Teachers’ Day: Oyo praises teachers, restates commitment to their welfare

As countries celebrate the 2021 World Teachers’ Day, Oyo State Government has restated its commitment to teachers’ welfare. It applauded the steadfastness and dedication of teachers in the State and commended them for their immense contributions to the overall development of the state’s education sector. Particularly, it acknowledged the immense contributions of teachers to the […]

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FG begins implementation of new retirement age for teachers

The Federal Government says it has began the pilot implementation of new retirement age for teachers. President muhammadu Buhari had earlier approved 65 years or 40 years of service for teacher’s retirement age. Buhari, who was represented by the Minister of State for Education, Mr Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday, while marking […]

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BESDA: Oyo, UBEC adopt Iwe-Kika for out-of-school children

Adeniran speaking at the adoption meeting Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board has adopted a literacy book, Iwe-Kika for implementation of Better Education Service Delivery for All in Oyo State, BESDA. Iwe-Kika is a fun and aninteractive teaching tool that uses phonics literacy teaching methodology in Yoruba language. The book is recommended by the Universal […]

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692 new education officers assume duties in Oyo

About 692 newly recruited Education Officers on Monday September 20 assumed duties across different Unity Schools and Technical Colleges in Oyo State. This was contained in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Mrs. Aminat Atere, in Ibadan. It was sent to The Radiance by the Permanent Secretary of the […]

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New LASU VC Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello assumes duty

LASU VC Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello (Photo: LASU CIPPR) Following her appointment as the ninth substantive vice-chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello assumed duty on Monday, September 20. She was received by the acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof Oyedamola Oke, members of staff, and students at the university’s six storey Senate Building where she will hold […]

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Why UNIBEN scrapped N20,000 late registration fee – VC

The University of Benin, UNIBEN,  has explained the reasons for the discontinuation of the N20,000 late registration fee it introduced recently. It said that the worrisome trend of students’ late registration was reason for introduction of the fee. Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Lilian Salami, stated this at a news conference on Friday in Benin. […]

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LAUTECH prof, Olajire slumps, dies during Juma’at prayer

A professor at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Abass Olajire, slumped and died on Friday. He was 59 years old. Sources at the university confirmed that the Professor of Industrial/Environmental Chemistry died while observing Juma’at prayer on Friday. Family sources said the late scholar will be buried in Ibadan on Saturday, according to […]

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Out-of-school children: Oyo resolves bottlenecks impeding implementation of BESDA

From Left: Board Member, Hon Akeem Oladeji; SA Intervention, Mrs Aderonke Adedayo; Dr Nureni Adeniran, with microphone; Prof Adelabu; and Hon Sunday Adeyanju Oyo State Government has resolved all teething challenges impeding the smooth implementation of Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) in the pacesetter State, the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education […]

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UNIBEN Senate scraps N20,000 late registration fee

The Senate of the University of Benin, UNIBEN, has scrapped the N20,000 late registration fee that led to a two-day mass protest by students of the institution. Mr Ademola Bobola, Registrar of the University, announced the removal in a statement issued on Thursday night in Benin. He noted that the senate, at a virtual meeting, […]

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Oyo honours 8 students for shining at 2021 National Mathematics Competition

Urges WAEC students to shun exam malpractice By Banji Ayoola Oyo State Government on Thursday in Ibadan, the state capital, honoured eight primary, junior and senior secondary schools pupils with various awards for their outstanding performances at the just concluded 2021 Nigeria National Mathematics and Olympiad competition. Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mrs. Olubamiwo […]

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