A Civil Society Group has decried the plans by educational institutions across the country to resume academic activities without adequate safety measures to contain the devastating impacts of the second wave of COVID-19. 

By Ozioruva Aliu   THE Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba has called for the inclusion of compulsory community service in  the curriculum of secondary and tertiary schools in the country to encourage charitable and volunteer work.   Agba stated this in Benin City at the 5th Graduation ceremony, 6th Matriculation […]

James Ogunnaike ABEOKUTA – The Ogun  Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has directed all primary, secondary, as well as Government Science and Technical Colleges across the state to resume on Monday, January 18. The State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, gave the directive in a statement issued in Abeokuta on […]

Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa has approved the re-opening of all schools in the state with effect from Monday, Jan. 18. Hajiya Fatu Sabo, Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, said this in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday in Lafia. According to the commissioner, the approval was given after due consultation with relevant […]

The federal government says the January 18, 2021 resumption date for schools stands. According to Ben Goong, director, press and public relations of the federal ministry of education, the decision not to alter the date was taken after wide consultation. Adamu Adamu, minister of education, had earlier said the date might be reviewed as a result […]