Kano State Government orders students to go back to schools

Commissioner for Education, Malam Muhammad Sanusi-Kiru said in a statement issued by the ministry’s spokesman, Mr Aliyu Yusuf Kano State government directed on Sunday that pupils and students should return to school on Monday, May 17 since the Eid el-Fitri holiday is over. He also stated that defaulting pupils and students would be sanctioned. The … Read more

HEALTH BENEFITS OF BANANA FLOWER

Almost every part of the banana tree can be used in some way or the other. The flowers, fruit and stems can be eaten, the leaves can be used as plates and the bark can be used to make paper. Known as banana hearts, banana flowers are loaded with fibre, protein, potassium, calcium, copper, phosphorus, … Read more

Academic Mentorship in African Universities, not encouraging – Experts

At a virtual symposium held in honour of Professor Jimoh Olaiya Amzat of the department of Sociology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, on his promotion to the rank of professor of Medical Sociology and Social problem. Experts advanced the need for lecturers across the country to democratise the education system in order to cater for a … Read more

It is now everyone’s duty to ensure out of school children are educated – HDI

The Executive Director of the Human Development Initiative, in person of Mrs Olufunso Owasanoye, at a two-day training workshop on monitoring basic education projects, themed, ‘One-Day Tracking Campaign’ said it is everyone’s duty to ensure that out-of-school children are given proper education. The event, which was organised for community members, was also attended by artisans … Read more

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board announces the extension of registration for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination

The Registrar and Chief Executive of JAMB, in person of Prof Is’aq Oloyede on Saturday, announced the extension of registration for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and Direct Entry till May 29. He announced the developments at a press conference in Abuja on Saturday, saying it was the outcome of a two-day stakeholders’ meeting. He … Read more

Three researchers from Yaba College of Technology Lagos State win Ford Foundation’s $100,000 grant

A Deputy Registrar of the Yaba College of Technology college, Mr Joe Ejiofor, has described as laudable, winning of 100,000 USD Ford Foundation grant by three of its researchers/staff members. He said this on Wednesday in Lagos that the fund would further support efforts to develop the institution. Ejiofor listed the three researchers who jointly … Read more

HERBS TO BOOST LOW PCV OR BLOOD LEVEL

This leaf known as Ceylon spinach, waterleaf, cariru, Surinam purslane, Philippine spinach, Florida spinach, potherb fameflower, Lagos bologi, and sweetheart. It is called Mgbolodi in Igbo, Ebe dondon or Efor in Edo. To stop that constipation, ease digestion, increase blood in the system, inhibits the growth of fungi and other infections, reduce the risk of … Read more

HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHARCOAL

Charcoal is one of the most disregarded products at home. We only see the need for it when it is time to set fire. However, if you really need first aid, charcoal is something you need to have on you all the time. You might not know this but it is one of the most … Read more