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From L-R: Chairman, Education Writers Association of Nigeria (EWAN), Mr. Mojeed Alabi, receiving an award on behalf of the association from the vice chancellor of Babcock University, Ilisan, Ogun State, Professor Ademola S. Tayo.   The Vice-Chancellor of Babcock University, Professor Ademola S. Tayo, has called on education writers to prioritise narratives that foster unity , compassion  and excellence in their reporting. Addressing members of the Education Writers Association of Nigeria (EWAN) during a dinner held in their honour, he emphasised the critical role of journalists in shaping public discourse and promoting societal progress.   He urged writers to leverage their influence to promote peace, compassion, and understanding, particularly in a society where discord and strife often dominate the headlines.   “Let us utilise our professional platform to advocate for unity rather than perpetuate division through disparaging or destructive narratives,” Prof . Tayo...

As Nigeria celebrates its 64 th   independence anniversary, the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) has proposed strategies to transform the challenges facing the nation’s education sector into opportunities for growth and improvement. The association  emphasi s ed the need for the government to prioriti s e education funding, ensuring that both public and private schools are adequately equipped to provide quality learning environments. This includes investing in modern infrastructure, digital tools, and resources to enhance the teaching and learning experience. In a statement marking the 2024 independence anniversary, the National President and Secretary of the association, Chief Yomi Otubela and Comrade Ajibade Augustine, respectively, emphasised the urgent need to address the welfare of teachers, particularly those in public schools, noting that the government could enhance teachers' motivation and commitment by offering better incentives and prov...

Babcock University Officers and others with the inductees   Newly qualified medical doctors have been urged to prioritise their calling above financial gain. President / Vice-Chancellor of Babcock University, Professor Ademola Tayo, gave the counsel during the induction of 93 newly qualified doctors. Speaking at the 9th induction ceremony, held at the university’s 600-seater Medical School Auditorium, Professor Tayo reminded the inductees that their training has prepared them to be missionaries, not mercenaries. “In a world filled with misery and pain, you are privileged to be called to a special kind of service. Be courageous when things get tough and always seek divine guidance. You are trained to be missionaries, not mercenaries,” he said. Also, at the induction ceremony, t he Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) emphasised the importance of practising within the boundaries of their competence. Representative of the Registrar of the Council, Professor Olusegun Akinyinka,...

World Teachers’ Day: ERC calls for N200k minimum wage for Nigerian teachers  In commemoration of the year 2023 World Teachers' Day (WTD), the Education Rights Campaign (ERC) has raised its voice in advocating for a minimum wage of N200,000 for Nigerian teachers in both public and private schools.  ERC salutes Nigerian teachers; advocating for improved working conditions and an end to public education underfunding and commercialization which it said, is pricing education out of the reach of children from poor backgrounds.  It also emphasized the importance of providing adequate teaching staff, well-equipped classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and functional facilities to enhance the quality of education in public schools.  The aim, it says, is to make these public institutions a more attractive option for working-class and middle-class families, reducing the dependence on private schools. ERC was formed by the Democratic Socialist Movement (DSM) in 2004 to campaign f...