education

January 18, 2016

Governor El-Rufai begins feeding of school children (PHOTOS)

In line with his promise during the campaign that led up to the governorship election of 2015 in Kaduna state, Governor Nasir El-Rufai has launched the School Feeding Program in Public Primary Schools. El-Rufai kicked off the programme on Monday, January 18 at the LGEA Primary School Aliyu Makama Barnawa-Kaduna, Kaduna South Local Government Area, Kaduna State.... Read More

education, el rufai, Feeding, Food, kaduna, primary

January 16, 2016

In search of a good kill I (FICTION)

The amount of energy that flows through my system as I try to regulate the anger I feel is in high demand. I want to burst out and scream at everyone passing by but that will make me look like a mad man but I am a mad man. Or even worse, a possessed mad... Read More

education, Fiction, nerds, Serial killing

January 10, 2016

‘This president does give a damn’ | 25 quotes to note from Tunde Bakare’s State of the Nation address

Pastor Tunde Bakare, Pastor and flock leader of the Latter Rain Assembly based in Lagos, on Sunday, January 10 delivered his annual State of the Nation broadcast at his church premises in Lagos. The pastor discussed several issues pertaining to the nation and how the government can achieve driving success in moving the country Nigeria... Read More

Buhari, corruption, economy, education, naira, Politics, State of the Nation, transportation

January 6, 2016

Governor Ambode appoints new VC for LASU

Ambode, governor of Lagos state has confirmed the appointment of Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun as the 8th Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos state University. The appointment was revealed in a statement by the State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde. According to the statement, Fagbohun, is a Professor of Environmental Law who was until his appointment was... Read More

education, lagos state, University

December 22, 2015

2016 budget: Education gets largest slice of the pie, petrol to remain N87 [DETAILS]

President Muhammadu Buhari has submitted the 2016 budget to the Federal House of representatives and the Nigerian Senate. In a joint session held on Tuesday, December 22, at the House of Reps, Buhari presented his first budget of N6.08 trillion. From the figures appropriated in the budget, the Education sector which has been ignored for years,... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

2016 budget, education, N396bn, president buhari

December 18, 2015

Great news! The University of Liverpool is coming to you

Build your knowledge and network with an online degree programme that can help you advance your career in Management, IT, Health, Psychology, Law or Education. Study and graduate from one of the top 1% of universities worldwide, the University of Liverpool, without having to travel, leave home or interrupt your ongoing career. Ideal for professionals... Read More

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Distance learning, education, liverpool, online

December 17, 2015

BREAKING: WAEC releases November/December result

Result of the November/December 2015 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) has been released by the West African Examination Council (WAEC). The Head of National Office WAEC, Isaac Adenipekun announced the release of the results in Lagos, on Thursday, December 17 but did not give full details of candidates’ performance. He said, “The idea of pass... Read More

education, secondary, study, WAEC, WASSCE

December 16, 2015

‘Unemployed graduates would be converted to teachers’ – Ngige

Dr Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment has revealed that not all youths in the country would receive the promised N5,000 monthly allowance promised by the government. He said this on Tuesday, at an event held to mark the 5th anniversary of Bina Foundation and graduation ceremony of its students in Enugu. Ngige said that the administration... Read More

education, Federal Government, skill acquisition, Teachers, unemployment

Election

December 13, 2015

Reuben Abati: The tragedy of Great Ife and the legacy of President Buhari

I have been reading some depressing stories about the state of the Obafemi Awolowo University, formerly University of Ife, which provide an equally depressing metaphor for the state of higher education in Nigeria. Great Ife, known to its staff, students and alumni, is probably Nigeria’s first model university in every respect. Its major competitors were... Read More

abacha, Buhari, education, free education, Great Ife, opinion, UNILAG, University

November 22, 2015

Opinion: Arewa nation and the Bauchi Quranic recitation competition

Nigeria is a dynamic place really. We claim to be a secular state yet we belong to religious organizations, recognize sharia and spend billions of naira annually to fund pilgrimage to Jerusalem and Mecca. Like a swarm of bees, top government officials lead Nigerian pilgrims to the Holy lands every calendar year. I found the... Read More

Almajiri, arewa nation, Bauchi State, education, qaranic recitation competition

The problem with the Nigerian graduate

Often times, I get requests from friends and sometimes strangers randomly to help with their job search. Fair enough as it’s important to leverage on one’s network for a thing like getting a job. The disturbing part and why I’m often unable to help is that about 80% of the CVs I get belong to... Read More

education, graduates

Tunde Leye: Why we need to make knowledge available to all

by Tunde Leye We need to ensure that our children do not spend their early years learning irrelevant things like using a four figure table when others are already using apps to teach their children these things in a relatively minuscule fraction of time. From the 700s when the Abassids ruled the Islamic empire, all... Read More

children, demystify, education, opinion, Tunde Leye, ynaija

Opinion: 8 important things years in college won’t teach you

by Kemisola Adetola …there is a constant need for knowledge acquired through self education, reading wide, surfing the net where there are millions of materials… The quality of the forms of education is constantly been underrated. Yes, I mean underrated. Education has often been limited to only formal settings, leaving aside the informal form of... Read More

education, knowledge

January 17, 2015

Akin Osuntokun: Buhari’s integrity should be called into question

by Akin Osuntokun In my evaluation, Buhari has not responded the way a man of integrity should respond when his integrity is called to question. “When you were going to become the manager of PTF. We talked about it and when you finished and I took over, we looked into it. “I haven’t said this... Read More

Akin Osuntokun, APC, certificate, education, Goodluck Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari, nigeria, olusegun obasanjo, PDP, politocs

January 14, 2015

Opinion: Parenting – The mistake my generation must avoid

by Lucas Togan Before birthing the kid, wifey and I agree not to put any pressure on the lad in terms of class position – he can come any position but last. Standing on the second floor of my school building that hot afternoon, I saw my dad walking to the principal’s office. Now, I... Read More

2015, children, education, lasu, Lucas Togan, nigeria, parenting

December 5, 2014

Feature: Chevron GMoU, a CSR initiative worthy of emulation

by Kolapo Olapoju In recent time, the Niger-Delta region of the Nigeria has witnessed a lengthy period of peaceful co-existence with oil companies operating in the region, as opposed to what was obtainable about a decade ago when the region was enmeshed in communal clashes, abductions and societal unrest over the perceived indifference of oil... Read More

November 4, 2014

British Council Nigeria to hold 12th Education UK Exhibition

by Jewel Stephen Are you interested in studying abroad? Are you a parent looking for a school for your children? Are you a professional looking to improve your career prospects? Your Journey Begins Here! British Council Nigeria invites you to our Education UK Exhibition this November! Join representatives from over 50 UK institutions in Lagos and... Read More

Abuja, British Council, education, exhibition, lagos, nigeria

November 3, 2014

1Plify hits another milestone; partners with FPT University, Vietnam & University of Greenwich

by Akan Ido Keeping to its promise of connecting Nigerian students with reputable institutions in Nigeria and around the world, 1Plify has signed a partnership with FPT University and University of Greenwich and has also become the official representative of FPT University in Nigeria. “We are delighted with this partnership with FPT University and University... Read More

1plify, education, educational portal, Oluwatobi Soyombo, universities, University of Greenwich

October 28, 2014

Obasanjo goes back to school for doctorate

by Godwin Akanfe Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has had his first day in class as a Masters/Ph.d student of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). The president is studying for a masters and doctorate degree in Christian Theology. The class which took place in Ota, Ogun State was held with his internal supervisor Dr.... Read More

education, NOUN, olusegun obasanjo, Ota

October 23, 2014

How will that Masters and Postgraduate degree affect your life?

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Getting a master’s degree is an important career and personal decision. One gets the opportunity to sharpen their skills, advance their knowledge, gain some speciality and improve on one’s job prospects. If one is doing the studies abroad, it’s also a chance to experience another part of the world and expand their horizons.... Read More

education, Masters, nigeria, postgraduate

October 23, 2014

HND-BSC dichotomy comes closer to ending as Senate considers Bill

by James Sambo A Bill to abolish and prohibit dichotomy and discrimination between first degrees and the higher national diploma in the same profession/field on Wednesday scaled the crucial second reading in the Senate. Senators also in near unanimity canvassed for the merging of polytechnics with universities so that they can be degree-awarding institutions. They... Read More

Ayo Akinyelure, education, nigeria, polytechnics, senate, universities

October 21, 2014

@GovAyoFayose’s tsunami rumbles on – sacks education bosses in all #Ekiti LGAs

by Godwin Akanfe The Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose, has ordered the sack of all the Local Government education secretaries. A state‎ment issued in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Idowu Adelusi, said the sack takes immediate effect. Adelusi added that the affected secretaries are... Read More

Ayo Fayose, education, Ekiti, idowu Adelusi

October 19, 2014

Why history needs to come back to our school curricula

by Adedayo Ademuwagun One of the resolutions of this year’s national conference is that the teaching of history should be mandatory in secondary schools to “sustain our historical heritage”. There’s been some discussion about this issue for some time now. Presently, some students in senior secondary schools take history as an elective subject, but most... Read More

education, history, nigeria, Olayemi Akinwumi

October 13, 2014

Say goodbye to long and tedious university admission process with 1Plify.com [DETAILS]

by Akan Ido LeBrug Limited, a company with the sole objective of creating a new breed of successful e-businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa, has announced the launch of 1Plify, an interactive platform that connects Nigerian students with reputable institutions across the world. 1Plify was created to meet the need for a simplified admission process amongst Nigerian... Read More

1plify, Aderounmu Babafemi Jay, education, LeBrug Limited, School, Tola Ibrahim, university admission

October 9, 2014

@Alkayy: This is why Nigerian girls are still in trouble (Y! FrontPage)

by Alkasim Abdulkadir It is no longer news that approximately 10.5 million kids are out of school in Nigeria, in proper context 1 out of 7 school children are out of school at the moment. This is one of the highest out of school figures globally; however, the odds are still greater against the girl... Read More

@alkayy, Alkasim Abdulkadir, Borno, education, girl child, nigeria, ratio, Y! Frontpage, ynaija

October 9, 2014

Are there really 64 million illiterate adults in Nigeria? @YNaija investigates

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Just over a week ago, a report which went viral claimed that there are 64 million illiterate adults in Nigeria. The report attributed the statement to Esther Uduehi, the head of the National Mass Education Commission. That statistic made it look like Nigeria is predominantly composed of cave men, so we decided... Read More

education, Esther Uduehi, National Bureau of Statistics, nigeria

October 6, 2014

How does this Primary school expect to attract pupils, when it can’t even spell? (LOOK)

by Damilola Jagun Education in Nigeria is in dangerous waters, as a result of outdated curriculum, poor infrastructure and facilites, and worse of all, incompetent teachers. It is a common occurence to find Primary and Secondary school pupils who cannot string together a full sentence in English, a serious cause for alarm. It becomes more... Read More

City of Wisdom international school, education, english, error, primary school

October 5, 2014

#WorldTeachersDay: This teacher renovated her students’ classroom with N400k in personal funds

by Anike Jacobs In commemoration of World Teachers’ Day holding today, a teacher, Mrs. Ayoade Opeogun, a mother of five, who renovated her classroom at Methodist Nursery and Primary school, Abeokuta, Ogun State. See excerpts from her interview with the press below: How many pupils do you have in your class? I have about 36... Read More

education, Mrs. Ayoade Opeogun

October 5, 2014

@SonalaOlumhense: Happy birthday, Nigeria? No!

by Sonala Olumhense That was a familiar Nigerian greeting last week as the country marked its 54th year. But the greeting could only have been applied as a joke. We should not be marking the calendar, which is God-given; we should be celebrating the joys we have given to our people, which are few and... Read More

@sonalaolumhense, country, education, independence, nigeria, Sonala Olumhense, Unity

October 3, 2014

As OOU students surrender, we have to ask, how effective are student protests?

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Students at Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ogun state are back in school now, and the campuses have come alive again. The students are relieved that the lockdown is over. The students revolted this August to clamour for a tuition slash. At the time, a student in science was paying about N130,000 a... Read More

Abeokuta, Ago Iwoye, education, nigeria, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Protests, students

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