education

Rector of Polytechnic of Ede Installs King Size Bed in Office [Photo]

December 13, 2020 Gist Lovers 0

The Academic Board of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, has accused the rector of the institution, Dr John Adekolawole of allegedly installing a king size bed in his office, turning it into his bedroom.

Educationist Urges FG to consider students, urgently resolve issues with ASUU

ASUU Strike Latest: Restrict Politicians’ Children from Studying Abroad

November 24, 2020 Gistlover Stella 0

ASUU Strike Latest: Restrict Politicians’ Children from Studying Abroad The Akure chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, on Monday called for a law that exempts children of political office holders from studying

Your Payment System Is Not Ready, FG tells ASUU

November 2, 2020 Gistlover Stella 0

The Federal Government after a meeting on Sunday urged the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU; the University Transparency Account System must tally with the IPPIS. According to the Minister of State for Education, Emeka

UPDATE: NECO Postpones 2020 Exams Indefinitely

October 25, 2020 Gist Lovers 0

The Governing Board of the National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the indefinite suspension of the ongoing Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE). In a statement released on Sunday October 25, by Azeez Sani, the

Lagos State Government Approves Resumption of All Classes

Lagos State Government Shuts down Schools over ENDSARS Protests

October 20, 2020 Gist Lovers 0

The Lagos state government has ordered the immediate closure of all schools in the state following the ongoing End SARS protest. The order was contained in a statement released on Monday October 19 by the

BREAKING: WAEC sets to release results of WASSCE examination today

17 Teachers, Supervisors Paraded For WAEC Exam Malpractices

September 25, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

The Nigerian Police at Force headquarters on Friday paraded 17 suspects including School Principals, Teachers and Supervisors who were caught engaging in examination malpractices during the last West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) in the country.

Benue State Governor Announces Date for Resumption of Schools in the State

September 16, 2020 Gist Lovers 0

Governor Ortom announces date for resumption of schools in Benue. The Benue State Government has approved Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, for the resumption of all schools in the state. The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Dennis

#2020 WASSCE: When Will Results Be Released

September 14, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has said it will release the results of the just concluded West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) within 45. The examination ended on Saturday nationwide and in

Emotional Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu, Appeals For Release Of Students In Captivity

September 10, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu has asked for protection of schools as well as release of students and teachers being held in captivity. This was as he reiterated the federal government’s commitment to

UNICAL Lecturers Staged Protest Over Long-Term Unpaid Allowances

September 10, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

Following the non-payment of allowances, members of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities reportedly staged a protest. The chairman of the institution’s chapter of the union, John Edor

Delta Government Reveals New Academic Calendar For Schools

September 5, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education in Delta says it has not released any new academic calendar for the 2020/2021 session. The Commissioner, Mr Patrick Ukah, made the clarification in a statement on Friday

Nigerian Universities Ready To Resume – Congress of University Academics

August 29, 2020 Gist Lovers 0

Niyi Sunmonu, The National Coordinator, Congress of University Academics (CONUA), says its members are ready to resume work. Niyi Sunmonu stressed that the education sector cannot continue to stagnate. This was contained in a statement

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Why Zimbabwe Made It Illegal For Pregnant Girls To Be Expelled From Schools In The Country

August 26, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

Zimbabwe has made it illegal for schools to expel pupils who get pregnant, a measure aimed at tackling gender inequality in the classroom and discouraging many girls from dropping out of school. According to Zimbabwean

The Minister Of Education Reveals Date For Resumption Of Schools

August 25, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

The Minister of State, Education, Mr. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, said this while answering questions at the 52nd joint national briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 in Abuja. Nigeria’s Minister of State for Education,

Nationwide Outrage As Students Are Mercilessly Whipped For Failing To Resume On The Day Of Resumption In Top Northern State [Video]

Nasarawa State Government Discloses Its Plans To Sack Over 1,250 Unqualified Teachers

August 22, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has signed the state Procurement Bill into law. No fewer than 1,251 teachers without teaching qualifications are to be sacked in Nasarawa state just as a seven-man disengagement committee