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Oyo Government applauds JICA’s intervention projects for educational development

Oyo State Government today, applauded Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for its donations to the development of education in the State, saying the move has increased the educational facilities in the State. The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, said this in his office, while receiving JICA representatives. He commended…

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‘No room for idleness’, Oyo SUBEB chair tells teachers, pupils as schools resume new session

Oyo State Government has urged Heads of Public schools across the State to commence academic activities immediately, saying idleness of teachers or pupils would not be tolerated henceforth. The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran made the declaration while monitoring resumption of schools in the State capital, Ibadan. Adeniran, who…

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Oyo Govt. is committed to improve standard of Technical Education

Oyo State Government, through the Secretary to the State Government Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun has said that the present administration in the State is keenly interested in Technical and Science Education that will in turn waste to wealth. She made this known during a courtesy visit paid to her by the Ministerial Team from Federal Ministry…

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Ekiti varsity to lose accreditation for 50 courses over sack of technologists

From KEHINDE ADEWOLE, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State University, (EKSU) will soon lose accreditation of over 50 courses related to sciences and technology education owing to sack of over 90 percent duly employed technologists, staff of the institution who were affected by the recent mass sack have claimed. The staff members, who spoke to newsmen on Thursday…

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Oyo Commissioner says WAEC fees not in Makinde’s free education policy, parents should pay for it

Oyo state Commissioner of Education, Prof Daud Shangodoyin has explained that payment of West African Examination Council (WAEC) fees is not covered in the state’s free education policy, InsideOyo gathered. This is coming after a circular containing the details and fees of WAEC surfaced online from the Ministry of Education. In a statement issued on…

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IPPIS Controversy: ASUU says Buhari’s government is specialised in fake news, debunks FG’s claim on enrolment of 39,000

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), on Sunday, said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration is a government specialised in the spread of fake news. ASUU made this declaration via a statement made available to DAILY POST in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital by the ASUU Chairman, University of Ibadan chapter, Professor Deji Omole. DAILY…

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NYSC begs Fayemi on prompt payment, better hostels for corps members

From WOLE BALOGUN, Ado-Ekiti The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has begged Ekiti state governor, Kayode Fayemi to commence the payment of allowance for corps members observing their mandatory one year service in the state. The coordinator of NYSC in Ekiti state, Mrs Emmanuella Okpongete made the request on Monday while speaking at the swearing-in…

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Shocker! Secondary pupils drug teachers to cheat during exam in Lagos

A JUNIOR secondary school pupil has shocked a gathering of educationists in Alausa with a revelation. The boy told the audience how fellow pupils drugged their teachers to cheat during examinations. A parent also said she was severely distressed by her neighbour’s child drug abuse. These were the revelation at the seminar organised by the…

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Fayemi warns corps members against indiscriminate sex, unauthorized trips

From KEHINDE ADEWOLE, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has warned corps members posted to the state against indulgence in indiscriminate sex and embarking on journeys without official permission. Fayemi also warned them against social vices like cultism, Internet scam, drug peddling, kidnapping, prostitution and robbery capable of destroying their lofty dreams. This was just…

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Edo Polytechnic expels two students caught having sex inside lecture hall (Photo)

Edo state polytechnic The nation’s tertiary institution has been rocked by a series of sexual scandals in the last few days with the most recent being the Babcock sex tape which leaked online. Well, while Nigerians are still debating whether Babcock was right to have expelled both students since the activity didn’t happen within the…

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