The Federal Government has announced its decision to review the COVID-19 safety protocols as well as the January 18 resumption date for schools across the country in the light of Nigeria’s grim epidemiological situation with regards to the pandemic. The
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The West African Examinations Council, WAEC Nigeria, has finally revealed the deadline for the registration of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates, 2021-First Series. The council in a report by Vanguard announced 29 January as
With all of his big business deals and philanthropic work, you’d think that billionaire CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett wouldn’t have time to teach the next generation of investors. Not so. In 2011, the “Oracle of Omaha” helped create
The Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, has advised students to stay focused in their academic pursuits. The Commissioner added that the essay competition would enable the students to be confident, boost their oratory skills and have in-depth
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has approved the barring of students involved in examination malpractice from taking the West African Senior School Certificate Examination. The examination body approved this sanction and other sanctions at the 70th meeting of the Nigeria
The Lagos State Examinations Board has rescheduled the Basic Education Certificate Examination earlier fixed for December 5 to 3. A statement by Board’s Public Affairs Officer, Mr. Bakare Fatai, said rescheduling the date of the examination became necessary due to
Superstar singer and mom, Kelly Rowland has dished on her ‘mom-hack’ for her older son, Titan during an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show on Wednesday. Both moms, Drew (the host) and Kelly were able to connect on parenting during
Playdough can be an extremely educational tool for pretty much anything. One brilliant doctor who’s also a mom to a 4-year-old boy, otherwise known as YouTuber The Breakfasteur used playdough to give a demonstration of what a Cesarean, or c-section, birth looks like to her
Mrs Janet Adetu is the leading authority on the issue of Etiquette in Nigeria. She is a Certified Executive, High Performance & Etiquette Coach. So good is she that she has become the most sought-after motivational speaker of choice. A
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has postponed the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates, 2020 Second Series, Vanguard gathers. This is contained in a statement issued to newsman on Monday in Lagos by the council’s
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced that the suspended 2020 Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) in all states and the Federal Capital Territory, will restart nationwide on Monday, November 9, PUNCH reports. The examination body’s Head of Information and
There are many myths about sleep passed down from one generation to another. Some of the information about sleep are largely incorrect and can even be dangerous to health in the long run. When it comes to sleep, understanding the
Actor and TV personality, Keke Palmer wants people to consider forgiving their parents mistakes. On her social media page, the 27-year-old actress sent out the poignant message to her social media followers. On Instagram, she provided more context, sharing that
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced a new date to release the results of the just concluded West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). According to the council, the release of the results has been postponed to
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has explained why it is yet to call off its ongoing strike which has lingered for months. In an interview with Punchng, the union President, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi said they are waiting for the
Global school closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in unprecedented disruption to children’s education, with more than a billion students affected. Those who have returned to school are presented with new challenges – masks, social distancing, lack
The National Examinations Council, NECO has again announced the rescheduling of the papers meant for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, attributing it to circumstances beyond its control, PUNCHng reports. This would be the second time NECO would be rescheduling the examination
It is a common misconception that Child Custody battles only pertain to warring couples who are enmeshed in divorce proceedings. This assumption is correct to the extent that in any divorce proceedings, the welfare arrangement of the children of such
Lagos State Government has confirmed new COVID-19 cases in a private boarding school. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, who disclosed this said 181 students and staff members at the private school located in a suburb of Lekki tested positive
About 2.7 million Nigerian women are Rhesus negative, Rhesus Solution Initiative, a non-governmental organisation that sensitises teenagers and pregnant women about rhesus disease, President, Mrs. Olufunmilayo Banire has said. The statistic, she said, amounted to 5.9 per cent of Nigerian
Based on reports, just under half of all marriages will end in divorce. Those aren’t the best odds in the world. And given the reality that many American families crumble under the weight of daily demands, an industry of self-help
The Lagos State Government has approved October 19th for the full physical resumption of all remaining classes in both public and private schools in the state. In a statement released on October 12, the state Commissioner for Education, Folasade Adefisayo,
The internet is the go-to spot for almost anything nowadays. Many homes can be said to have at least one internet-enabled device, hence the need for internet safety. With this trend, it is unsurprising that children in many homes also
The Federal Government of Nigeria has given a directive to all schools, including higher institutions such as Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education in the country to reopen. Tertiary institution regulatory agencies like the National Universities Commission (NUC), National Commission
It can be frustrating when a kid veers off task, but a well-meaning “Hey, listen up!” probably won’t do the trick. Parents, guardians, and teachers have an important role in helping a child with a short attention span or who
