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Returning Students Would Pay Third Term Fee - FG - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor In addition to the release of the comprehensive schedule for various National Examinations for exit classes yesterday, the federal government had stated that the returning students would have to pay their third term fee if they have not yet paid for it. The Director, Press and Public Relations of the ministry, Mr Bem Goong revealed this today while clarifying the issue.
FG Rolls Out Schedule For National Examinations - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor The Federal Government has released a comprehensive schedule for various National Examinations for exit classes, spanning from 17th August to 18th November, 2020. A press release signed by the director, Press and Public Relations of the ministry, Bem Goong revealed that the Minister of State for Education, Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajuiba, made the announcement today in Abuja after series of meetings with Chief Executives of examination bodies in the country.
UNICEF Calls For Domestication Of Child Rights Act In Kano - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on the Kano state government to domesticate Nigeria Child Rights Act in order to provide the framework for child protection. UNICEF country Representative, Peter Hawkins made the call yesterday during a webinar, organized by the organization in partnership with Kano State Government and the Almajiri Child Rights Initiative (ACRI) to discuss the Alternate pathways and future of Almajiri children in the state.
COVID-19: WHO And Asymptomatic Patients Controversy - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor A COVID-19 asymptomatic patient is one who is infected with the virus but does not develop symptoms. After the virus was discovered in China, researchers have warned that people without any COVID-19 symptoms could still be silent carriers of the disease. This, the world worries, might make the pandemic harder to control, as it becomes imperative that people must abide by the social distancing rule and wearing of masks even when they do not feel sick.
Bobboyi Seeks Independence Of State Universal Education Boards - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor The Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Hamid Bobboyi has called for independence of the State Universal Basic Education Boards(SUBEB) for effective implementation of the UBE programmes. Bobboyi stated this during a visit of some key stakeholders of basic education sub-sub-sector from Benue State who were led by the Commissioner of Education, Prof. Dennis Ityavyar at UBEC headquarters, Abuja.
School Reopening: Why FG Must Get It Right - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor The federal government in March ordered the closure of all schools across the country to curtail the spread of Coronavirus. Many parents have expressed worry that the long stay-at-home will surely be a hindrance to the progress of their childrens educational pursuit. As a result, the Federal Government had launched free e-learning portals for all students in primary and secondary schools following the schools closure.
NGO Donates Borehole, Foodstuff To FCT Community - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor In order to commemorate the Children’s Day, a Non-governmental Organisation (NGO), the African Scholar Care Initiative (ASCI) has donated a borehole to the LEA Primary School, Jahi, in the Federal Capital Territory. The NGO, also fed over 1000 children in the community and donated foodstuff to the people in the area.
We Are Investigating Over 40 Cases Of Violence, Abuse Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic - NAPTIP DG - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor The Director G11eneral of National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Dame Julie Okah-Donli has revealed that the agency is investigating over 40 cases of violence and abuses which occurred during the lockdown amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Buhari Appoints Prof Obioma NECO Registrar - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor The National Examinations Council (NECO) has gotten a new Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Godswill Obioma. Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari terminated the appointment of its former registrar, Prof. Charles Uwakwe following allegation of violating the Public Procurement Act (2007) and pursuant to PSR 030402 and part 1 schedule 4 (i) of NECO Establishment Act.
Buhari Sacks NECO Registrar, 4 Others - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor President Muhammadu Buhari has terminated the appointment of Prof. Charles Uwakwe as the Registrar/Chief Executive of the National Examinations Council (NECO). Recall that Uwakwe and two members of the Management Staff were on 10th May, 2018 placed on suspension while an investigative panel was constituted to probe the allegations of unsatisfactory conduct levelled against them.
COVID-19: FG In Dilemma Over Lack Of Bed Space At Isolation Centres - aljazirahnews
Might Consider Treating Patient At Home By Genevive Okafor As the number of people with the Coronavirus increases, the Federal Government has stated that it might consider treating coronavirus patients at home due to shortage of bed spaces at isolation centres.
COVID-19 And Scares Of Community Transmission In Nigeria - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor The lockdown aimed at curtailing the spread of Coronavirus in Nigeria is almost in its fourth week. However, Nigerians are worried that the lockdown has done little or nothing to stop the spread of the virus. As at April, 23 2020, 108 new COVID-19 cases were discovered in the country, with Lagos State recording the highest of 78 new cases. According to the National Centre for Disease Control, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country has risen to 981.
COVID-19: FG Mulls Extension Of Lockdown - aljazirahnews
Buhari’s address to set new measures Facemask may be compulsory By George Emine and Genevive Okafor Even as the majority of Nigerians continue to groan under the economic weight of the lockdown imposed on the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Lagos and Ogun States, sources close to the presidency have revealed to AljazirahNigeria that President Muhamadu Buhari in his address to the nation on Monday April 27, will extend the lockdown.
COVID-19: Lagos Govt Approves Increase In Hazard Allowance To Health Workers - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lagos State Government has approved an increase in the hazard allowance of health workers in the state public service from N5,000 to N25,000. This was revealed in a circular dated April 21, 2020 and was signed the Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola. The circular with reference number CIR/HOS/’20/Vol.1/045 revealed that the allowance was increased to appreciate the dedication of the health workers in the fight against the COVID-19.
Over 40 Health Workers Test Positive For Coronavirus - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire has revealed that over 40 health workers have tested positive for Coronavirus in the country. The Minister disclosed this during the briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 in Abuja on Thursday, April 23. Ehanire urged all health workers in the frontline of the COVID-19 fight, to always protect themselves while giving treatment to patients.
Malaria Deaths Could Double During COVID-19 Pandemic, WHO Warns - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor The World Health Organization has stated on Thursday that the new coronavirus pandemic could severely disrupt access to anti-malaria nets and drugs in sub-Saharan Africa. The global health organisation also warned that malaria deaths might double if efforts are not urgently made to scaled up the access.
Education Ministry Disowns Report Of School Resumption - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor The Federal Ministry of Education has disowned a press release circulating on multiple social media platforms, insinuating that schools will reopen in November 2020. In a press statement signed by the ministry’s director, Press and Public Relations, Bem Goong, it described perpetrators of the story as illiterates who appears to be mental. The statement urged Nigerians to ignore the release as there is no truth in the content of the release.
COVID-19: UN Provides 10,000 Test Kits, Other Health Equipment To Nigerian Govt - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor The United Nations has donated vital health supplies to the federal government in support of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria.
Protecting Health Workers, The Real Heroes In Fight Against COVID-19 - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor The importance of health workers is sometimes undermined until a pandemic strikes. Health workers have put their lives on the line to ensure that those who have contracted the virus are taken care of and the disease curtailed. These doctors, nurses, care givers and paramedics are normally faced with an unprecedented workload in overstretched health facilities. They are exposed to hazards that put them at risk of infection.
COVID-19: We've Not Postponed 2020 BECE, SSCE-NECO - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor The National Examinations Council (NECO) has stated as fake news trending on the social media purporting that the Council has shifted the 2020 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) due to the prevailing situation in the Country.
COVID-19 Lockdown Begets Hunger In Nigeria - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor President Muhammadu Buhari during his nationwide speech on Sunday, March 29, announced a 14-day shutdown of business, economic and social activities in Lagos, Ogun and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The President stated that the lock down was necessitated based on the advice of the Federal Ministry of Health and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, which was aimed at containing the COVID-19 from spreading to other states of the federation.
COVID-19: TRCN Postpones Teachers Qualifying Examination - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has suspended its professional qualifying examinations slated for April 17 and 18, this year. The Registrar of the Council, Prof. Josiah Ajiboye whie speaking to newsmen stated that the postponement was made due to COVID-19 pandemic which has brought about the shutdown of many activities in the country. He added that new dates would be communicated to candidates as soon as the situation returns to normal.
COVID-19: JAMB Donates 3 Ventilators To Hospitals In Abuja - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that it has donated three ventilators to hospitals in Abuja in order to support the fight against the COVID-19 virus. In a press statement signed by the Board’s Spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, it revealed that the donation was borne out of the JAMB’s desire to support the Federal Government’s determination to ensure that no Nigerian succumbed to the virus.
Lagos Has Highest Number Of 2020 UTME Candidates With 240,758 - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor Lagos State has the highest number of candidates that sat for the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) with 240,758 students. This was revealed in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Weekly Bulletin. Ogun State has the second highest candidates with 109,107 while Oyo State has the third with 103,467 candidates.
NECO To Sanction Schools Charging Above N9,850 For Registration - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor The National Examinations Council (NECO) has revealed that it will sanction schools that charge above the government-approved fee of N9,850 as registration fee for the 2020 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE).
20.8m Nigerians Living With Kidney Disease - Nephrology Association - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor As the nation joined the rest of the world to commemorate the World Kidney Day, the Nigerian Association of Nephrology has decried the increasing number of Nigerians who are living with kidney disease, putting the number to 20.8m. The Association, which is made up of Nephology Doctors, Nurses and Technicians, however said that early detention will go a long way to help to either manage the illness or eradicate it completely.
Covid-19: States Prone To Pandemic - aljazirahnews
On Thursday, February 27th 2020, Nigeria recorded its first case of the much-dreaded Coronavirus, which makes the country the first in Sub-Saharan Africa to be so affected, heightening fears of a very dire situation. By Cyril Ogar and Genevive Okafor Nigeria’s Ministry of Health reported that an Italian national who works in Nigeria was responsible for bringing Covid-19 from Milan, Italy.
N84.7b Appropriation For Education In 2020 Budget, Not Enough - Perm Sec - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Arch Sonny Echono has stated that the N84,728,529,572 appropriated for education in the 2020 budget cannot cater to the many challenges in the ministry. Echono who was speaking when he received the House of Representatives Committee on Tertiary Education and Services, who visited on an oversight function today, laid the blame of the seemingly slow pace of the nation’s educational development on poor budgetary allocations.
NECO Sacks 19 Staff Over Certificate Forgery - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor The National Examinations Council (NECO) has sacked 19 staff from its service over certificate forgery. A statement signed by the Head of Information and Public Relations Division of NECO, Azeez Sani stated that a Staff Certificate Verification Committee constituted by the Management had fished out the staff after they had undergone thorough investigation.
JAMB Registers Over 1.9m For UTME - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB), Prof Ishaq Oloyode has revealed that over 1.9 million candidates have registered for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) examination. The registrar who was speaking during an interview session with newsmen at the commissioning of the Board’s New General Services Department Building in Bwari yesterday, stated that there won’t be extension for the registration which ended February, 17, 2020.
NECO Releases 2019 Nov/Dec SSCE Result - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the result of the 2019 November/December Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). In a press release signed by the Acting Registrar of the Council, Abubakar Mohammed Gana stated that the result was released 49 days after the last paper was written on December 18, 2019. It revealed that a total of 70,140 candidates registered for the examination Nov/ Dec examination.
Funding Gaps Across Africa May Hinder 2030 Deadline On Malaria Eradication - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor The achievement of the global target for malaria elimination by 2030; will likely be hindered by funding gaps across Africa, a new survey has said. The survey, Malaria Futures for Africa, MalaFa, is the first systematic attempt in many years to collate expert African views on malaria policy. MalaFa found that countries in Africa are highly unlikely to meet the 2030 deadline in the fight against malaria if considerable changes did not occur in funding and delivery.
HIV/AIDS: Need To Tackle Mother-To-Child Transmission To Meet 2030 Target - aljazirahnews
BY GENEVIVE OKAFOR (WITH AGENCY REPORTS) As Nigeria joined the rest of the world last week to celebrate the World AIDS Day amid significant improvement in the country’s response to HIV in recent years, the impact of the response is evident in the preliminary results of the Nigeria HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey, NAIS, released in March.
Yellow Fever Kills 29 In Bauchi - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor About 29 people have died in Bauchi State following the outbreak of yellow fever, an acute viral haemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes. Announcing the death toll recently, Chairman, Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, BSPHDA, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed said 224 suspected cases were discovered in the state.
Nigeria Leather Industry Generates $600m Annually- Onu - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has revealed that the Nigerian leather industry generates revenue for the country valued between $600 to $800 million annually. A press release signed jointly by Maryam Zakari and Otuyemi Adetayo for the Head (Public Communication) of the ministry, revealed that Onu was speaking during the National Leather and Leather products policy implementation plan validation workshop in Abuja.
World Teachers’ Day: Obaseki Wins Most Education-friendly Governor - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor, Abuja As the nation joins the rest of the world to preach for better welfare for teachers at the Teachers’ Day celebration, the Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki has been singled out as the Most Education- friendly governor among all the governors in the country.While conferring him with the award yesterday, the minister of state for education, Emeka Nwajuba revealed that the governor among other things has made life better for teachers in the state with the regular...
Family Planning: Tool To Stimulate Economic Progress, Social Development - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor “It’s Your Life, It’s Your Responsibility” is the theme for the 2019 World Contraception Day, aimed at promoting the health and welfare of the entire family and in turn the whole community, nation and the world. World Contraception Day is an annual event commemorated to improve awareness of all contraceptive methods available, and also encourage young people to make informed choices on their sexual and reproductive health.
Family Planning: Tool To Stimulate Economic Progress, Social Development - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor “It’s Your Life, It’s Your Responsibility” is the theme for the 2019 World Contraception Day, aimed at promoting the health and welfare of the entire family and in turn the whole community, nation and the world. World Contraception Day is an annual event commemorated to improve awareness of all contraceptive methods available, and also encourage young people to make informed choices on their sexual and reproductive health.
Racing To Be A Landlord In FCT - aljazirahnews
BY GENEVIVE OKAFOR Accommodation is one of the basic needs of every man. Man has always struggled to put a roof over his head no matter how small. In the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, putting a roof over one’s head has become more difficult for the average and low income earners who have to grapple with the constant harassment of landlords who opportunistically increase rent almost every year.
The 419 Game: An Everyday Occurrence - aljazirahnews
BY GENEVIVE OKAFOR Every single day, hundreds of Nigerians from various quarters fall into the very hands of con fellows generally referred to as 419ners. The name “419” actually said as “four one nine” derives from the section of Nigerian law (Criminal code) that con artistry and advance fee fraud comes under. Many have come out with a story to tell with their lives intact, while some have no story to tell because their life was snuff out of them by these fellows.
Promoting Herbal Medicine In Nigeria And Way Forward In Health Sector - aljazirahnews
BY GENEVIVE OKAFOR Recently, the Minister of State for Health, Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora called on Nigerian universities to introduce Bachelor of Science degree programme in herbal medicine in order to bring about better healthcare delivery. Mamora made the call at a news conference commemorating the 2019 African Traditional Medicine Day in Abuja, which is celebrated on August 31 annually.
Experts From Over 20 Countries Seek Solution To Nigeria's Energy Problem - aljazirahnews
BY GENEVIVE OKAFOR Experts from over 20 countries in the world have gather in Nigeria at the Power Africa Conference to seek solution to the lingering crises in the power sector of the country. Speaking while briefing the press on the conference recently, the Conference General Chair, Engr. Tunde Salihu expressed sadness that about 46 per cent of Nigerians are yet to access electricity adding that something needed to be done to change the narrative.
High Rate Of Illiteracy And Nigeria’s Development - aljazirahnews
BY GENEVIVE OKAFOR In 2017, the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu announced that 60 million Nigerians, or 30% of the population, cannot read or write. This was a source of concern to the minister and too many Nigerians who believed that without education, Nigeria is going nowhere. Adamu who spoke during the opening of the 2017 Nigeria’s Annual Education Conference stated that Nigeria will not achieve its development aspirations until it checks the high level of illiteracy.
Institute Of Space Science Engineering Pioneers With 24 Students - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor The Institute of Space Science and Engineering (ISSE) Abuja, has started its first ever school session with 24 students. In his welcoming address during the ceremony to herald the Pioneering class of 2019/2020 academic session of the Institute, the provost of the school, Prof Olufemi Ogboola revealed that the school was established to promote space programme in the country and Africa at large.
Nigerian Gets CRI Recognition For Cancer Cure - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor Nigeria has lost several persons, including well-known and admirable personalities to cancer. This list includes former Director-General, DG of the National Institute of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Prof. Dora Akunyili; former First Lady, Hajiya Mariam Babangida; wife of former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Aliere Alaibe, and legal icon and human rights activist, Gani Fawehinmi (SAN).
Kano Govt To Integrate Almajiri Into Formal Education - aljazirahnews
BY GENEVIVE OKAFOR Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has revealed that his government will soon integrate the Almajiri education system into the formal academic curriculum of the state. Ganduje revealed this on Thursday, August 22, after paying a working visit to the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu. Ganduje said the state plan was to modify the curriculum in such a way that it would tally with the national curriculum and ensure that out-of-school children are returned back to school.
Adamu, Nwajiuba Resume Duties As Education Ministers - aljazirahnews
By Genevive Okafor The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu and the Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba have assumed duties.The Ministers who arrived after the swearing in ceremony at the Presidential villa were welcomed by many staff of the Ministry.Recall that Adamu has been the Minister of Education with the former Minister of State for Education, Anthony Anwukah for the first four years of President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure.Addressing Directors of the Ministry, Adamu...
Threat Of Emerging Infectious Diseases In Africa - aljazirahnews
BY GENEVIVE OKAFOR (WITH AGENCY REPORTS) Participants at the just concluded 5th African Conference on Emerging Infection Diseases and Biosecurity, held in Abuja, agreed that African countries must strengthen their National Public Health Institutes, NPHIs. They said that strengthening the institutes would enable the countries to mitigate infectious disease outbreaks caused by climate change and biological weapons, noting that the continent has continued to experience increased cases of...
Tackling Insecurity Through Reduction Of Out-of-School Children - aljazirahnews
BY GENEVIVE OKAFOR The nation recently woke up to the sad news of 32 students of Almajiri School at Sabon-Gari, Kontagora, Niger State who were molested by a 33-year-old man, Abdullahi Abubakar. Abubakar had confessed to have defiled the students in the school by removing their trousers when they were in deep sleep and had anal sex with them. He had allegedly been having sexual intercourse with his students on a daily basis especially at night. He usually sneaks into their rooms to defile them.
N4.9bn Allocated For Book Development Fund, Says TETFund Executive Secretary - aljazirahnews
BY GENEVIVE OKAFOR The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Prof Suleiman Bogoro has revealed that a total of N4,950,000,000 have been approved as the Book Development Fund for tertiary institutions. Bogoro who was speaking while inaugurating the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) on Book Development Fund in Abuja on stated that already, N2,589,438,751 has been utilised for the intended purpose.
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