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Important factors to consider before studying abroad

admin — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:42:13 +0000

Most Nigerian youths are desperate to gain admission to foreign universities. But most of them, including their parents, are ignorant of factors to consider before making their choice. They have erroneously believed that money is the determinant factor.

However, an educationist, Mrs. Rose Omonubi, who has been in the UK, recruiting students for foreign universities for 11 years and the Director, Brooke House College, London, Mr. Giles Williams, said applicants should think beyond money when … [visit site to read more]

Teacher’s strike paralyse schools across the nation

admin — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:29:28 +0000

Leaders of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) went underground to effectively coordinate the nationwide strike which commenced yesterday to avoid possible arrest by agents of the State Security Service (SSS) but they have commended members of the union and directed them to sustain the strike which paralyzed teaching activities in primary and secondary schools nationwide.

Reports from Kebbi, Plateau, Ogun, Lagos, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Osun, Benue, Anambra states indicate total … [visit site to read more]

Only in Nigeria - Yet another teachers strike

admin — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:11:32 +0000

Nigeria - Nigeria’s primary and secondary school teachers under the aegis of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) has commenced a nationwide strike action intended to force the Federal Government to issue approval circular on the new Teacher’s Salary Structure (TSS).

The declaration of strike by teachers came in the wake of Federal Government’s decision to set up a salary review commission to look into all demands for wage increase within the public service.

But the Federal Government has … [visit site to read more]

Varsities seek spiritual help to fight rising Campus Prostitution

admin — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:32:47 +0000

Nigeria - Worried by the high rate of prostitution among students of universities, authorities of higher institutions and religious fellowships across Nigerian campuses have started prayer sessions to fight the scourge.

Besides, some institutions have strengthened their counseling units to cage the vice, while the National Association of Nigerian Students has called on the Federal Government to do something urgent to rid the nation’s campuses of prostitution and social vices.

Also, … [visit site to read more]

FG halts One-Laptop project, claims its a fraud

admin — Fri, 30 May 2008 05:36:01 +0000

Abuja - The Nigerian Federal Government has terminated the proposed “one laptop per child” scheme initiated by the Obasanjo administration, claiming that it was a conduit to … [visit site to read more]