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Women inclusion tops as ANWBN holds 2021 summit

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha Sep 22, 2021

The proper representation of women in businesses and the sustainability of women enterprises amid the impact of the pandemic are...

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Noel Akpata appointed into WSIF’s global steering committee

Bunmi Bailey Sep 22, 2021

Noel Akpata, a seasoned innovation strategy consultant has been recently appointed into the Global Steering Committee of the World Social...

Oak Pensions, PEDPAN sign MOU to provide micro pension scheme to e-hailing drivers

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha Sep 22, 2021

Oak Pensions, Nigeria’s leading Pension Fund Administrator (PFA), and the Professional E-hailing Drivers and Private-Owners Association of Nigeria (PEDPAN) recently...

LASUBEB, surveyor general’s office partner to improve learning outcomes

Charles Ogwo Sep 22, 2021

The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) has sought the collaboration of the Surveyor General’s office in the fulfillment...

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Edo signs deal with firm for construction of Benin mall

Churchill Okoro Sep 22, 2021

Edo State government on Tuesday signed an agreement with Persianas Nigeria Limited for the development and construction of a modern...

Ayade signs 2022 appropriation bill into law, says budget will ensure industries take off

Ayade makes case for alternative dispute resolution, judicial autonomy

Mike Abang Sep 22, 2021

Ben Ayade Cross River State governor has appealed to judicial officers in the state to embrace Alternative Dispute Resolution in...

Ex-OPIC boss seeks forensic audit

Chuka Uroko Sep 22, 2021

Former managing director of Ogun State Property Investment Corporation (OPIC), Babajide Odusolu, has denied allegations of misappropriation of state funds...

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Ibom assembly plant targets 1000 vehicles annually, says CEO

Aniefiok Udonquak Sep 22, 2021

The Ibom assembly plant in Akwa Ibom says it will produce 1000 commercial vehicles annually when production begins by the...

Women group seeks end to growing insecurity on world peace day

Churchill Okoro Sep 22, 2021

Echoes of Women in Africa Initiatives, a human rights organization, on Tuesday, urged governments at all levels to put in...

LCCI commends FG’s 2025 budget plan, caution against late implementation

AIESEC alumni, LCCI prioritise youth development for improved management practice

Gbemi Faminu Sep 22, 2021

AIESEC alumni Nigeria (AAN) in partnership with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is set to host the...

Buhari urges judiciary to rejig system to enhance justice

Buhari nominates board members for EFCC, others

Cynthia Egboboh Sep 22, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday submitted the names of nominees for various positions in some federal agencies, to the Senate...

A task for NAFDAC as unbranded Monosodium Glutamate floods northern markets

NAFDAC drives behaviour change sensitisation to grassroots

Seyi John Salau Sep 22, 2021

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in its bid to drastically reduce the harmful consumption...

International Press Centre, EU engage journalists in Kwara

IPC decries attack on GM of JAMZ 100.1FM, demands compensation

Remi Feyisipo Sep 22, 2021

The International Press Centre (IPC) on Tuesday condemned in strong terms last Sunday’s brutal attack on the General Manager, JAMZ...

Book spotlights Olowo’s role in strengthening Nigeria’s financial reporting framework

Lagos pushes for equitable revenue sharing formula

Josephine Okojie-Okeiyi Sep 22, 2021

The Lagos State government has again demanded what it termed fair and equitable revenue sharing formula in Nigeria. The state,...

Reps urge FG to increase education budget from 2022 James Kwen, Abuja The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Budget and National Planning to give further considerations to Education in the subsequent budgetary allocations, beginning from 2022 in order to attain the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) projection by 2030. According to UNESCO, for a nation to achieve the goal of providing quality education for all by 2030, the country would have to allocate at least 26 percent of its national budget to education. However, Nigeria’s budgetary allocation for Education in the last five years is 7.38% in 2017, 7.03% in 2018, 7.05% in 2019, 6.7% in 2020 and 5.6% in 2021, a far cry from the expected standards. It is based on this premise that the House called for Federal Government consideration on Tuesday while adopting a motion on; “Urgent Need to Address the Falling Standard of Education in Nigeria” moved by Johnson Ganiyu from Lagos. Moving the motion, Ganiyu noted that quality education is a crucial tool for the economic growth of any country, thus Goal 4 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is focused on ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting life-long learning opportunities for all. He also noted that Section 18 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) provides that the Government shall direct its policy towards ensuring that there are equal and adequate educational opportunities at all levels. The lawmaker said he was: “Aware that Nigeria’s education system within the last decade has been on a steady decline, ranging from influx of illegal institutions of learning as well as unqualified teachers in the system to poor funding, overcrowding and plethora of decaying infrastructure in schools across the Federation. “Also aware that according to the United Nations, Nigeria has one of the largest populations of out-of-school youth in the world, with more than ten million Nigerian children, 60 per cent of them girls, not in school and will therefore not have the skills they need to get jobs and build secured and stable future. Ganiyu acknowledged that Nigeria has achieved some progress in expanding access to school under the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the domestic Universal Basic Education (UBE) Scheme, however, the expansion has not resulted in improved learning, as the flat learning curve in Nigeria is a proof that getting children to school does not automatically translate to adequate infrastructure, qualified teachers, conducive learning environment, frequent attendance, grade progression, effective classroom governance and more importantly, learning. He expressed concern that the adverse effects of falling standard of Education to a nation is very grave, and the fall in educational standard in Nigeria implies a continued decline in its level of economic growth. The lawmaker also expressed concern that with the current population of about 200 million, 45 per cent of which are below 15 years, there is high demand for learning opportunities translating into increased enrolment which has created challenges in ensuring quality education since resources are spread more thinly. Ganiyu was worried that the burden on education in Nigeria has become even more overwhelming, resulting in more than 100 pupils to one teacher as against the UNESCO benchmark of 35 pupils per teacher; culminating in students learning under trees for lack of classrooms and other harsh conditions. He said if no urgent action is taken, the problem will gravely affect the young and future generations as well as stifle the economic and social developmental prospects of the country.

FG, CSOs inaugurate technical group to monitor economic intervention for women

Godsgift Onyedinefu Sep 22, 2021

The federal government on Tuesday inaugurated a Technical Working Group to track, monitor and ensure accountability in the implementation of...

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Labour advises FG against imposing excise duty on non-alcoholic drinks

El-Rufail: Anti-open grazing law politicised, would fail

Former Kwara State governor loses properties to AMCON over N5bn debt

180,000 jobseekers to benefit as Jobberman launches new work initiative

Synergizing global, regional and national strategies to tackle Africa’s malnutrition

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Women inclusion tops as ANWBN holds 2021 summit

Noel Akpata appointed into WSIF’s global steering committee

Oak Pensions, PEDPAN sign MOU to provide micro pension scheme to e-hailing drivers

LASUBEB, surveyor general’s office partner to improve learning outcomes

Edo signs deal with firm for construction of Benin mall

Ayade makes case for alternative dispute resolution, judicial autonomy

Ex-OPIC boss seeks forensic audit

Ibom assembly plant targets 1000 vehicles annually, says CEO

Women group seeks end to growing insecurity on world peace day

AIESEC alumni, LCCI prioritise youth development for improved management practice

Buhari nominates board members for EFCC, others

NAFDAC drives behaviour change sensitisation to grassroots

IPC decries attack on GM of JAMZ 100.1FM, demands compensation

Lagos pushes for equitable revenue sharing formula

FG, CSOs inaugurate technical group to monitor economic intervention for women

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