Category: Education

Ikorodu High School Alumni Association Charges LASG On Safe, Conducive Academic Environment In Public Schools

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Wale Jagun & Esther Awote (SIWES Student) -As the 2003 Set provides furniture, repairs ceilings, floor Disturbed by the state of the infrastructure in public schools especially in their alma mater, the Class Set of 2003 of Ikorodu High School, Ikorodu, has charged the Lagos State and the authority of the Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), on the need to provide necessary infrastructure and make public schools safe for students. The set which intervened in repairing ceilings and floor of a block of classrooms in  Ikorodu High Junior…

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LASG To Construct, Renovate Block Of Classrooms At Three Schools In Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA

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Kunle Adelabu Aside the approval of the construction of a block of 18 classrooms at Lajo Junior Secondary, Lajo in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, there is also going to be construction of new classrooms and renovation in two other schools. In addition to the construction of classrooms to replace the collapsed structure done through the community efforts, the Lagos State Government will also construct a new fence on raft foundation, school gate house and food shed. Lajo school structure, which was…

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Boarding Fees Controversies: No Student Should Be Prevented From Resuming, Attending Classes – Commissioner for Education

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Kunle Adelabu The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Tolani Alli -Balogun, on Saturday, reacted that the Lagos State Government has directed all Principals in model colleges across the state, that are having faceoff with the parents’ forum over the increment in boarding fees, to allow students resume on Monday. He said that there is no directive that any student should be prevented from attending school, because of the inability or refusal of their parents to pay the reviewed N100, 000 fee. Mr Alli – Balogun spoke at…

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Fadugba Ogunlewe Royal Family Commissions Ultra – Modern Hostels At Civil Service Model College November 2nd

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Kunle Adelabu Four months after laying the foundation of 200 hostel bed infrastructure at the Lagos State Civil Service Model College, Igbogbo, the Fadugba Ogunlewe Royal Family is set to commission the facilities. The two ultra – modern hostels for male and female students were commissioned and will be donated in honour of two patriarchs of the family – Oba Festus Molaja Ogunlewe, late Adeboruwa of Igbogbo and his brother, Prince Amos Olugbosi Ogunlewe, to honour their contributions to education in Igbogbo. The facilities which are equipped with modern amenities…

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One Day Governor: Lagos, Ikorodu Celebrate Oriwu College Student, Abdularahman Abdulazeez

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Kunle Adelabu It was a massive celebration for Master Abdulrahman Abdulazeez, a student of Oriwu College Senior Model College, Ikorodu, who emerged as the One Day Governor in Lagos State. The brilliant student won the 20th edition of the Spelling Bee Competition in Lagos State, to attain the feat. The Governor of the state, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, hosted Master Abdulazeez as part of the celebration lined up for the young winner at the State House on Monday, among other engagements at the Alausa Secretariat. The Spelling Bee winner…

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UNILAG Int’l Week: LASUSTECH Charges Varsities On Digital Transformation Strategies

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The Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, has disclosed the need for higher institutions to embrace digitisation of their activities, saying digital transformation has become a must in this digital era. Speaking as one of the panelists at the 4th UNILAG International Week & 17th Annual Research Conference, the VC stated that digital transformation is a strategy that enables universities become more efficient and productive. The panel dissected the theme of the conference “Inclusive Digital Transformation and The University Promises” with…

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Theatre For Education Project Supports Students With Stage Performance Of Soyinka’s “The Lion And The Jewel”

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Kunle Adelabu In an attempt to reverse the poor students’ performance in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), group, under the aegis of Theatre For Education Project, has taken the lead in ensuring students take the necessary leap forward. To achieve this, Ugo Obiayo, Esq, TEE-EF-EE Project Coordinator, said that students, especially those studying Arts, would have the opportunity to watch line drama of recommended dramas for them to have better understanding of the arts. Aside the educative aspect of the TEE – EF – EE project, the exercise…

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Igbogbo Day Planning Committee Chair’s Son, AbdulMujeeb Andu Balogun Bags First Class

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Wale Jagun Master AbdulMujeeb Olamide Andu BALOGUN, the 19 year-old son of the Chairman, Igbogbo Day Planning Committee, Mr Titilope Andu Balogun, has bagged a First Class Honour in Computer Science from the Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. The young Computer Scientist, who is an indigene of Igbogbo in Ikorodu Local Government Area, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, received the honour at the 12th convocation ceremonies of the university on Monday. AbdulMujeeb graduated with 4.88 CGPA to attain the First-Class Honour status. A total of 1,662 students…

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Boarding School Fees Hike: Lagos Assembly Wades In

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State House of Assembly has waded in the controversy generated by the hike in boarding fees in the state’s model colleges. The boarding fees was reviewed from N35,000 to N100,000 for the 2024/2025 academic session, which began on September 15, 2024, which sparked protests across the state. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, who addressed the protesting parents at the Assembly assured that the lawmakers would intervene. At the plenary session on Monday, the Speaker explained that his intervention became necessary after hearing the protest chants…

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Sanwo -Olu Cancels Scholarship Application Fees

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Our Reporter Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the removal of application fees for scholarships and bursaries offered by the Lagos State Scholarship Board (LSSB). This decision aligns with the administration’s THEMES Plus Agenda initiative aimed at promoting youth empowerment and social inclusion. In response to this significant decision, the LSSB Secretary, Mr. AbdurRahman Lekki expressed gratitude for the Governor’s support, emphasising the long-term benefits of investing in the education of the state’s youth. According to him, the initiative aims to foster inclusivity and alleviate the financial burden…

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