Category Education

Experts canvass more financing for education

Experts in the education sector have advocated the need for more financing to boost the quality of education in Nigeria. This was the takeout at the just concluded March edition of Edtech Mondays, an initiative organised by the Co-Creation Hub…

Scholar solicits community garden initiative

A professor of Human Nutrition and Hospitality at Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, Paulina Adeniji, has called on the government at all levels to implement policies that will promote the availability of nutritious foods and support initiatives such as farmer’s…

Revamp nation’s education, don tells FG

A renowned pharmacist, Prof. Fola Tayo, has advised the Federal Government to revamp the education system. Speaking during a reception held in celebration of his 80th birthday thanksgiving, Tayo noted that education should produce innovative thinkers and not complacent graduates.…

Community pharmacists call for continuous learning, AI use

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria has challenged its members on continuous learning and the use of Artificial Intelligence to carry out pharmaceutical activities. Speaking at the  two-day 2024 continuing education conference, titled, ‘Strengthening community pharmacy practice for universal…

Don proposes crime prevention commission

A professor of Counselling Psychology and Peace Studies at the University of Ibadan, Ayo Hammed, has called for the establishment of a National Crime Prevention Commission to address the escalating issue of youth violence in the country. Hammed made this…

LUTH plans research grants for doctors

The Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, has established a Research Grants Committee for Resident Doctors. The Chief Medical Director, Prof Wasiu Adeyemo, made this known on Monday while giving an account of his achievement on the first anniversary of his…

PTA condemns discrimination against down syndrome leaners

The Down Syndrome Foundation, Nigeria, and the Parent Teachers Association have called on the Federal Government, the United Nations, and civil organisations to end discrimination against persons with Down Syndrome and other disabilities. The parents made this call while responding…

Lagos celebrates world theatre day

The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has said it will continue to create more awareness on the creativity of its people. Speaking on Wednesday evening during the celebration of the 2024 World Theatre Day,  Special Adviser to…

Oyo to punish teachers over illegal fees collection

The Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Nureni Adeniran, on Thursday, warned teachers in the state against the collection of illegal levies in public schools, saying any errant staff caught would be punished. This is coming on…