Ekiti State Government has approved recruitment of 1,800 teaching and non-teaching staff into public schools in the State. The State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun who made this known in a statement made available to newsmen in Ado Ekiti, explained that the authorization is a continuous exercise aimed at addressing gaps…
An injection given during some asthma and COPD attacks is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets, reducing the need for further treatment by 30%. asthma-lab The findings, published in November 2024 in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, could be “game-changing” for millions of people with asthma and COPD around the world, scientists say.…
A Junior Secondary School (JSS) student at King’s College Lagos (KCL) has died following a Diphtheria outbreak in the school. The Chairperson of the Parents-Teachers Association (PTA), Peter Oluwaleye, confirmed to PREMIUM TIMES on Monday morning that the student, whose name he did not disclose, passed away last week at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). In…
IMG_3404 Safe School Alliance Hosts Maiden School Safety Awards and Conference The maiden edition of School Safety Awards and Conference, organised by Safe Schools Alliance, in collaboration with the Lagos State Safety Commission, Safe Schools Lagos (SSLAG) and Lagos State Ministry of Education, comes up on September 26, 2023 at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island,…
In a world that constantly evolves and innovates, recognising excellence and achievements becomes even more significant. This Awards ceremony will serve as a powerful symbol of acknowledgment, motivating individuals and groups to push their boundaries and reach new heights. Awards are not mere accolades; they represent a tangible acknowledgment of effort, dedication, and excellence. They…
The Capacity Building Conference (CBC) is one out of the 4 key elements of the Safe Schools Lagos (SSLAG) framework. This is an advocacy workshop which Involves gathering of school owners, administrators and teaching staff into one venue, drawn from all around Lagos city. It holds once every month at the government secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja,…
A US-based education expert, Mrs Bolatito Fatoki, has called on schools to strengthen of special education for children with special needs in Nigeria. Mrs Fatoki made the call on Thursday while speaking at a forum organised for parents in Lagos State tagged Parents Watch Network Hangout. The hangout, organised by Safe Schools Lagos,…
SSLAG Parents Network (SPN) ensures that parents throughout Lagos State have their say on decisions that affect their children. What are the benefits of the SSLAG Parents Network? In this post, I will be sharing some benefits you can get by joining the SSLAG Parents network and tips on positive parenting. 1. Parents can have…
Parents need to understand that as a child becomes more independent he or she will spend more time in the outside world. It is important that you and your child are aware of ways to stay safe. In this post, I will share what you can do to protect your child. Here are a few…
Miju Oladele, the Compliance Lead for SSLAG Implementation Team, and Mr Kaurani, a Team Lead for SSLAG Assessors and Evaluators conducted a Stage 1 Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Exercise on school safety in accordance with the SSLAG (Safe Schools Lagos) Compliance Framework at Dowen College Lagos and Chrisland Schools. The photo shows the management of…
As the project Lead of the SSLAG (Safe Schools Lagos) project, we cannot ignore commenting on the Chrisland School Lagos, trending news. Here are some issues involved: The Girl’s Age and Class. 10 year olds should be in year 5, not JSS2. She is probably in a class with 13 to 15 year olds. This…
Being of German nationality, I am proud of our Chancellor, Mrs Angela Merkel. The first female chancellor of Germany and has been variously described as the “de facto” leader of the European Union and the most powerful woman in the world. Angela Merkel was chosen by Germans to be their Chancellor in 2005. For over…
The SSF- 4 key elements consists of the Compliance (CME), Knowledge transfers, Events, Advocacy/Fundraising. Corona virus also known as COVID-19 is real and we all need to take precautionary measures by making use of the face masks, ensure social distancing, make proper use of hand sanitizer in situations where there is no access to running…
@meshguides is a partner with the ITEN network in the Organisation of American States: Are you a #STEM teacher educator or leader? ITEN, a project of @OAS_official partners w/@meshguides and @TeachersFor2030 to identify great ideas in STEM teacher ed. Present! Join the global conversation. Poster deadline extended to August 20. http://bit.ly/ITENSeminar2021 Schoolrun.com.ng All rights reserved.…
In the cold hamattan of 1984, a Kano indigene from SCIENCE Secondary School Dawakin Today did the unthinkable!!! He scored 9 distinctions (8 A1 and A2) in his West African Senior Certificate (WASSCE) Exams. This achievement seemed unrealistic and never happened that the authorities at Lagos assumed it was a cheat. In order to prove…
A senior secondary school girl in her 14 has been arrested after she attempted to shoot her teacher with a pistol in Cross River State. PARADISE NEWS learnt that the student whose name is yet to be ascertained was arrested on Wednesday at Government Secondary School, Ikot Ewa in Akpabuyo local government area of Cross…
On its website, the US Embassy, in a piece of information meant for Americans intending to visit Nigeria, describes the country in very unflattering terms. It harps on two major albatrosses, namely crude infrastructure and poor security. Anyone familiar with the Nigerian terrain knows full well that its performance in these two areas is horrendously…
Proceed from simple to complex Proceed from known to unknown Proceed from part to whole Proceed from particular to general Motivate learners to learn Do not teach in isolation Teach to learners’ individual difference METHODS OF TEACHING Problem solving method Play way method Story telling method Lecture method Discussion method Field trip/excursion method Assignment method…
•Pledges water, electricity for communities• To complete ongoing construction of schools Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday visited the Nomadic LGEA Nursery and Primary School, Agindigbi, and St. Luke LGEA Primary School, Onila, near Agbamu, Irepodun local government, where he refunded the money so far spent on the ongoing construction of their communities’ schools, The visit came…
There is no denying that successful women over the world have similar characteristics that indeed set them apart from the rest. That she is saddled with these characteristics isn’t a doubt. Her passion is infectious; it’s magnetic. She is that woman that everyone wants to be around. She has stepped out of the confines of traditional…
The Oyo State government under the leadership of His Excellency Engr. Seyi Makinde has been said to have taken the full ownership of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho. RADIO NIGERIA reports that, the National Universities Commission has transferred ownership of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology LAUTECH Ogbomoso to the Oyo State Government while…
The Center for Yoruba Language Engineering (CEYOLENG) is currently using animated cartoons as an instrument for Yoruba language revitalization and vigorously applying digital technology as a strategy for preserving, protecting and promoting Yoruba folktales as a vital form of the Yoruba people’s indigenous knowledge system and living cultural heritage. View the intro at: https://youtu.be/lomUh51-NHc Share…
….Reemphasizes the need to obey Prevention Protocols Lagos State Government has confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in a private boarding school in Lekki. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, who broke the news today, said 181 students and staff members of a private school located in a suburb of Lekki tested positive to COVID19 during surveillance and case…
Nigerians in the diaspora are doing wonderfully well in various facets such as technological innovation, entertainment, education, sports and lots more.In a statement, Emmanuella Mayaki a 10 years old tech savvy was appointed as the coding instructor at a school based in the UK.Also, an entrepreneur named Obinna Ukwuani a Nigerian, based on his previous…
This Symposium is open to all with an interest in teacher experience at the time of COVID-19. To accommodate colleagues living in different time zones, the Symposium will be repeated. The first symposium is being held on Thursday 8th October, 10 am New York time, 3pm London time and the second on Thursday 15th October…
Saturday,19TH SEPTEMBER, 2020 was an important day in the history of education in Nigeria. It was the day that SchoolRun Academy held the first online training event for educators. Over 98 teachers registered and over 50 joined in from all over the country.The moderator Mr TORERA AKIN-ALABI’, calm mien was a plus and an ice…
Indeed, There are big names at the forefront of positive changes being made all over the nation. But one person who has been able to cement her place as a force of positive educational change over the past couple of years by being an outspoken advocate, a leader in innovation, and a policy influencer, in…
There have been many demeaning debate concerning Nigeria Education system and the quality of education itself, despite all of this claims, some students are recording scintillating results in both Local and International Exams. Two students from the Vale Tutorial College, Bodija Oyo State, John Pius-Obayemi and Al-Fatihi Abdulmalik, did pretty well, in June this year.Both…
OverviewDue to the COVID-19 outbreak, childcare settings were closed as a preventative measure to control the spread of the disease. This had a profound impact on children, families and childcare providers throughout the Country. However, recent government guidance has announced that Schools and Early years settings will reopen.This guidance focuses on safeguarding the health and…
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