Diphtheria: Bauchi says outbreak under control as schools reopen
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — As schools reopen for the new academic term, the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BSPHCDA) has assured residents that the diphtheria situation in the state is under control. The assurance came amid concerns among parents and other Nigerians over whether schools in states that have recorded cases […]
Audio-visual aid to boost learning in Akwa Ibom
Ten resource centres for the use of public schools in Akwa Ibom State have been put in place by MultiChoice, bringing the total number of beneficiary schools in 19 States of the federation to 161.
AOCOED holds first ever productivity award for staff
Four staff members of Adeniran Ogunsanya Colege of Education (AOCOED), Otto/Ijanikin, Lagos, have been honoured for the contributions to their growth and development of the institution. It was the first ever productivity Award of the College since establishment, instituted by the Governing council, designed to reward some of the outstanding workers for their dedication, commitment, hardwork, diligence and industry.
NUC’ll not approve varsities on temporary site — Okojie
The Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission, NUC,Prof Julius Okojie said that it would not accredit any universities operating on temporary site in the country.
Govt moves to ease guidelines on private schools
For prospective proprietors seeking to establish private schools in Lagos State, the processes involved in obtaining approval are not as cumbersome as before.
TEACH Yourself ENGLISH : Frequently confused words Synonyms
Shake – Tremble – Shudder – Quiver – Quake
These words – shake, tremble, shudder, quiver and quake are all related in meaning. ‘To shake’ is shared by the rest synonyms. Tremble, shudder, quiver and quake are all modes of ‘shaking’. To be able to use each word accurately, note the various shades of meaning that distinguish one word from the other.
