Newscenter Media News Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Dr Freeborn Okhiria, has advised sub-national governments and the private sector to invest in rail infrastructure. He made this …
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Lecturers oppose JAMB’s 140 minimum mark
Lecturers nationwide have criticised the newly announced minimum acceptable Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board 140 score as a demeaning threshold that can plunge the education sector into turmoil. The 140 …
Read More »Ashiru advocates infertility education in basic schools
Founder of Medical Art Center, Prof. Oladapo Ashiru, suggests infertility education should begin at basic education levels. He explained that infertility was a preventable disease, saying it was important to …
Read More »Chrisland, UK firm partner on e-sports
The management of Chrisland Group of Schools said it is partnering with a United Kingdom-based organisation, Estars, to introduce E-sports in its curriculum as part of its drive for academic …
Read More »E-birth registration key in education planning, says UNICEF
United Nations Children’s Fund has said the electronic birth registration aids education planning for children. Chief of UNICEF Field Office for Southwest Nigeria, Celine Lafoucriere, said this at the opening …
Read More »Coding makes children productive — Gradely
An Edtech company, Gradely, said its online coding app, Qureo, will provide children with essential skills for the economy’s growth. On Thursday, Gradely unveiled the online coding app, Qureo, in …
Read More »Tinubu’s aide donates 50 laptops to technical college
The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education has donated 50 laptops and 50 industrial training course licenses, valued at over N80m, …
Read More »Scholars warn against stress, inadequate rest
Founder of Attitude Development International, Dr Timi Oyebode, emphasised the critical importance of adequate rest for maintaining sound mental health. She cautioned against normalising stress during the virtual 8th public …
Read More »NUT, PTA criticise poor school facilities in Nigeria
The Nigeria Union of Teachers and the Parents Teachers Association have condemned the substandard school infrastructures nationwide. National President of PTA, Alhaji Haruna Danjuma, said this in reaction to the …
Read More »FGC alumni gift best student N1.9m
A SS3 student of the Federal Government College Kaduna, Udo Cletus, has won a total of N1.9m in cash and gifts at FGCKADUNA’s Speech and Prize Giving Day. A statement …
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