SATURDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 2025, 07:39
[Liberian Investigator] Presidential Press Secretary Kula Bona Nyei Fofana, along with two others, was admitted as an attorney-at-law in the Grand Cape Mount County Bar on Monday during the opening of the February A.D. Term of Court.
[New Zimbabwe] A learner at Chogugudza Primary School in Domboshawa who was suspended for wearing long hair to school has been readmitted after successfully challenging the school with the assistance of rights lawyers.
Staff were told they should note that higher marks are awarded at other universities.
Survey shows 60% predict no impact from schools bill while 21% say change will be negative
The majority of academy leaders in England say the government’s new schools bill will not affect how they manage their schools, according to a new survey of multi-academy trust chief executives.
The survey, which involved 120 leaders of about 1,000 academies in England, found that 60% said the bill would...
Departments making stretched links between programmes and government ‘missions’ amid fears of budget cuts
Ministers are trying to “mission-wash” every item of spending in their departments, according to officials, before a spending review at which Rachel Reeves has demanded they justify every pound they receive.
Sources have told the Guardian that secretaries of state and their officials are...
[Independent (Kampala)] Ogot Tribute — When I learnt of Prof. B.A. Ogot’s demise on January 30, 2025, I was flabbergasted, not that I considered him to be immortal, but because of the immense loss to his family in particular, and to the academe, much as he was 96. I was indeed dumbfounded.
School district says expanded immigration enforcement diverts resources and causes decreased attendance
The Denver public school system (DPS) on Wednesday became the first US school district to sue the Trump administration over its policy of allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) agents in schools.
Colorado’s largest public school district argues in the federal lawsuit that the...
[This Day] The Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Hon Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, yesterday emphasised the integral role of sports and physical education in the overall development of students, highlighting the importance of nurturing talents beyond academics.
[ISS] Driven initially by extremist ideology, the kidnappings have become ransom-seeking operations by cross-border criminal groups.
Members of the EIS union were due to walk out on 20 February unless cuts were halted and reversed.
Keir Starmer is going to announce measurable targets to judge his government’s progress on its key missions.
[Capital FM] Nairobi — A new study by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has revealed a disturbing rise in drug and substance abuse among university students, with a notable spike linked to last year’s Gen Z-led demonstrations.
[Nile Post] Interdicted on the eve of a crucial University Council sitting that debated and rescinded the appointment of a deputy vice-chancellor, Nawangwe now says Deus Kamunyu can return to work
Some universities are scrubbing websites and canceling events to comply with executive orders targeting diversity efforts. Other schools are promising to resist.
The former wrestling executive will speak about her priorities for the Department of Education. But she will also likely be questioned on White House discussions to close it.
[Leadership] The government’s suspension of the establishment of private universities in the next one year has raised concerns and debates across the country, sparking discussions about the implications for the future of higher education.
[Leadership] The National Universities Commission (NUC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Daimlas Corporation, a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation, to establish a comprehensive AI ecosystem across Nigerian universities.
[Leadership] Students of Government Day Secondary School, Mpape, Abuja, have been urged to stay focused on their dreams and aspirations despite the challenges posed by their environment.
[Premium Times] Almost 20 months after she attempted the Guinness World Record for the longest individual cooking marathon, Chef Dammy has made a grand return to the spotlight!
[Shabelle] Baku, Azerbaijan — Presidents Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia and Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan signed several key agreements on Wednesday aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation.
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia and South Sudan committed to strengthening bilateral ties through education, with Ethiopia providing free education to 644 South Sudanese students this school year, Ethiopian Embassy in South Sudan announced.