EDUCATION

The Federal Ministry of Education has given school owners up to 29th of July, 2020 to meet specific guidelines towards the reopening of schools. The statement signed by the Director of Information in the Ministry, Ben Bem Goong quoted the Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba as saying that …

Although the internet has created a wonderful new world for learning, working and playing while bringing with its considerable benefits to children’s education and development, the need for maximum protection of those (the kids) who are vulnerable to the risks exposure cannot be overemphasized. To ensure responsible use of digital …

It has become unrealistic in our technology-driven world to isolate oneself or our children, not get a phone or computer, or pretend our children can avoid the Internet. Although Parents/Caregivers may delay their children involvement in the Internet, the reality of its presence in each home is inevitable. Following our …

Child online abuse is a societal concern that is being exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. While some countries are already developing measures to address and provide significant assurance of online safety for children, their families, and society at large; the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has also launched an online campaign …

The impact of COVID-19 pandemic has brought to bear a shift in the norms, putting more activities, including education of children, online. This has leapfrogged Nigerian children into the future. Online activities have therefore acquired a new meaning and become the reality of Nigerian parents and children. As screen time …

UNESCO Laureate, Professor Sir Bashiru Aremu has said that Iwo City in Osun State, Nigeria is very  secure and peaceful, good and condusive enough  for global  learning, Cultural exhibition, tourism sites, recreational Centres, most importantly  atmosphere  good for Federal Government to establish Federal College of Education. The World Acclaimed Distinguished …

UNESCO Laureate, and Vice Chancellor,  Crown University International, Professor Sir Bashiru Aremu has nominated the  Former Vice President, Republic of Liberia, His Excellency, Sir, Joseph Boakai as the Pro Chancellor and Chairman, Board of Trustees, Crown University Intl. Chartered Inc. Professor Sir Bashiru Aremu disclosed this to our reporter in …

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said not lesser than seven universities used their institutions portal to violate the admission process in the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The board said the seven institutions “were warehousing candidates into institutions’ portals”. Warehousing means when the candidate’s name is …

“We cannot trample upon the humanity of others, without devaluing our own….He who will hold another down in the mud, must stay in the mud to keep him down” – Chinua Achebe This great Nigerian Novelist put out this statement many years ago but long after he has been gone, …

Access Bank Plc, Africa’s most sustainable financial institution, has rolled out Access 9ijaKids, a 12-week eLearning programmme aimed at improving the intelligence quotients, financial literacy and civic knowledge of primary school children. The eLearning programme underscores Access Bank’s deep understanding of the adverse effects the COVID-19 pandemic has on Nigeria’s …