Abdussalam Amoo

WAEC to release private candidates’ results by Tuesday

On 11th March 2018 by Abdussalam Amoo

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has concluded plans to release the results of the West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2018-First Series by Tuesday. This is as it assured all Nigerians of keeping to record time in…

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iTakeActions to improve government-citizens’ feedback mechanism on education

On 9th March 2018 by Abdussalam Amoo

A recently launched web platform, iTakeActions is set to improve the feedback mechanism between government and citizens in the education sector. It is owned by Noble Missions, a tech social enterprise based in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja. According to its Founder, Charles…

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Chronicles of the ban on Post-UTME: Why it was bound to happen (1)

On 6th March 2018 by Abdussalam Amoo

A Federal High Court in Abuja last Friday, 2nd March, declared the Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post- UTME) conducted by universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in Nigeria as illegal. According to it, there was no extant law authorising the exercise. The court…

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TRCN licence not acceptable to teach in the UK – Consultant

On 5th March 2018 by Abdussalam Amoo

A United Kingdom-based education consultant, Ralueke Atusiuba Parkin has revealed that the Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) certification was not acceptable to license one as a teacher in UK schools. Ms Parkin stated this over the weekend at a guest session…

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Dapchi Girls’ kidnap raises concerns about unsafe schools

On 28th February 2018 by Abdussalam Amoo

On Monday, 19th February, 2018, a group of gunmen stormed the Government Girls Science Technical College, Dapchi in Bursari Local Government Area of Yobe State. The kidnap is suspected to have been orchestrated by terrorist group, Boko Haram though the group is…

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You can use English to study in France – French Diplomat

On 25th February 2018 by Abdussalam Amoo

Laurent Polonceaux is the French Consular General in Lagos. In this exclusive interview with ABDUSSALAM AMOO, he highlighted why Nigerians should consider a university education in France. The French envoy invited students to study in English-taught courses across France while also talking…

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Nigeria ranks 22nd in 2018 Best Countries to Study Abroad index

On 23rd February 2018 by Abdussalam Amoo

Nigeria is ranked 22nd in the Best Countries to Study Abroad index, according to a study tagged Best Countries. The 2018 edition of the ranking which covered 80 countries captures how countries are perceived on a global scale. In its coverage, Best…

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15 safety rules every school should implement

On 19th February 2018 by Abdussalam Amoo

Let’s talk about safety. You own a school or probably administer one. Perhaps, you are a teacher in another educational institution. Safety rules are essential in every school and should be implemented. Safety used to be considered as the responsibility of organisations…

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France partners Kano, two Nigerian institutions on university education

On 15th February 2018 by Abdussalam Amoo

The Government of France is currently partnering with the Kano State Government and two Nigerian institutions to offer scholarship programmes in university education. In an interview with EduCeleb.com, the Attaché for Science and Higher Education at the French Embassy in Abuja, Leïla…

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UNILAG postpones 2016/2017 convocation ceremonies

On 13th February 2018 by Abdussalam Amoo

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) management has postponed the 2016/2017 Convocation Ceremonies earlier scheduled to hold earlier scheduled to hold from Monday, February 19th to Thursday, February 22nd, 2018. The postponement is not unconnected to the industrial action by the nonacademic staff…