Category: Education

One Day Governor: Lagos, Ikorodu Celebrate Oriwu College Student, Abdularahman Abdulazeez

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Kunle Adelabu It was a massive celebration for Master Abdulrahman Abdulazeez, a student of Oriwu College Senior Model College, Ikorodu, who emerged as the One Day Governor in Lagos State. The brilliant student won the 20th edition of the Spelling Bee Competition in Lagos State, to attain the feat. The Governor of the state, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, hosted Master Abdulazeez as part of the celebration lined up for the young winner at the State House on Monday, among other engagements at the Alausa Secretariat. The Spelling Bee winner…

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UNILAG Int’l Week: LASUSTECH Charges Varsities On Digital Transformation Strategies

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The Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, has disclosed the need for higher institutions to embrace digitisation of their activities, saying digital transformation has become a must in this digital era. Speaking as one of the panelists at the 4th UNILAG International Week & 17th Annual Research Conference, the VC stated that digital transformation is a strategy that enables universities become more efficient and productive. The panel dissected the theme of the conference “Inclusive Digital Transformation and The University Promises” with…

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Theatre For Education Project Supports Students With Stage Performance Of Soyinka’s “The Lion And The Jewel”

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Kunle Adelabu In an attempt to reverse the poor students’ performance in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), group, under the aegis of Theatre For Education Project, has taken the lead in ensuring students take the necessary leap forward. To achieve this, Ugo Obiayo, Esq, TEE-EF-EE Project Coordinator, said that students, especially those studying Arts, would have the opportunity to watch line drama of recommended dramas for them to have better understanding of the arts. Aside the educative aspect of the TEE – EF – EE project, the exercise…

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Igbogbo Day Planning Committee Chair’s Son, AbdulMujeeb Andu Balogun Bags First Class

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Wale Jagun Master AbdulMujeeb Olamide Andu BALOGUN, the 19 year-old son of the Chairman, Igbogbo Day Planning Committee, Mr Titilope Andu Balogun, has bagged a First Class Honour in Computer Science from the Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. The young Computer Scientist, who is an indigene of Igbogbo in Ikorodu Local Government Area, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, received the honour at the 12th convocation ceremonies of the university on Monday. AbdulMujeeb graduated with 4.88 CGPA to attain the First-Class Honour status. A total of 1,662 students…

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Boarding School Fees Hike: Lagos Assembly Wades In

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State House of Assembly has waded in the controversy generated by the hike in boarding fees in the state’s model colleges. The boarding fees was reviewed from N35,000 to N100,000 for the 2024/2025 academic session, which began on September 15, 2024, which sparked protests across the state. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, who addressed the protesting parents at the Assembly assured that the lawmakers would intervene. At the plenary session on Monday, the Speaker explained that his intervention became necessary after hearing the protest chants…

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Sanwo -Olu Cancels Scholarship Application Fees

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Our Reporter Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the removal of application fees for scholarships and bursaries offered by the Lagos State Scholarship Board (LSSB). This decision aligns with the administration’s THEMES Plus Agenda initiative aimed at promoting youth empowerment and social inclusion. In response to this significant decision, the LSSB Secretary, Mr. AbdurRahman Lekki expressed gratitude for the Governor’s support, emphasising the long-term benefits of investing in the education of the state’s youth. According to him, the initiative aims to foster inclusivity and alleviate the financial burden…

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Lajo Community Commends Gov. Sanwo – Olu, Hon. Aro Moshood, Others Over Approval For School Rebuilding

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Kunle Adelabu -Expectant of commencement, completion Residents of Lajo community in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has expressed their appreciation to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, the representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun, and others for the approval of the rebuilding of the Lajo Primary School. The school structure, which was constructed by the community, collapsed on Sunday, April 20, 2024. In a statement by Comrade Ayo Ajayi, Chairman, Lajo Community Development Association (CDA)/Assistant General Secretary, CDC, Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, on behalf…

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Ijede LCDA Chair, Hon. Gbadebo – Alogba Distributes Educational Materials, Grass Cutting Equipment To Schools

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Mariam Akinloye In continuation of her administration’s support for education, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, on Monday, October 14th, 2024, distributed educational materials and grass-cutting equipment to government primary schools in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Local Government, Lagos, Nigeria. The initiative, which was part of the council bosss ‘Back to School Intervention’ program, was designed to support parents in providing essential educational resources for their children, and ensuring that financial constraints do not prevent any child from accessing primary education. The program saw the distribution of branded exercise…

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Emeritus Prof. Wahab, Dame Adunola Benson Honoured As Education Personalities In Focus

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Kunle Adelabu & Ayoola (SIWES Student) -Individuals, schools also receive excellence awards-Lagos Girls Model College, Oriwu College students emerge best in WAEC, BECE 2024 The Emeritus Prof. Kunle Ade Wahab, OFR, OON, an Emeritus Professor, Building, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile – Ife and former Special Adviser to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Due Process, as well as Dame (Mrs) Olabisi Adunola Benson, Co-Founder, Ikorodu High School, Ikorodu, have been honoured as Education Personalities in Focus, at the 5th Education Stakeholders’ Summit in Ikorodu. Emeritus Prof. Wahab, who was also…

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Elepe Community School Emerges Winner 2024 Inter – School Debate In Ikorodu Division

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Wale Jagun with Bolu Orebajo & Ayoola (SIWEST Students) -As Lagos First lady, Senator Abiru, others commend initiative Elepe Community Senior High School, Elepe in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has emerged winner of the 2024 Inter – School Debate Competition in lkorodu division. The school defeated Government College, Ikorodu and Ipakodo Senior Grammar School, Ipakodo, which emerged first and second runners-up, respectively, at the grand finale of the competition which started three weeks ago with 16 schools participating across the Ikorodu Division. The winning school, represented by Miss…

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