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SHOCKING! Only 28 students registered for Common Entrance examination in Zamfara

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The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu , on Wednesday said the Federal Government was worried about the low number of candidates seeking admission into its 104 colleges across the country , who registered for the 2018 National Common Entrance Examination .
The minister , in a statement released in Abuja by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Education, Mrs . Priscillia Ihuoma , noted that only 28 candidates from Zamfara State registered for the examination .
Pleading with state governments , heads of schools and interest groups to persuade school – age children in the areas with low registration to register for the examination , he said that a directive had been given to leave the portal open for registration until April 13.
Adamu said the report of a stakeholders ’ meeting held recently indicated that Taraba , Kebbi and Zamfara states had the lowest number of candidates who registered for the entrance examination . While Taraba had 95 candidates, Kebbi had 50.
The release read in part, “ Ahead of the 2018 National Common Entrance Examination for admission of candidates into the 104 Federal Government colleges on Saturday, April 14, the minister has expressed worry over low registration for the examination so far .
“According to him , the report of a meeting of major stakeholders in the education sector said candidates registered in 2018 stood at 71, 294 as against 80, 421 that wrote the examination in 2017 .
“The report further shows three states with the highest number of pupils registered so far are : Lagos with 24 ,465 candidates, the Federal Capital Territory , Abuja, with 7 ,699 and Rivers State with 4, 810 candidates respectively . On the other hand, three states with extreme low registration are : Zamfara with only 28 candidates, Kebbi , 50 and Taraba , 95 candidates respectively . ”
The minister said the examination would go on as planned and urged state governments, parents, heads of schools and relevant interest groups in areas to take steps to remedy the situation.

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Bottomline Media Set To Host Ikorodu School Summit and Awards 2024

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Sahara Weekly Reports That All is now set for the much awaited Ikorodu School Summit and Awards 2024, scheduled to take place on Thursday November 28, 2024 at The Life Theological Seminary Center, Obafemi Awolowo Road, Ikorodu Lagos Nigeria.

 

Bottomline Media Set To Host Ikorodu School Summit and Awards 2024

 

Chief Host:

Hon. Wasiu Ayodeji Adesina,

Executive Chairman,

Ikorodu Local Government Area

 

Speakers:

Keynote Speaker: Pastor Olufemi Adefolarin Oshin

Pastor is charge of RCCG, Jesus Partners Assembly, LP 98 – Eruwen, Ikorodu, Lagos State.

 

Special Guest Speaker: Hon. Folashade Olabanji Oba

Vice Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government Area, Lagos State.

 

Guest Speaker: Mrs Owenaze Blessing Ella

Director, Unique Prella School, Ikorodu Lagos

 

Symposium: Lead Discussants

 

Bottomline Media Set To Host Ikorodu School Summit and Awards 2024

 

Princess Mulikat Fehintola Sanni, CEO, Mulifelong Motors

 

SP Ayuba Tunni Umma, PPRO Zone 2 Police Zonal Command, Onikan Lagos Nigeria

 

Pastor Prof. Durodola Olujide Ajani, Head of Schools, Dobar Group of Schools

 

Guests Of Honor:

 

Mr Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, Lagos State Commissioner For Basic and Secondary Education.

 

Senator Mikhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA. lkorodu East Senatorial District

 

Hon. Babajimi Benson, Federal House Of Representatives, Ikorodu Federal Constituency.

 

Hon. Ogunleye Gbolahan, member Lagos State House of Assembly, Ikorodu constituency 1

 

Moshood Aro, Member Lagos State House of Assembly, Ikorodu State Constituency 2

 

Royal Father Of The Day:

HRM Oba Kebiru Adewale Shotobi

The AYANGBURE Of Ikorodu Kingdom

 

 

 

About The Summit

 

 

 

The Ikorodu School Summit & Awards is aimed at bringing together all stakeholders, including the administrators, school proprietors, community leaders, teachers, students, religious leaders, government officials, parents, security agencies, etc, under the same atmosphere to address the root causes of moral decadence in the society.

 

Theme: Education Beyond The School

Classroom: Addressing The Root Causes Of Moral Decadence In The Society

 

According to the convener of the summit, Arthur Igbolaju Richard who doubles as the publisher of Bottomline News Magazine online, the aim of this school summit is to promote education beyond the school classroom, and to help tackle the issue of moral decadence amongst our young population.

 

The summit will also recognize with awards deserving members of the society who have distinguished themselves by using their positions and resources to advance the development and advancement of education, and also those who have played excellent and exemplary role in building and developing the society.

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Chrisland University Forges Strategic Partnership with ICSAN

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Sahara Weekly Reports That In a significant step towards fostering collaboration and academic excellence, Chrisland University hosted a formal event marking the signing of a landmark Linkage Agreement with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN).

 

 

Chrisland University Forges Strategic Partnership with ICSAN

 

The ceremony, which was held at the Senate Chamber of the University, commenced with an inspiring opening address by the Vice-Chancellor of Chrisland University, Professor Chinedum Peace Babalola, who emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between academia and professional bodies to equip students with essential leadership and administrative skills.

 

 

 

While speaking on the opportunities that will accrue through the programs, the Chairman of the Governing Council of the institute, Mrs. Funmi Ekundayo, assured the University that the students and staff would benefit through the practical insights that will be brought to bear by the Governance experts. The President of ICSAN further highlighted the shared vision and commitment towards advancing governance and professional ethics in Nigeria.

 

Chrisland University Forges Strategic Partnership with ICSAN

 

 

The event culminated in the formal signing of the Linkage Agreement, symbolizing a promising partnership poised to offer students enriched learning experiences and greater access to professional development opportunities.

 

 

 

This collaboration is set to drive innovation and career readiness and contribute to the overall intellectual growth of Chrisland University staff and students.

 

 

 

ICSAN is an offshoot of the International professional body with its headquarters in London and associations in Commonwealth countries. The Institute is a member of the Corporate Secretaries International Association (CSIA). The Geneva-registered global organization is the global voice of corporate secretaries and governance professionals.

 

 

 

This linkage agreement will allow providing professional training and certification to our undergraduate students in the disciplines of Law, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, and Accounting.

 

 

 

The collaboration may also extend to providing training and certification to staff in the University Community in the areas of Corporate Governance and Administration, Corporate Secretaryship, and Corporate Financial Management.

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Ajadi Commends Reversal Of Age Limit For WASCE, NECO

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Ajadi Commends Reversal Of Age Limit For WASCE, NECO

Ajadi Commends Reversal Of Age Limit For WASCE, NECO

 

 

 

 

Sahara Weekly Reports That A leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Olufemi Ajadi has commended the Federal Government for reversing itself on the 18 years minimum age to sit West Africa School Certificate Examinations, (WASCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO).

 

 

Ajadi Commends Reversal Of Age Limit For WASCE, NECO

 

 

 

He said: “This decision has portrayed President Bola Tinubu’s administration as a listening one.” However, Ajadi told the Federal Government to reverse the fuel pump hike which has piled more pressure on the suffering masses.

 

The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, had announced that beginning from the next academic session, students below 18 years will not be allowed to sit for WAEC and NECO, a decision that was greeted with condemnation by many Nigerians, including Ajadi.

 

He had urged the government not to implement such a policy in the interest of many youths who are already in Senior Secondary Schools and may have to sit at home for many years to reach the age of 18.

 

On Friday, the Minister of State for Education Tanko Sununu said the government never restricted the age for students to sit for WAEC and NECO to 18 years.

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