UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring (GEM) team has reported that a staggering forty per cent of the world’s population does not have access to education in a language they speak or understand. Despite an increasing awareness of the role of home language in education, policy adoption remains inadequate due to implementation …
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A NEW pilot project has been launched in Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana, to tackle human trafficking through education and community engagement. The initiative, spearheaded by The Hope Education Project (HEP), seeks to raise awareness among young people and parents, equipping them with the knowledge to identify and avoid trafficking risks. The …
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AN Educational Technologist, Dr Oluwakemi Olurinola, said that the emerging influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the educational sector has raised the need to train 6,000 teachers across the country by Google. Olurinola, who is from the Department of Science and Technology Education, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun state, said …
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THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it will not extend registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) after March 8. This is contained in statement to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday by the Boards Spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin. Benjamin said the registration period which began on …
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THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has exempted foreign, blind, deaf, and prison inmates from the pre-admission screening tests conducted by tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This move is part of JAMB’s ongoing efforts to ensure inclusivity in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) registration …
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Veronica Osanakpo, a private school proprietress has encouraged married couples and families to remain hopeful and resilient despite the current economic challenges facing the nation. Osanakpo made this appeal during the launch of her new book, “The Space Between,” held on Saturday in Onitsha, Anambra State. The event, which …
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Dr Danlami Hayyo, Mandate Secretary, Education Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says the administration has spent N200 billion on education from 2023 to date. Hayyo disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday, at the opening of a two-day innovation and entrepreneurship education training for Vice Principals (Academic) in FCT public …
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THE Federal Ministry of Education has inaugurated a seven-member committee to address bullying incidents in schools, while also reinforcing its commitment to students welfare and a safe learning environment. This is contained in a statement by Mrs Folasade Boriowo, the Director of Press in the ministry and made available to …
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ON February 22, 2025, readers will be captivated by the release of “The Space Between,” the debut novel from Nigerian author and educator Veronica Osanakpo. This poignant story delves into the often-overlooked elements of trust, understanding, and supportive family relationships that build and sustain enduring love. “The Space Between” follows …
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THE University of Calabar (UniCal), says beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), for 2023/2024 session, who could not access the fund, will be given concession in the new session. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday in Calabar, by Prof. Tony Eyang, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) of …
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