Nigeria needs multi-sectoral approach in addressing out-of-school menace — UNESCO
He said that addressing the over 10 million out-of-school menace does not require the old approach, adding that all stakeholders must join hands to eliminate the phenomenon.
Expert seeks review of education curriculum to meet UNESCO standard
An education expert, Dr. Bisi Akin-Alabi, has stressed the need for the authorities in Nigeria to promptly review school curriculum with a view to meeting the demands of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, UNESCO.
Educationist stresses importance of reviewing curriculum
AN educationist, Dr. Bisi Akin-Alabi has stressed the need for school authorities in Nigeria to promptly review curriculum with a view of meeting the demands of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, UNESCO.
UNESCO targets 200,000 persons for Spotlight Initiative
Ms Ngozi Amanze, the UNESCO National Programme Officer on Education, says the organisation is targeting over 200,000 persons in Nigeria to benefit from its Spotlight Initiative. Amanze told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday that the EU-UN joint Spotlight Initiative is a global initiative focused on eliminating all forms of violence […]
Bauchi, UNESCO partner to boost access to quality education
By Charles Agwam Governor Bala Mohammed has solicited the support of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO towards blocking gaps and inadequacies in the education sector in Bauchi state. The governor told newsmen that the purpose of the visit was to forge new frontiers to boost access to education in the state, […]
Teachers’ Day: NUT calls for introduction of education trust fund
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Lagos State Chapter, has called for the introduction of an education trust fund in Lagos State. The Chairman of the union, Mr Adedoyin Adesina, said this at a news conference on Monday in Lagos ahead of this year’s ‘World Teachers’ Day’, slated for Oct.5. The News Agency of Nigeria […]
UNESCO partners Caleb varsity on Media, Info education
By Dayo Adesulu The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO, has partnered Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State on Media and Information to boost education in the our country. The institution explained that the pilot programme was designed to create opportunities for students to obtain practical skills in international standards of news gathering as […]
I rejected UNESCO job offer to help Jakande move private school pupils to public school — Sobowale
A former Commissioner for Education in Lagos State, Professor Idowu Sobowale, is the Chairman, Organizing Committee for the 50th-anniversary ceremonies of the iconic Shepherd Hill Baptist Church, Lagos. Being an eminent alumnus of Baptist Academy, the mother school of the church, the three-time Special Adviser to various Lagos State governors is probably in the best position to provide a peep into the month-long series of events as well some background on the institution.
UNESCO appoints Okebukola member of jury for Kalinga Prize
Former Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC) and the present Council Chairman, National Open University of Nigeria, Professor Peter Okebukola has been invited by United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO, to serve on the jury of the UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science.
EdoJobs, UNESCO, Google train 200 Edo children on digital literacy
EdoJobs, in collaboration with Google, Cape Town Science Centre, and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)’s Youth Mobile, has completed training for over 200 Edo youth on computer coding, to advance Governor Godwin Obaseki’s tech revolution in the state.
Educational funding: Babalola slams FG for flouting UNESCO’s recommendation
Legal Luminary and University Administrator, Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, has decried the failure of the Federal Government to comply with the recommendations of the United Nations Education and Socio-Cultural Organisation, UNESCO that 26 percent of budgetary allocation should go to funding of education.
Killing, rape of Bulgarian reporter ‘attack on press freedom’ – UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has condemned the “brutal” killing of investigative reporter Victoria Marinova, declaring it as outrageous.
Nigeria@58: UNESCO, scientists call for more investments in science, technology sector
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has called for more investments and overhaul of the Science and Technology policies to ensure global standards and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Dapchi schoolgirls: UNESCO condemns attack, pledges support to Nigeria
Director-General of UNESCO, Ms Audrey Azoulay, has condemned the abduction of schoolgirls from the Government Girls Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe.
UNESCO, FG partner to launch project on Lake Chad depletion
The UN Educational, Scientific, Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on Wednesday said it is partnering with the Federal Government to use scientific and cultural methods to restore the Lake Chad basin.
UNESCO ‘deeply regrets’ Israel’s withdrawal
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has voiced “deep regret” over Israel’s decision to withdraw from the agency.
