July 26, 2024

Africa Health Report

Africa Health Report

Category: Education

TETFund Urges Integration of Education, Entrepreneurial Skills to Unlock Africa’s Potential

Mirian Gom02 mins

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has highlighted the importance of combining education with entrepreneurial skills to unleash Africa’s potential. Speaking at the Africa Leadership Magazine Summit in London, TETFund’s Executive Secretary, Arc. Sonny Echono, stressed the need for this integration. He received the Africa Leadership Excellence Award in Educational Development from Bahamas Prime Minister…

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BREAKING: FG Succumbs to Pressure, Waives 18 Years Admission Requirement for 2024 Candidates

Mirian Gom02 mins

The Minister of Education Professor Tahir Mamman may have succumbed to stakeholders’ protest against the federal government policy on 18 years of age for candidates seeking admissions into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. After discussions with stakeholders, on Thursday, this year’s admission entry age has been set at 16 due to certain considerations. According to the…

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2024 UTME: JAMB Sets 140 Cut-Off Mark for Varsity, 100 for Poly, Others

Mirian Gom01 mins

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved new cut-off marks for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The minimum scores have been set at 140 for universities, 100 for polytechnics, and 100 for colleges of education. JAMB Registrar, Is-haq Oloyede, clarified that while these are the minimum requirements, institutions are free to set…

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JUST IN: FG Won’t Backdown on 18 Years Admission Age Policy for Varsity Despite Protest-Minister

Mirian Gom01 mins

The federal government has announced that the age for university admission entry will now be set at 18 years, despite strong opposition from stakeholders. The declaration was made by the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, at the ongoing JAMB policy meeting and NATAP-M Awards ceremony in Abuja on Thursday. Amidst protests from attendees at…

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Over 1.3 Million Candidates Registered for 2024 NECO SSCE Examination

Mirian Gom01 mins

A total of 1,376,391 candidates have registered for the on-going 2024  2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal, according to the National Examinations Council (NECO). The Registrar/Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, on Wednesday, expressed satisfaction with the examination’s conduct, stating that reports from across the nation indicated smooth progress. Prof. Wushishi highlighted…

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Writers Felicitate Soyinka at 90th Birthday

John03 mins

The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW Global) has congratulated Nobel Prize Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on the momentous occasion of his 90th birthday. In a statement issued by the President of SYNW Global, Wole Adedoyin, the organization expressed profound admiration and gratitude for Soyinka’s indelible contributions to literature, human rights, and cultural heritage. Soyinka’s…

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Our Staff are Bandits’ Informants, We have Strong Reasons for Acussing Them – Varsity VC

John02 mins

The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA), Katsina State, Prof. Armaya’u Bichi, has alleged that some of the university’s staff are serving as informants to bandits. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that bandits have been attacking the area, kidnapping students and staffers of the university as well as their family members. Exactly a week…

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ICPC Introduces New Policy to Combat Sexual Harassment in Educational Settings

Juliet Jacob03 mins

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it’s has introduced a new Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy to combat sexual abuse in Nigeria’s educational institutions. The Acting Director of Public Enlightenment and Education / Spokesperson for the Commission, Demola Bakare,  shared this information in a press release provided to Africa Health Report (AHR)…

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NASU, SSANU Set for Nationwide Protest over Unpaid Salaries

Mirian Gom02 mins

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) have announced their intention to hold a nationwide protest in response to the withholding of four months’ salaries and other unresolved issues affecting their members in universities and inter-university centers. In a joint circular released by NASU’s…

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