A former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has again lamented Nigeria’s poor attitude to education; contending that the nation has not done well in the sector even when compared to some other African countries. He made the lamentation at…
Let’s treat education with the seriousness it deserves, says Obi
Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has called for attitudinal change towards education among Nigerians. He decried the subsisting situation of, in his words, “the lack of treating education with the seriousness it deserves by classifying money spent on…
A truly holistic education will rid the world of monsters – Adetola Salau
The most important function of education at any level is to develop the personality of the individual and the significance of his life to himself and to others— Grayson Kirk My grandmother liked to tell a lot of stories and…
You are Nigeria’s future, Obi tells students
The former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has called on students to always remain focused in their endeavours at all times. Obi spoke yesterday during his visit to St. Peter’s Secondary School, Garaku, Nasarawa State. Obi, who started the…
Get the fundamentals right for the Future readiness of our children
Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is most important.” – Bill Gates It is harder than ever to get our students future ready, teaching is tough. Previously in…
* Ambode: Without True Federalism, Nigeria can’t grow (ThisDay) * ‘Health, education, LASG’s top priority’ (Punch)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE MAY 9, 2018 Ambode: Without True Federalism, Nigeria can’t grow (ThisDay) Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Tuesday lamented Nigeria’s lopsided federal structure, noting that it had been the bane of national development and…
Harnessing Technology to create more learning experiences – Adetola Salau
“We need technology in every classroom and in every student and teacher’s hand, because it is the pen and paper of our time, and it is the lens through which we experience much of our world.” – David Warlick. There are…
Soft-Skills Education is important for African Schools – Adetola Salau
“Through my education, I didn’t just develop skills, I didn’t just develop the ability to learn, but I developed confidence.” Michelle Obama Last week Saturday, we (our social innovation enterprise- Carisma4U ) had our inaugural STEM conference and it was…
Will our actions ever match our words – Adetola Salau
“Measure a man’s worth by his actions alone. For the devil also promises the moon!” ― Avijeet Das I read about the Teacher strikes in America with a great amount of trepidation and anxiety the past two weeks. Of recent, I…
Why is Sexual Harrassment Endemic in Nigerian Educational Institutions? – Ireti Bakare
Not a week goes by in Nigeria that one isn’t left dumbfounded by a trending story or two. Ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous and the mouth –agape- gasping –for- breath, these stories disappear as quickly as they trend.…