 14, 2020

The Lagos state government has instructed all public and private schools to begin the 2020/2021 academic session on September 21. Mr. Kayode Abayomi, the state Head of Public Affairs, in a statement on Sunday, said the state would adopt a phased approach in reopening public schools. He noted that while all classes in private primary and secondary schools are permitted to resume, only JSS 3 and SS2 students in public schools will return to classes....

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ASUP Asks FG to Probe Ede Poly Rector Over Alleged N240m Fraud

CorruptionEducationNewsASUP Asks FG to Probe Ede Poly Rector Over Alleged N240m Fraud

PilotnewsSeptember 9, 2020

he Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has called on the Federal Government to urgently set up a high-powered investigation panel into the activities of Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State. Addressing a news conference on Wednesday in Ede, Mr. Nurudeen Masopa, the ASUP President, accused the Rector of the institution, Dr John Adekolawole, of corruption and favouritism. ASUP alleged that the rector allegedly misappropriated over N240 million while owing staff several entitlements, target savings and...

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Sanwo-Olu Promises 20 Cars to Deserving Teachers

EducationNewsSanwo-Olu Promises 20 Cars to Deserving Teachers

PilotnewsSeptember 9, 2020

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged to give 20 cars to deserving teachers across the six education districts in the state. Sanwo-Olu made the promise on Wednesday during the virtual training of the teachers tagged ”Eko Educators Webinar Performance Series 3.3”. He said that his administration was committed to rewarding excellent service delivery in Lagos State Post-Primary Teaching Service. According to him, teachers are key change agents who will be remembered for shaping...

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Attack on Education Must Stop — UN

EducationNewsUnited NationsAttack on Education Must Stop — UN

PilotnewsSeptember 9, 2020

Top officials of the United Nations have decried rising armed attacks on education, with a call for immediate and strong preventative actions. UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the President of the General Assembly, Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande made the call on Wednesday. They spoke at a virtual event commemorating the first International Day to Protect Education from Attack. In his speech, Guterres emphasised that education, besides being a fundamental human right, is fundamental to peace and development....

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