A Bill for an Act to amend the Compulsory, Free, Universal Basic Education Act on Wednesday, passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill, which seeks to expand the scope of compulsory free basic education in Nigeria to include, Senior Secondary Education level, was sponsored by Taiwo Oluga and four other lawmakers. Leading…
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and education experts have called equal opportunities for girls and women to access quality education in order to actualise their potentials in the society, stating that 9.5 million girls aged between 10 and 17 are out-of-school in the country. Speaking at a virtual conference with the theme, ‘Girl Child…
Nigerian Afrobeats musician, Femi Kuti, says that his father, Fela Anikulpo Kuti, never gave him a sound education. Femi disclosed this when he appeared on ‘Your view’ a programme on Television Continental. He stated that although his father was great but he had his faults which was his refusal to educate him, something he termed…
The Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) Program is a dynamic global network of innovators working with communities to address critical 21st Century issues. CEE equips dedicated visionaries with the expertise, skills, and resources to develop multisector approaches and build healthy and engaged communities in over 100 countries. A transformational leadership development experience, CEE is a year-long program designed to…
Whether you and your teen are getting along well or having challenges, it is important to show that you love and support them, that you can help them navigate tough times and that you are always there for them. Here are four things to keep in mind when having that ‘how-are-you-doing?’ conversation with your teen…
Applications has opened for Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS)– a unique opportunity to study a two-years Master’s degree in low or middle-income country of the Commonwealth. Aimed at students who are committed to creating change in their communities, the scholarships are a life-changing opportunity to experience a new country and culture, to broaden horizons, and to…
The UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences rewards significant efforts of individuals or institutions through scientific research towards improving the quality of human life. Life sciences hold the key to a better future, as they contribute to poverty eradication, improved health, food and water security. The core objectives of the Prize…
As much as we would love to develop our education in Nigeria! As much as the tuition fees of the Higher Institutions in the country are said to be either high or low depending on the school. Few people would still prefer to go outside the country to study, while some would prefer to study…
This was confirmed in a statement on Monday, 2nd November by the examination body when it announced the release of results for candidates who sat for the West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). According to WAEC, the 215,149 candidates who had their results withheld are under investigation for various reported cases of examination…
The West African Examination Council(WAEC) has released the results of the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) conducted this year 2020. The WAEC released on Monday, November 2, 2020, at exactly 10:30 am as stated in a statement that was released on the Council’s official Twitter handle yesterday. WAEC had tweeted on Sunday: “This is to inform candidates…