Picking holes in Alausa’s proposal to scrap JSS,SSS education system
Government remains hyper-focused on the “quantity” of out-of-school children while ignoring the “quality” of the education being offered
Plant root extract causes cancer cells to ‘commit suicide’
…acts on hard-to-diagnose, resistant form of leukaemia
Pamela Ovadje is a doctorate student in the Department of Biochemistry, University of Windsor, Canada. She shot into limelight when she and her colleagues discovered the cancer-killing properties of Dandelion weeds (Taraxacum officinale.) She is following in her father’s footsteps.
Alele-Williams makes case for girl-child education
…as 76 females graduate with first class from CU
In the wake of the recent controversies facing girl-child education in the country, the first female Vice-Chancellor of an African university, Prof. Grace Alele-Williams has stressed the need for quality education for the Nigerian girl.
We’re determined to rid LASU of rots – Prof. Obafunwa
The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof. John Oladapo Obafunwa has expressed optimism and determination to eradicate what he termed the many years of rot in the university, which ranks the first amongst state universities and 11th amongst all the universities in Nigeria (National Universities Commission 2013 ranking).
Stop celebrating foreign certificates to reduce students patronage – Prof. Aje
As the rate of students who patronise foreign institutions increases yearly, the Director-General, French Language Village, Badagry, Professor Samuel Aje has stated that Nigerians should stop celebrating foreign certificate holders more than indigenous certificates to reduce the quest for it.
Now that summer holiday is here
School is out for the summer or long holidays and this is great news for parents, but not so great for parents, especially when faced with thoughts of keeping the children entertained for over two months.
Students should spend their time resourcefully — Expert
The Pro-Chancellor, Crawford University, Professor Peter Okebukola has urged students who want to succeed academically to reduce the hours spent on social media saying that success comes by hardwork.
Private varsities don’t sell certificates – Crescent varsity VC
The Vice-Chancellor, Crescent University, Abeokuta, Prof. Kehinde Okeleye, has debunked the allegation that most private universities in Nigeria sell their first class to the highest bidder, describing the claim as fallacy.
Fed College of Alternative Medicine not illegal – Provost
LAGOS—The Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (FEDCAM) in Isheri-Olofin, Lagos is not an illegal School.
Government jobs will soon lose attraction – Proprietor
Graduating students of Pacific College, Shasha Akowonjo, have been charged to acquire skills in their diverse areas of interests so as to be armed for the country’s economic challenges which would render public service jobs less attractive in the nearest future.
3 students represent Nigeria in Turkey debate contest
Three public school students in Rivers State will represent the country at the EURASIAN International Debate Competition in Turkey.
