Education
3 Feb
Sherifatu Eshinlokun-Adegbesan is a woman who wears many hats: educator, philanthropist, and social advocate. Her journey from aspiring lawyer to passionate changemaker is a testament to her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of others, particularly children and young people. Driven by a desire to make a direct impact, she shifted gears from law to…
1 Feb
The Enone Kingdom of Nigeria is celebrating one of its own, Chief Williams Obande, after he was bestowed with the prestigious title of "Owujoi K'Idoma," meaning "The More Than Able Son of Idoma." This recognition, announced by the Och'Idoma, His Royal Majesty Agaba-Idu Dr. Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John, highlights Obande's tireless efforts in uplifting the…
31 Jan
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has presented the sum of one million naira each to the six public school students who recently won the presidential debate competition in Abuja. That was a fulfilment of his administration's pledge to give the ‘great six’ one million naira each alongside a full scholarship for their first degree in…
31 Jan
“Often slow and unseen, there is a crisis in education – one of equity and inclusion, quality and relevance – which is having a devastating impact on the futures of children and youth worldwide.
30 Jan
A senior lawyer, Chief Charles Uwensuyi-Edosomwan (SAN) has tasked stakeholders to prioritise education and mental health for a better life and society.
27 Jan
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has described education as a veritable tool for building a prosperous and sustainable society. Speaking in Zaria, Lawal said he declared an emergency in the education sector last November as part measures to achieve the goal. A statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said Lawal was in…
25 Jan
The United States Embassy in Abuja has announced Crade2Harvard International School as the winner of the 2024 edition of the Martin Luther King (MLK) Creative Arts competition. The completion, which took place at the US Embassy in Abuja, Thursday, 18 January, had finalists from five schools. According to a Letter of Invitation by the Embassy,…
25 Jan
The Federal Government has emphasised the critical role of education as a cornerstone for national development and progress.
11 Jan
The member representing Etsako Federal Constituency, Hon. Anamero Dekeri, has officially joined the Edo State governorship race. Dekeri, who is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), however, slammed Governor Godwin Obaseki, insisting that his administration had failed to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people. The federal lawmaker, who seeks to emerge…
10 Jan
Sir: Nigeria, with its rich cultural diversity and vibrant society, faces a significant challenge in its educational sector - poor infrastructure.
4 Jan
The Federal Government and stakeholders in the education sector have been advised to prepare for the nation’s development by making education a priority.
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The Lagos State Ministry of Education is investigating the Indian Language School in Ilupeju accused of denying Nigerians admission. The move to carry out the investigation was a result of a post made by an X user @decommonroom who shared his experience with the school. “The Indian school in Ilupeju only admits Indians. You need…
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A former Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dr. Joe Abah, has narrated how an air crash was averted in Lagos on Friday. Abah, who made this disclosure in a post on his X handle, said he boarded a 7:00 am Ibom Air flight in Lagos, heading to Abuja. The flight also had…
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