NECO reschedules exams over #EndSARS protests

The National Examination Council (NECO) has been forced to reschedule Paper I Computer Studies Practical’s scheduled to take place on Monday 19 October 2020 to November 16 In a statement by the Head, Information and Public Relations Division, NECO, Azeez Sani, the council blamed the decision on the #ENDSARS protests that blocked the free movement […]

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Agagu varsity directs workers to resume work on October 19

Vice Chancellor, Prof Roberts Ogunduyile The Management of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, has directed all teaching and non-teaching staff of the institution to resume duty on Monday, Oct. 19. This directive is contained in a statement, signed by Mr Idowu Omowole, the acting Registrar of the institution, and […]

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Students to FG, ASUU: This strike is ruining us

Thursday Night Parley Deadlocked, Negotiations Continue Next Wednesday FG Earmarks N20B For Revitalisation Of Public Varsities Union Gets N30B To Defray Earned Academic Allowances (EAA) Arrears Timelines For Resolution Of Outstanding Issues Fixed “I will like the Federal government to take the issue between it and ASUU seriously. Let the ASUU also be prepared to […]

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Lagos school honours Jakande, Tinubu, others

First Lagos State Governor, Alhaji Lateef Jakande and Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, ex-governor, have been rewarded for initiating reforms in education. They were among awardees at the 40th anniversary of Bishop Howells Memorial Grammar School (BHMGS) at Bariga, Lagos. Alhaji Jakande was bestowed with a sterling leadership award for his vision in the formulation of policies […]

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Tough funding options for teachers’ new salary

Ministry yet to get proper brief on new pay We’re still digesting the policy, says Finance Ministry ‘Implementation not now’ Even as details of the new Teacher’s Special Salary (TSS) remain unclear, the Federal Government may face tough funding options when it is ready to implement the new policy. The new measures as announced on […]

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Best teacher award proves Fayemi’s commitment to education – Ekiti speaker

The emergence of an Ekiti teacher, Mr. Olaoluwa Asubiojo, as the ‘Best Teacher in Nigeria’, has been described as a testimony of Governor Kayode Fayemi’s commitment to improved education in the state. State House House of Assembly Speaker Mr. Funminiyi Afuye made the remarks on Tuesday in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on […]

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FG reopens schools nationwide

Moves Against Identity Theft In Varsity Admissions ‘State, Private Schools At Liberty To Reopen Based On COVID-19 Guidelines’ • Education Minister Threatens To Shut Institutions That Disobey Safety Protocols • UTME Impersonation Drops From 74,000 To 4,900 • New Fraud Measures Lead To Arrest Of Police Officer The Federal Government yesterday approved the full reopening […]

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Finesse, courtesy now missing on air, says Biola Olatunde

as veteran broadcaster celebrates 70 By Oyeyinka Oludayisi Fabowale Biola Olatunde, novelist, poet, newscaster, script writer, drama producer and public speaker clocks 70 years today, October 3, 2020. The distinguished alumnus of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife has written more than 200 stories for radio and television, as well as poetry anthologies and two novels […]

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