First Bank is making it its concern to help parents cope as the world continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic that has seen to the closure of schools and businesses. The CEO of the bank, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan has announced
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Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo has disclosed that they are making arrangements for SS3 candidates preparing for the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to be taught some core subjects via the media. In an interview on LTV’s ‘Lagos
It is often assumed that men with zero sperm count (azoospermia) can’t have their own biological children, but this isn’t necessarily so, according to fertility expert and MD of Nordica Fertility Center, Dr. Abayomi Ajayi. With the help of assisted
Reading has many advantages and benefits for young children and its importance cannot be over-emphasised. If you want your child to reap and enjoy the benefits of reading, then you must make your child a reader. This is made possible
Babies born into bilingual homes change the focus of their attention more quickly and more frequently than babies in homes where only one language is spoken, according to new research published in the journal Royal Society Open Science. The study,
A Ghanaian lady has narrated how she excitedly left her country and followed her German boyfriend to his, and how that has become the most regrettable decision of her life, and she’s warning other young girls to pay attention and
In a series of tweets, a Nigerian doctor identified as Dr. Olufunmilayo Harvey has explained why you should never clean yourself with toilet paper after defecating. The practice, although quite common is in fact unhygienic and even harmful, Harvey explains. According
The Principal of United Junior Secondary School, Agugu, Ibadan, Mrs/ Christiana Oduola, has urged parents to be alive to their responsibility of raising and educating their children, since learning goes beyond what is taught within the four walls of a
A medical doctor, Afolabi Odunsi, has given reasons why boys do better in mathematics and sciences than their girl counterparts and he believes the scale can be balanced with the effort of teachers. Odunsi, who was the guest speaker at
Prof. Suleiman Ambali of the Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Ilorin, has warned that continuous exposure of humans to pesticides is causing decline in male sperm count. Ambali disclosed this on Thursday night in his paper presentation
Cervical cancer is caused by the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV), which is the most common viral infection of the reproductive tract. It affects younger age groups as a result of early sexual activity, multiple sexual partners, and exposure to
Some interesting reports have now emerged on how teachers can help students achieve a 30% positive behaviour boost through ‘praise’. Three years of data collected across three states in the United States, from 19 elementary schools and 151 classrooms, during
While you have the best thoughts and maybe even believe you have left no stone unturned in educating your girl child on sexuality, reproductive health and the social impact of both; a health advocacy group is saying you can’t be
The Kwara State government has given new directives to public school administrators within the state and therefore banned some existing components of morning assemblies. The directive was contained in a statement released by the state’s Commissioner for Education and Human
There’s few things that are as frustrating for a mum as having to constantly clean the mess the kids create all day. Not only is it energy sapping, you find that you have to go through the cycle over and
Instead of shutting down your child’s curiosity and taming them all together, Senior Lecturer and Psychologist, Professor Susan Engel says you should nurture it. Curiosity is a formidable, innate skill that helps young children to learn deeply and lastingly, our
A Nigerian woman suffering from the sickle cell disorder, whom doctors feared would not live up to age 20, is now in her 40s, married, and also a mother. The woman, Devaan Hanmation shared her story in a Twitter thread,
Celebrity mum, Victoria Inyama has recently graduated from a UK university and is putting her degree in Social Psychology to good use already. Last week, she shared broad knowledge on the behaviours of narcissistic females but today she shared on
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released an update on 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculations Examinations (UTME) and when the examination will hold. According to reports, the board proposed March 14 to April 4, 2020, for the Unified Tertiary
The menace of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) across the country has raised genuine concerns as the Federal Government and other stakeholders are seeking ways to curb the ill act. One of the ways, they are considering is mainstreaming issues of
Kano State Governor, Abdulahi Ganduje, has revealed that the education policy in the state has reduced the menace of child-bride in the state. The governor disclosed this on Sunday night during the 2019 Human Rights Summit/Award with the theme, ‘Adopting
The European Union, United Nations and the federal government have called for the inclusion of anger management in the curriculum of basic and civil education. Also, in its on- going tripartite collaboration, which is known as the Spotlight Initiative in
The wife of Nigeria’s vice president, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo has admonished young women and girls with a truly beautiful message in hopes that they will become better versions of themselves as well as be better positioned to harness their potentials.
The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has released the list of withdrawn certificates of candidates, who were believed to have engaged in malpractices during its examinations held as far back as December 1992 and 1993, Daily Post gathers. WAEC released
Ironing, sewing, and cooking are basic tasks that most people learn at home. But it’s totally different when a school offers it as an additional class, so that the students, particularly boys, build values in regards to gender equality and
