At least 27 children and several teachers have been abducted by gunmen at a boarding school in central Nigeria Niger state, local officials told AFP. AbdullberqyEbbo, director general of the strategic operation in Niger state,…
No going back on land reform, Shiri
Government will not return land to the white former commercial farmers but only to the indigenous farmers and those that were under the Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (BIPPA) who were affected during the…
Education department dismisses fake news about school closures
The department slammed fraudulent attempts to confuse the public, which might contribute to ‘hysteria’. The department of basic education dismissed as fake news a document purporting to be a circular saying that schools would close…
Sudan closes schools and universities over COVID-19
Sudan’s has ordered the closure of schools and universities for one month from Saturday to control the spread of coronavirus, a statement from the cabinet said. The statement said all public gatherings, such as weddings…
Declare State of Emergency on Education – ASUU…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Saturday has urge the federal government to, as a matter of urgency, declare a five-year state of emergency in the education sector by allocating 26 per cent…
Burnt dormitory of Gayaza High School
Gayaza High School’s Corby House dormitory housing 60 students caught fire on Friday night. The headteacher Robinah Kizito Katongole assured parents and the public of students’ safety despite the fire incident. She also noted that…
Anchor university prepares for first convocation
As the Anchor University, Lagos (AUL) prepares to welcome its fourth set of students Friday, the authorities also have its eyes on the graduation of its first set of students later in the year. The…
Professor Yusuf Karodia, named the person of the…
Professor Karodia, Founder of MANCOSA and of REGENT Business School, received the award for his contribution to education and the transmission of knowledge across Africa. During the ceremony, held on 29 February in Sandton, Johannesburg,…
Why are Kenyan pupils not getting adequate sleep?
Kenyan pupils, some as young as five, are getting less and inadequate sleep because they are being required to be at school by 06:30am, though classes doesn't commence until 08:00am. Experts are concerned that this…
Ghana: KKMA Donates Gh¢52,000 to Education Directorate
The Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Assembly (KKMA) yesterday handed over a quantity of furniture worth GH¢52,000.00 to the Kpone Educational Directorate for distribution to basic schools in the area. The gesture is the final batch of items…
Ekiti govt dismisses 3 randy teachers
Ekiti Government on Friday announced the immediate dismissal from service of the three public secondary school teachers accused of sexually harassing their female students. The State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), which made this known in…
Food is the last thing students should worry…
Students struggling financially on the University of Johannesburg's Soweto campus can now access a food support programme. Launched on Friday, Tiger Brands' Plates4days programme supports students by looking after their dietary needs. The company said…
Kagame Reshuffles Cabinet, Overhauls Health and Education Ministries
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday evening reshuffled the cabinet making major changes to key ministries notably Health and Education. Dr Daniel Ngamije was appointed Minister of Health, replacing Dr Diane Gashumba who resigned two weeks…
Teachers List 5 Issues Threatening The Right To…
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ATUZ) has claimed that the right to education in the country was now under serious threat. The union observed that the matter is serious considering that the right…
UNIPORT expels 8 students over alleged plagiarism, malpractices
The Senate of University of Port Harcourt (UniPort) has expelled eight students over alleged misconduct bordering on plagiarism, extortion and examination malpractices. Dr Williams Wodi, the Deputy Registrar (Information), confirmed the development in a statement…
Somalia, UNESCO sign education and heritage support deal
Somalia and the United Nations culture and education agency have signed an agreement aimed at strengthening efforts to preserve the country’s cultural heritage and improve its educational sector. “Culture and education are vital for the…
John Magufuli Gets Honorary PhD For Outstanding Leadership
The University of Dodoma, Tanzania's biggest public learning institution, on Thursday conferred an honorary doctorate degree to President John Magufuli in recognition of his outstanding leadership. Benjamin Mkapa, UDOM chancellor and former Tanzanian president, conferred…
Cameroon: Parents raise alarm over disappearance of three…
Three female students of a private secondary school in the Mvog-Beti neighbourhood in Yaounde, Centre region of Cameroon have been declared missing after some three weeks of unfruitful search, reports have confirmed. According to reports,…
Eight Resign Over Abuse of Blind Ghanaian Student…
The only black member of the Oxford Union – a prestigious British debating society with high-profile politicians among its alumni – has resigned following the abuse of a blind Ghanaian student Ebenezer Azamati. The 25-year-old…
