Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has disbursed N50 million free instructional materials to primary and secondary school students across the 44 local government areas of the state.
The Managing Director, Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited, Mrs Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, has unveiled cutting edge Educational Technology (EdTech) solutions equipped with broadband connectivity to transform education in the country.
As part of moves to inculcate agricultural entrepreneurship in young people as well as promote food security, Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has said his government will reintroduce the student farm ownership system in secondary schools as practiced in the past.
Speaking at the training, Dr. Omeje, Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, expressed belief that by equipping the students with digital safety and social media advocacy skills, the institution was preparing them to become responsible and influential voices in a digital world.
Secondary School Teachers in Taraba State have called off their strike, initially prompted by the tragic murder of one of their members, Bassey Sardauna. ASUSS State Secretary, Dr. Kazon Ishaku, announced the suspension, citing the government’s commitment to apprehend the culprit.
Speaking in an interview with our newsmen, the national president, ASUU, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, explained that the only way strike action could be avoided during Tinubu’s administration was if he holistically looked into the Nigerian education system without bias.
The Teacher Registration Council of Nigeria has been urged by the House of Representatives to publicly disclose the information of unqualified teachers in Nigeria. The representatives emphasized that only individuals who are registered, certified, and licensed should be allowed to teach in schools.