Reframing Math Anxiety: How UMass Dartmouth researcher Kolawole Kushimo advances concept-first teaching
By Etim Usoh The persistent problem of mathematics anxiety in K-8 classrooms presents a significant barrier, hindering academic achievement and shaping students’ feelings about themselves as capable learners. Despite extensive research documenting this harmful impact, many long-standing instructional practices remain unchanged. Approaches built around rote memorization, decontextualized instruction, and an emphasis on procedural speed and […]
NATO to be ‘proactive’ against Russian ‘hybrid threats’ – Commander
“If Russia is attempting to provide dilemmas to us, then maybe there are ways that we could provide dilemmas to them”
Kachikwu urges Tinubu to expose terrorism financiers
***Says change of Defence Minister is “not enough” to address Nigeria’s escalating insecurity By Henry Umoru ABUJA- THE 2023 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to be truthful about the insecurity crisis in the country and should as a matter of urgency, unveil those behind terrorism […]
Tinubu receives newly accredited Envoys, pledges Nigeria’s peace drive
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja, assuring the global community that Nigeria is firmly committed to advancing cross-border peace by strengthening partnerships to tackle emerging challenges.The president gave the assurance after receiving Letters of Credence from 17 Ambassadors and four High Commissioners at the Council Chamber in the State House.Tinubu urged the diplomats to […]
Senate seeks ‘full explanation’ over alleged N1.44 trillion non-remittance by CBN
* As CBN rolls out a positive outlook of Nigerian economy in 2025 ***Assures of sustained momentum in 2026 By Henry Umoru ABUJA- THE Senate has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN to provide a comprehensive explanation for the alleged non-remittance of N1.44 trillion in operating surplus. This is as the CBN has rolled […]
Ned Nwoko threatens legal action against ‘online harassment’
“Today, falsehood may be deployed against one individual; tomorrow, it may be directed at anyone”
