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Rivers need 15,000 new teachers — NUT chair

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 11, 2024

The Nigeria Union of Teachers, Rivers State Chapter, has expressed worry about the teacher shortage in schools across the state, claiming that at least 15,000 teachers are urgently needed. Dr Collins Echekpu, the State NUT Chairman, disclosed this in a conversation with journalists in Port

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Kogi Govt promises improved welfare package for teachers

Angel Ojonugwa May 23, 2024

KOGI (Sundiata Post) – Govt promises improved welfare package for teachers Lokoja, The Kogi Government has promised an improved welfare package for teachers as motivation to deliver quality education in the state. Mr Joel Salifu, Deputy Governor of the state, gave the assurance at a three-day “Education Study Circle Leadership” workshop for members of the […]

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Zulum flags off training of 1,949 teachersTraining

Angel Ojonugwa May 8, 2024

BUI BORNO (Sundiata Post) – Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has flagged off the first phase of training for 1,949 teachers to enhance teaching and learning in the state. Zulum stated this on Monday while flagging off the training at the Waka Biu College of Education in Biu Local Government Area of the state. He […]

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Stakeholders decry teachers’ shortage in Ebonyi

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 26, 2024

ABAKALIKI (Sundiata Scholar) – Regarding the state’s public primary schools, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and other education stakeholders in Ebonyi have voiced concerns about what they see as a decline in quality. In order to attain quality education, they urged the State Government to address the shortage of teachers, infrastructure, and teacher

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Wike discloses agreement with FCT school teachers on strike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 25, 2024

The agreement that Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike had with the Abuja chapter of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) over the primary school teachers’ strike that is now taking place in the capital of the country has been made public. During a meeting with the Area Council Chairmen and FCT graded […]

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NUT urges LASG to address shortage of teachers, other issues

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 14, 2024

LAGOS – In order to fill the void left by retiring and relocated teachers, the Lagos Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has made a plea to the state government to hire more teachers for public schools. In a Saturday interview in Lagos, NUT Chairman Mr. Akintoye Hassan made the request. Given the […]

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Consider integrated education system, ex-NUT secretary advises government

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 14, 2024

IBADAN – To reposition the education industry, Mr. Olu Abiala, a former secretary of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), has advocated for an integrated educational system. Abiala stated that the approach will guarantee the integration of affective, cognitive, and psychomotor components of schooling. He believes that the integration will have a significant positive

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Stakeholders urge Nigerians to emulate Alayande’s virtues

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 14, 2024

IBADAN – Stakeholders, on Wednesday, urged Nigerians to emulate the virtues of the late politician and educationist, Pa Emmanuel Alayande in order to engender all-round growth and development in the country. They stated this at the Fifth Edition of Emmanuel Oladipo Alayande Memorial Foundation, held at the deceased’s residence in Ibadan. The event was organised […]