Education – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Mon, 30 Dec 2024 11:51:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Education – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 World Bank Highlights Education Funding Gap in Nigeria and Other Developing Nations https://www.theinfostride.com/world-bank-highlights-education-funding-gap-in-nigeria-and-other-developing-nations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/world-bank-highlights-education-funding-gap-in-nigeria-and-other-developing-nations/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 11:51:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=399126 The World Bank has raised concerns about a widening education funding gap in Nigeria and several other developing nations, warning of the dire consequences this shortfall could have on global educational outcomes. The report emphasizes the urgent need for increased investment to address the challenges plaguing education systems, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Nigeria, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/world-bank-highlights-education-funding-gap-in-nigeria-and-other-developing-nations/feed/ 0 Kano Governor Declares State of Emergency on Education, Announces Hiring of 10,000 Teachers https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-governor-declares-state-of-emergency-on-education-announces-hiring-of-10000-teachers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-governor-declares-state-of-emergency-on-education-announces-hiring-of-10000-teachers/#respond Sat, 08 Jun 2024 11:00:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380094 Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has declared a state of emergency on education, pledging to immediately employ 10,000 teachers across the state. This declaration was made on Saturday at the Kano Government House, marking a significant shift in the state’s approach to education. Governor Yusuf emphasized that the era of educational neglect in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-governor-declares-state-of-emergency-on-education-announces-hiring-of-10000-teachers/feed/ 0 Education: Southwest Nigeria has lost Its Edge! https://www.theinfostride.com/education-southwest-nigeria-has-lost-its-edge/ https://www.theinfostride.com/education-southwest-nigeria-has-lost-its-edge/#respond Sat, 04 May 2024 18:54:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=377247 The purported ranking of states by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), based on their performance in the 2023 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE), is the focus of this piece. In the said publication, ‘Lagos State, which hosts many private schools and is home to virtually all Nigerians, is in the 6th position. The [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/education-southwest-nigeria-has-lost-its-edge/feed/ 0 Kogi State Governor Advocates Increased Education Funding for Human Capital Development https://www.theinfostride.com/kogi-state-governor-advocates-increased-education-funding-for-human-capital-development/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kogi-state-governor-advocates-increased-education-funding-for-human-capital-development/#respond Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:00:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=373082 Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has called for enhanced funding in education to drive human capital development in Nigeria. The governor made this appeal during a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, in Abuja. Accompanied by the state commissioner for education, Wemi Jones, and the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kogi-state-governor-advocates-increased-education-funding-for-human-capital-development/feed/ 0 Education Minister, Prof Mamman reiterates Religious Tolerance in Schools https://www.theinfostride.com/education-minister-prof-mamman-reiterates-religious-tolerance-in-schools/ https://www.theinfostride.com/education-minister-prof-mamman-reiterates-religious-tolerance-in-schools/#respond Thu, 21 Dec 2023 09:37:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=365017 The Minister for Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, has emphasised that inclusivity and religious tolerance in educational institutions in Nigeria remain the Hallmark of democratic ideals. Professor Mamman was responding to a media inquiry on stories making the round that some primary and secondary schools in the country are forcing religious prayers and songs on students [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/education-minister-prof-mamman-reiterates-religious-tolerance-in-schools/feed/ 0 TETFund Disburses Over N400 Billion to Tertiary Institutions in 2023 https://www.theinfostride.com/tetfund-disburses-over-n400-billion-to-tertiary-institutions-in-2023/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tetfund-disburses-over-n400-billion-to-tertiary-institutions-in-2023/#respond Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:00:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364752 The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, revealed on Monday that the board has disbursed a staggering sum of over N400 billion to tertiary institutions nationwide in the year 2023. Speaking during TETFund’s management retreat in Makurdi, Echono explained that this substantial amount encompassed both the backlog from previous years [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tetfund-disburses-over-n400-billion-to-tertiary-institutions-in-2023/feed/ 0 Google Bard vs. Other AI Language Models: Pioneering Multimodal Understanding https://www.theinfostride.com/google-bard-vs-other-ai-language-models-pioneering-multimodal-understanding/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-bard-vs-other-ai-language-models-pioneering-multimodal-understanding/#respond Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:11:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=356049 In the ever-evolving field of artificial intelligence, Google Bard has emerged as a transformative player, pushing the boundaries of AI language models. This article provides a comprehensive comparison of Google Bard with other prominent AI language models like GPT-3, BERT, and RoBERTa, highlighting the innovative multimodal capabilities that set Google Bard apart. The Rise of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-bard-vs-other-ai-language-models-pioneering-multimodal-understanding/feed/ 0 Every Nigerian child will have access to education – Tinubu https://www.theinfostride.com/every-nigerian-child-will-have-access-to-education-tinubu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/every-nigerian-child-will-have-access-to-education-tinubu/#respond Mon, 12 Jun 2023 20:30:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=348825 President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday pledged that his administration would commit more resources to the education sector. The leader said he would ensure that every Nigerian child, regardless of their background, has access to quality education. Tinubu spoke at the State House in Abuja when he received the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/every-nigerian-child-will-have-access-to-education-tinubu/feed/ 0 Education Doesn’t Guarantee Success, Explore Sport Or Your Talent – Chinko Ekun https://www.theinfostride.com/education-doesnt-guarantee-success-explore-sport-or-your-talent-chinko-ekun/ https://www.theinfostride.com/education-doesnt-guarantee-success-explore-sport-or-your-talent-chinko-ekun/#respond Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:31:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=336633 Popular rapper, Chinko Ekun has come out to say that while he feels education is not a fraudulent venture, it is not the yardstick to success. He recently had his say via his social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, a child needs to be taught how to catch up with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/education-doesnt-guarantee-success-explore-sport-or-your-talent-chinko-ekun/feed/ 0 Taliban ban women from many public university subjects in Afghanistan https://www.theinfostride.com/taliban-ban-women-from-many-public-university-subjects-in-afghanistan/ https://www.theinfostride.com/taliban-ban-women-from-many-public-university-subjects-in-afghanistan/#respond Sat, 15 Oct 2022 21:00:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=334267 A year after banning most teenage girls from attending school, the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan are now imposing sweeping restrictions on which courses women can enrol in at public universities. The militant group have said the correct “Islamic environment” needs to be created for older girls to be allowed back into schools, but more than [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/taliban-ban-women-from-many-public-university-subjects-in-afghanistan/feed/ 0 Tinubu Unveils Agenda; Sets To Decentralise Police, Create Jobs, Ensure 12% GDP Growth, Target 15,000MW Electricity https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-unveils-agenda-sets-to-decentralise-police-create-jobs-ensure-12-gdp-growth-target-15000mw-electricity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-unveils-agenda-sets-to-decentralise-police-create-jobs-ensure-12-gdp-growth-target-15000mw-electricity/#respond Thu, 09 Jun 2022 09:50:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=326433 Frontline Presidential aspirant and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has shared his manifesto for the transformation of Nigeria if elected president of the country. TINUBU’S ROADMAP TO NIGERIAN GREATNESS a) 25% annual budget for education b) 10% annual budget for health c) Decentralisation of police d) Introduction of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-unveils-agenda-sets-to-decentralise-police-create-jobs-ensure-12-gdp-growth-target-15000mw-electricity/feed/ 0 Southwest Commissioners of Education meet on Yoruba Language https://www.theinfostride.com/southwest-commissioners-of-education-meet-on-yoruba-language/ https://www.theinfostride.com/southwest-commissioners-of-education-meet-on-yoruba-language/#respond Wed, 16 Feb 2022 21:39:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=318726 Commissioners of Education in the Southwest, Kwara and Kogi States will meet in Ibadan, Oyo State on 3 March 2022 to deliberate on the protection, preservation and promotion of the Yoruba language. This meeting is being organised by the new Yoruba World Centre, a project launched by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in November, 2021. This [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/southwest-commissioners-of-education-meet-on-yoruba-language/feed/ 0 Osun: Progress in Spite of Fractured Politics – Abiodun KOMOLAFE https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-progress-in-spite-of-fractured-politics-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-progress-in-spite-of-fractured-politics-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Sat, 29 Jan 2022 20:20:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=317531 In the last three years, the alleged hostilities between Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State and Rauf Aregbesola, his predecessor in office, stayed only in the realm of speculations. But, a week or two ago, the cat was eventually let out of the bag when the Minister of the Federal Republic openly confessed that there [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-progress-in-spite-of-fractured-politics-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 FG launches free e-learning platform to grow learning https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-launches-free-e-learning-platform-to-grow-learning/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-launches-free-e-learning-platform-to-grow-learning/#respond Wed, 22 Dec 2021 23:01:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=315130 The Federal Ministry of Education has launched a free e-learning website (inspire.education.gov.ng) for all levels of education to facilitate and improve easy learning access. According to NAN, Adamu Adamu, the Minister of Education, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Sonny Echono, at the inauguration in Abuja said the decision was occasioned by the advent of COVID-19 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-launches-free-e-learning-platform-to-grow-learning/feed/ 0 In a Non-conducive environment, building a learning culture will be hard- Nestle Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/in-a-non-conducive-environment-building-a-learning-culture-will-be-hard-nestle-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/in-a-non-conducive-environment-building-a-learning-culture-will-be-hard-nestle-nigeria/#respond Sun, 26 Sep 2021 22:34:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=308909 Building up a proper learning culture and habit in early childhood is quite difficult when the environment is not conducive. This was established by Nestle Nigeria through its Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Mrs. Victoria Uwadoka, on Saturday while commissioning a fully equipped block of 3 classrooms renovated in Salvation Army Primary School 1, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/in-a-non-conducive-environment-building-a-learning-culture-will-be-hard-nestle-nigeria/feed/ 0 We must invest in education or else terrorism will get worse – El-Rufai cries out https://www.theinfostride.com/we-must-invest-in-education-or-else-terrorism-will-get-worse-el-rufai-cries-out/ https://www.theinfostride.com/we-must-invest-in-education-or-else-terrorism-will-get-worse-el-rufai-cries-out/#respond Wed, 22 Sep 2021 22:02:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=308627 Mr Nasir El-Rufai who is the Governor of kaduna state has warned that if Nigeria does not look into proper investments in education, nutrition, health and security, the insecurity situation in the country will get out of hand. The Governor, representing the North West zone at the Human Capital Development Council meeting, complained about the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/we-must-invest-in-education-or-else-terrorism-will-get-worse-el-rufai-cries-out/feed/ 0 We Never Let Our Skits Affect Our Education – Ikorodu Bois https://www.theinfostride.com/we-never-let-our-skits-affect-our-education-ikorodu-bois/ https://www.theinfostride.com/we-never-let-our-skits-affect-our-education-ikorodu-bois/#respond Sun, 15 Aug 2021 19:42:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=303926 Popular skit-makers, Ikorodu Bois are currently celebrating their graduation. They recently appreciated billionaire Femi Otedola for sponsoring their education, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to them, they are very proud of themselves for the fact that they never let the skits affect their education. Ikorodu Bois also thanked DJ Cuppy for her impact in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/we-never-let-our-skits-affect-our-education-ikorodu-bois/feed/ 0 CIIN releases new textbooks on insurance education https://www.theinfostride.com/ciin-releases-new-textbooks-on-insurance-education/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ciin-releases-new-textbooks-on-insurance-education/#respond Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:44:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=303369 The Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) has initiated the second edition of its insurance textbooks for both secondary school and college students. The move, according to the institute, is to promote insurance education and sensitisation to the next generation. The second edition of the textbooks is an improvement on the first edition in terms [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ciin-releases-new-textbooks-on-insurance-education/feed/ 0 Leadway Assurance partners parents on education cover https://www.theinfostride.com/leadway-assurance-partners-parents-on-education-cover/ https://www.theinfostride.com/leadway-assurance-partners-parents-on-education-cover/#respond Mon, 07 Jun 2021 21:33:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=296383 Leadway Assurance Company Limited says it has partnered with the Association of Parents of Private School Students to launch an education insurance policy plan, tagged ‘Group Education Protection Plan’. In said this in a statement on Sunday titled ‘Leadway Assurance partners parents association for bespoke education plan’. The statement said the education plan was launched [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/leadway-assurance-partners-parents-on-education-cover/feed/ 0 Education Is A Priority For Governor Emmanuel Udom In Abia State – Charles Udoh https://www.theinfostride.com/education-is-a-priority-for-governor-emmanuel-udom-in-abia-state-charles-udoh/ Fri, 27 Dec 2019 09:54:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243828 The Akwa Ibom state Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Udoh, has come out to say that the Governor Udom Emmanuel government is focused on transforming education in the state and he has shown this via strategic policies and investments in the sector. Chris, revealed this in a statement as he reacted to a publication in [...]

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]]> Teaching In 2 Or More Universities At The Same Time Is Not Wrong – ASUU President https://www.theinfostride.com/teaching-in-2-or-more-universities-at-the-same-time-is-not-wrong-asuu-president/ Thu, 26 Dec 2019 02:36:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243777 National President, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi has come out to say that it is not a crime for lecturers to teach in two different universities. Biodun who revealed this when he appeared on News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja, said this diversity aids the comparison of standards. According [...]

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]]> Future Of Nigeria’s Education Lies On Private Universities – Prof Julius Okojie https://www.theinfostride.com/future-of-nigerias-education-lies-on-private-universities-prof-julius-okojie/ Sat, 23 Nov 2019 13:11:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=241641 Ex Executive Secretary of the National University Commission, NUC, Prof Julius Okojie has said the future of education in Nigeria rests solely in the hands of our Private Universities. He shared this as he delivered a lecture at the maiden convocation of Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government Area, Delta State. According to him, [...]

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]]> Bisi Akande Shares Obafemi Awolowo’s View On Education — Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/bisi-akande-shares-obafemi-awolowos-view-on-education-yemi-osinbajo/ Thu, 14 Nov 2019 02:43:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=240857 Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo has come out to say that ex-national chairman, All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande shared identical views with the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo on the importance of education in building the mind and aiding nation-building. Osinbajo said both men agreed that a developed human mind would end up meaning good governance. Speaking [...]

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]]> Do Not Listen To Naira Marley, Education Is Key – Moyo Lawal https://www.theinfostride.com/do-not-listen-to-naira-marley-education-is-key-moyo-lawal/ Sat, 09 Nov 2019 20:40:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=240693 Nollywood actress, Moyo Lawal has also shared her reaction to Naira Marley’s tweet on big booty. Naira Marley simply said having a big booty is better than having a master’s degree but Moyo does not agree. Her words, “Please ooh, I heard they said having big booty better than having a masters degree …. is [...]

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]]> Inclusive Education Is Needed For Nigerians To Prosper – Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/inclusive-education-is-needed-for-nigerians-to-prosper-yemi-osinbajo/ Thu, 24 Oct 2019 22:27:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=239180 Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has come out to say that the Federal Government is working tirelessly on initiatives that would bring back quality education and sustainable future for all citizens. Mr. Yemi disclosed this in Lagos during the 2019 edition of Edu360, organized by Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, with the theme “Education beyond walls”. [...]

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]]> Quality Education In Imo State Is Key – Emeka Ihedioha https://www.theinfostride.com/quality-education-in-imo-state-is-key-emeka-ihedioha/ Wed, 21 Aug 2019 02:47:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=236865 Imo State governor, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha has spoken about the steps currently being taken by his government to provide proper education in the state. Emeka revealed this at a Stakeholders’ Interactive Meeting on Education in Owerri, the state capital yesterday. He said the state government will not joke with the future of the younger [...]

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]]> Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri Has Improved Education In Adamawa State – Women Group https://www.theinfostride.com/gov-ahmadu-fintiri-has-improved-education-in-adamawa-state-women-group/ Fri, 19 Jul 2019 12:26:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=235859 Coalition of Women and Youths Advocacy Group in Adamawa has praised Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri on his free education and school feeding policy in public primary and secondary schools in the state. The leader of the group, Mrs. Mammuno Raymond gave this praise at a news conference organized by International Republican Institute and supported by USAID [...]

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]]> No Child Will Be Denied Quality Education In Edo State – Obaseki https://www.theinfostride.com/no-child-will-be-denied-quality-education-in-edo-state-obaseki/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 23:14:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=235572 Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has disclosed that he will give every kid in the state quality education and not do otherwise for the greed of any person blackmailing him to share the state’s little resources. Godwin Obaseki disclosed this during a courtesy visit by members of the School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) from the [...]

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]]> We Will Give Seven-Year Loans To Nigerian Corpers – CBN https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-give-seven-year-loans-to-nigerian-corpers-cbn/ Fri, 21 Jun 2019 19:43:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=235022 The Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed that it will provide loans to National Youth Service Corps members to begin small and medium scale enterprises, which will be paid in seven years. CBN Governor, Dr Godwin Emefiele disclosed this in Abuja as he received the NYSC Director-General, Brig. Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, in his office. He [...]

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]]> Abdullahi Ganduje Declares Free Compulsory Education In Kano State https://www.theinfostride.com/abdullahi-ganduje-declares-free-compulsory-education-in-kabdullahi-ganduje-declares-free-compulsory-education-in-kano-state-ano-state/ Wed, 29 May 2019 23:26:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=233591 Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has declared free primary and secondary education for school age kids in the state. He made the declaration in his acceptance speech, briefly after being sworn in as Kano State Governor for second term in Kano on Wednesday. According to him, tertiary education for Kano indigenes will be subsidised, as [...]

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]]> Adekunle Gold’s Father Is Dead https://www.theinfostride.com/adekunle-golds-father-is-dead/ Tue, 28 May 2019 18:46:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=233550 Adekunle Kosoko a.k.a Adekunle Gold is mourning his dead father, who left this world last night. Reports have it that Prince Hakeem Adeyemi Kosoko, the Permanent Secretary of Education District 4, gave up during the night after battling an undisclosed ailment. Mr Adeyemi was initially flown out of the country because of his sickness and [...]

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]]> Education Is The Only Foundation For Nigeria’s Socio-Economic Growth – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/education-is-the-only-foundation-for-nigerias-socio-economic-growth-buhari/ Fri, 10 May 2019 18:06:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232410 President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that education is the only foundation for socio-economic growth of the country. He shared this at the 13th Convocation Ceremony of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), also called (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra. He said he knows via education, Nigeria can tackle youth unemployment. He begged the graduates to try out ways [...]

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]]> There Will Be Free Tuition At All Levels Of Education If I Am President – Donald Duke https://www.theinfostride.com/there-will-be-free-tuition-at-all-levels-of-education-if-i-am-president-donald-duke/ Wed, 28 Nov 2018 00:01:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=221938 Donald Duke, the Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), promised free tuition in primary, secondary and tertiary educational in the country, if elected president in 2019. Duke, represented by Mr Precious Elekima, the Governorship candidate of the party in Rivers, made the promise on Monday in Port Harcourt, at the flag-off of the [...]

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]]> Rihanna Set To Promote Education, Tourism And Investment In Barbados https://www.theinfostride.com/rihanna-set-to-promote-education-tourism-and-investment-in-barbados/ Sun, 23 Sep 2018 11:24:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=216843 Rihanna has emerged Barbados’ ambassador having made the country so proud as one of the world’s biggest music acts. Born Robyn Fenty, Rihanna was appointed Barbados’ ‘Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary’ by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. Rihanna’s new national role will see her promoting education, tourism and investment of Barbados. The singer’s love for her [...]

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]]> I’m Grateful For My University Education – Adesua Etomi https://www.theinfostride.com/im-grateful-for-my-university-education-adesua-etomi/ Fri, 31 Aug 2018 17:35:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=214723 Adesua Etomi has everything to be thankful for as she reminisces on the time she could barely afford her university fees and now being celebrated by the same institution. The award-winning actress made this known on her Instagram page on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, where she shares a photo of her portrait being celebrated at [...]

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]]> The Dapchi Schoolgirls Must Continue Their Education – Bukola Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/the-dapchi-schoolgirls-must-continue-their-education-bukola-saraki/ Sat, 24 Mar 2018 19:04:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203468 Bukola Saraki has described the return of 101 of the 110 abducted Dapchi Schoolgirls as the answered prayers of millions of Nigerians. He also urged the government to do all within its power to ensure the return of the remaining Dapchi and Chibok girls. “The release of the abducted Dapchi schoolgirls is tremendous news for [...]

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]]> Education Is A Powerful Tool – Timothy Adewale https://www.theinfostride.com/education-is-a-powerful-tool-timothy-adewale/ Thu, 22 Mar 2018 22:25:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203229 Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Government of President Muhammadu Buhari to prioritise the well-being of the released Dapchi girls. According to the group, such commission should be completely independent, and have the mandate to find out exactly what transpired, and identify suspected perpetrators. SERAP said “The report and findings of the [...]

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]]> Toyin Ojora-Saraki delivers Keynote Address to Commonwealth Africa Summit in London https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-ojora-saraki-delivers-keynote-address-to-commonwealth-africa-summit-in-london/ Wed, 14 Mar 2018 20:08:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=202455 H.E Mrs Toyin Ojora Saraki today, 14th March 2018 delivered a keynote address to the 5th Annual Commonwealth Africa Summit in London, United Kingdom as more than 400 global and African thought leaders converged in London to discuss how Africa’s growing youth population can transform the continent. As the Founder-President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa [...]

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]]> Education Must Be Affordable For Every Willing Citizen – Bukola Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/education-must-be-affordable-for-every-willing-citizen-bukola-saraki/ Wed, 06 Dec 2017 21:21:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=191780 Dr Bukola Saraki, has stepped in as regards the tuition fees crisis rocking Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin. The students union of the institution had serially protested in Ilorin against what it described as outrageous tuition fees, insisting that the authorities must revert the tuition fees to the old regime. But Saraki yesterday in a statement [...]

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]]> Education Upgrades The Living Standard Of Citizens – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/education-upgrades-the-living-standard-of-citizens-buhari/ Tue, 14 Nov 2017 22:12:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=189095 President Muhammadu Buhari has asked for a change to the mess in the Nigerian education system that’s responsible for an estimated 13.2 million children currently out of school. His full statement read, “I am delighted to welcome you all to this important ministerial summit which I consider crucial to our quest to improving the lot [...]

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]]> There Is No Substitute To Quality Education – David Oyedepo https://www.theinfostride.com/there-is-no-substitute-to-quality-education-david-oyedepo/ Sun, 12 Nov 2017 18:22:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=188590 Bishop David Oyedepo, has advocated review of the nation’s education system for Nigeria to achieve the desired transformation education sector. The chancellor made the call on Friday, November 10, 2017, in Omu-Aran while speaking at the Graduation, Prize Given Day and Public Lecture to commemorate the 50 years anniversary of Government Secondary School, Omu-Aran. Oyedepo, [...]

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]]> What Is Our Government’s Policy On Education? – Seun Kuti https://www.theinfostride.com/what-is-our-governments-policy-on-education-seun-kuti/ Tue, 05 Sep 2017 14:55:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180964 Seun Kuti is very upset with Nigeria’s political and ruling class. He went on a Twitter rant today, Monday, September 4, 2017, and slammmed the government and political class. “So dey want us to think stupid, everybody celebrating, deyve bn celebrating all dis days, but who is celebrating d slavery days.” “Naija Youths ask again, [...]

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]]> Akinwunmi Ambode Has Developed Lagos State’s Education Sector – Lanre Ogunyemi https://www.theinfostride.com/akinwunmi-ambode-has-developed-lagos-states-education-sector-lanre-ogunyemi/ Sun, 03 Sep 2017 12:24:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180759 The Lagos State House of Assembly has announced the riot act to contractors who take pleasure in cheating the government by collecting money and not delivering projects on time. The House also praised the state Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode for his utmost commitment to providing modern infrastructure for the development of the education sector in [...]

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]]> Education Is Umaru Al-Makura’s Top Most Priority – Ahmed Tukur https://www.theinfostride.com/education-is-umaru-al-makuras-top-most-priority-ahmed-tukur/ Sun, 03 Sep 2017 12:15:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180756 Nasarawa State Government just revealed that it has bought over 7000 beds and mattresses worth N222 million for distribution to the 28 public boarding secondary schools in the state ahead of resumption. Alhaji Ahmed Tukur, a special assistant to the governor made this known at an event days ago. Tukur said that the initiative was [...]

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]]> Kashim Shettima Set To Boost Girl-Child Education In Borno State https://www.theinfostride.com/kashim-shettima-set-to-boost-girl-child-education-in-borno-state/ Thu, 10 Aug 2017 16:42:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=177648 The Borno State Government on Wednesday said it would begin a Conditional Cash Transfer scheme to help girl child enrolment in schools. Alhaji Musa Kubo, the Commissioner of Education, made the statement at a news conference in Maiduguri. “The state government is to introduce a Conditional Cash Transfer to support girl child enrolment and retention [...]

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]]> Yemi Osinbajo Supports Girl-Child Education https://www.theinfostride.com/yemi-osinbajo-supports-girl-child-education/ Tue, 18 Jul 2017 22:43:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172372 Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has thrown his weight behind more enrollment of Nigerian children in schools, saying that the girl-child education should be encouraged. The Acting President made the remarks while he was hosting 20-year-old global education campaigner and UN Messenger of Peace, Malala Yousafzai on Monday, July 17, 2017, at the Presidential Villa in [...]

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]]> Education Will Enhance African Trade – Obasanjo https://www.theinfostride.com/education-will-enhance-african-trade-obasanjo/ Fri, 30 Jun 2017 17:14:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=170192 <img src="https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Muhammadu-Buhari-Olusegun-Obasanjo-300×225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-110728" /Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says that basic education and good governance will enhance intra-African trade. Obasanjo said this at the ongoing 24th Annual General Meeting of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on Friday in Kigali. He said that there should be education for all, adding that it [...]

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]]> World Bank Set To Give Nigeria $961M Loan To Support Education https://www.theinfostride.com/world-bank-set-to-give-nigeria-961m-loan-to-support-education/ Fri, 23 Jun 2017 10:45:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=169312 A total of $961million has been approved by the World Bank to support the implementation of Nigeria’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan 2017-2020. In a statement by the Senior Communications Officer at the World Bank office in Nigeria, Olufunke Olufon, the fund has been planned for two programme-for-results operations. While one is the Better Education [...]

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]]> I Want Free Education For All Nigerian Children – Yakubu Dogara https://www.theinfostride.com/i-want-free-education-for-all-nigerian-children-yakubu-dogara/ Sat, 27 May 2017 21:59:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166368 Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has said the House of Representatives will continue to work towards building a society that will be conducive for the overall growth and development of the Nigerian child. In a press statement signed by his special adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Mr. Turaki Hassan, to [...]

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]]> We Are Investing More In Education And Talent – Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/we-are-investing-more-in-education-and-talent-yemi-osinbajo/ Sat, 27 May 2017 21:59:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166366 Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said Africa is undeterred by the failures of the past. Osinbajo also said the continent is motivated by the incredible energy and talent of its bustling youthful population. Prof. Osinbajo spoke today at the G7 Summit special outreach forum on Africa with selected African nations and leaders including Nigeria, Guinea, [...]

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