The National Teachers Institute, NTI, Kaduna has decried the inadequate number of teachers in Special Education Needs and Disabilities, SENDs, that would impact knowledge in pupils with different forms of…
By Gbenga Salau The Executive Director, Human Development Initiatives (HDI), Mrs. Olufunso Owasanoye, has said despite progress, current education resources are insufficient to achieve inclusive education, especially as budgets are…
The House of Representatives has approved a Bill seeking an extension of retirement age for teachers in Nigeria from 60 to 65 years. The approval was sequel to the consideration…
By Nchetachi Chukwuajah The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), the Commissioner for education, science and technology and other stakeholders in the sector have raised support for the education of orphans…
Disability NewsEducation
Plateau Will Implement The National Policy On Reproductive Health And Rights Of PWDs – Kyennan Mizim
The Plateau State Disability Rights Commission is looking forward to working together with the Benue State Disability Community to put into action the National Policy on Sexual and Reproductive Health…
Mr James Lalu, the Executive Secretary of National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) says all is set to develop curriculum on disability and inclusive development of Persons with Disabilities…
The Nigeria Union of Teachers(NUT) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for efforts made at restoring the glory of Nigerian teachers. The Secretary-General of the union, Dr Mike Ike-Ene, gave the…
The Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, says Nigerian teachers will begin to enjoy the new salary structure promised by President Muhammadu Buhari from January 2022. Mr Nwajiuba made…
Children with DisabilitiesEducation
Ogun Govt enhances lives of Children with Disabilities, donates 30 wheelchairs
Ogun State Government has distributed additional 30 wheelchairs to children and learners with mobility restrictions in order to improve their living conditions. Recall that the government had earlier distributed about…
The Provost of Federal College of Education, Special, Oyo, Professor Kamoru Usman, has emerged as the new president of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria(MAN). Professor Usman, who was declared the…
Education
Lagos Announces School Resumption, Adopts Staggered Resumption For Boarders In Model Colleges, Upgraded Schools
Lagos State Government, south west Nigeria has unveiled resumption guidelines for the Y2021/2022 academic session for public and private schools across the State. A statement on Monday by Commissioner for…
by Frank Ikpefan. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and heads of tertiary institutions across the country will hold a policy meeting on August 31 where they will decide…
Children with DisabilitiesEducation
Don’t deprive children with disabilities of education, Lagos govt tells parents
The Lagos State government has advised parents who have children with disabilities not to keep them at home but to register them in school for knowledge and skills acquisition. The…
The Federal Government has announced a plan to review the current secondary education curriculum to place emphasis on skill acquisition at that level of education in Nigeria. The outgoing Executive…
Deaf NewsEducation
DTAN Quiz Competition: Teachers Call For Prioritization Of Prizes, Inclusion Of Junior Categories
Deaf Teachers Association of Nigeria (DTAN), in its bid to advance the intellectual capacities of deaf children in Nigerian schools recently organized a virtual National Quiz Competition for Deaf students…