NANS, others flay FG over ‘irrelevant’ course remarks
By Ndigwe Ifunanya The Federal Government’s plan to phase out university courses considered irrelevant to the national economy has brought about criticisms from student leaders and undergraduates who view the move as an attack on academic freedom. This follows recent comments by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, who described several disciplines, particularly in the social […]
New curriculum guide crucial to FG’s human capital devt – Prof. Obioma
At a forum in Benin City, Edo State where professors of education from universities across the country sat with lecturers from colleges of education, seasoned teachers from primary and junior secondary schools as well as professionals from the industry to critique the Teachers Guides which the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) is developing in conjunction with curriculum experts, the Executive Secretary of NERDC, Professor Godswill Obioma spoke on the importance of equipping teachers with teaching guides.
OAU students clamour for sustainable SUG
Concerned with the non existence of Students’ Union Representatives that will see to the welfare and representation of the students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, selected students drawn from faculties, associations and clubs were brought together by the university management to discuss issues relating to the sustainability of Students’ Union Government in the university.
Why we reward NECO best students, teachers – LearnAfrica,boss
Little did the quartet of Chizoba Obasi, Sandra Anazor, Oghenefego Ahia and Aina Feyisayo know that the 2012 National Examinations Council (NECO) examination where they came best in the country will attract national recognition and rewards from LearnAfrica Plc (formerly Longman Nigeria Plc).
Education minister dismisses N6.8bn bribery allegation
Minister of State for Education, Barr Nyesom Wike, has discharged bribery allegations of 40 per cent (N6.8bn) kick-back from 4th quarter allocation of 104 Unity Colleges from principals of schools.
Don’t teach chldren by force, says educationist
Teachers have been warned not to train school children to learn by force as each child is peculiar and unique. Head of School, City of Knowledge Academy, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Ms. Abiola Lamikanra gave this charge while addressing a stakeholders meeting on the school campus hall.
