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NIGERIA’S fragile democracy undergoes another massive scrutiny as the governorship election occurs throughout Edo State on September 21 (tomorrow). Amidst the tensions, resentment, and open acrimony, the will of the people must prevail. Any other outcome is a disservice to democracy. Therefore, the umpire, the security agencies, and the Federal Government must ensure free, fair,
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The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, TRCN has raised an alarm over the shrinking number of teachers available to impart knowledge within Nigeria and by extension the global community. A high-level panel on the teaching profession, set up by the United Nations revealed this in its report released in 2024. This development has also been
TRCN laments shortage of teachers in Nigeria, global community
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, TRCN has raised an alarm over the shrinking number of teachers available to impart knowledge within Nigeria and by extension the global community.
A high-level panel on the teaching profession, set up by the United Nations revealed this in its report released in 2024.
This development has also been worsened by teachers leaving Nigeria en mass for greener pastures abroad due to dwindling fortunes in the profession.
Acting Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of TRCN, Dr Stella-Maria Nwokeocha confirmed the crisis on Monday, saying the situation is necessitating the 4th Annual Online Conference of Registered Teachers in Nigeria.
Nwokeocha recalled how the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, underscored this concern when in 2022 he convened the first-ever United Nations Summit on Education, tagged “Transforming Education Summit.” “Teachers, teaching and the teaching profession” which was one of the five tracks [sub-themes] of the Summit.
She said the report confirmed “a dramatic shortage of teachers worldwide” and the existence of millions of teachers who lack the support, skills and continuing training they need to meet the demands of rapidly changing education systems.”
“Its recommendations, further, call for urgent action to address serious issues in the teaching profession that pertain to pre-service teacher education and continuous professional development”.
At an interactive session with the media, she said Nigeria as the “Giant of Africa”, even in matters of education, has a huge share of the teacher shortage and need for continuous updating of the professional skills and competencies of teachers along the lines identified by these evolving global concerns and recommendations.
“This is why the 4th Annual Online Conference of Registered Teachers in Nigeria scheduled for October is a special response to the emerging global continental and national issues of interest to the teaching profession and education in Nigeria”.
She listed the theme for this year’s conference as, “Advancing Teacher Professionalization in Nigeria Towards Education 2030: Challenges, Strategies and Prospects”
According to the TRCN boss, the conference is directly linked to international concerns which is expected to deal with strategies for quality teaching and lifelong learning; national and international best practices in continuous professional upskilling of teachers especially with respect to knowledge, skills, attitudes, conduct and orientation of teachers.
TRCN laments shortage of teachers in Nigeria, global community
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has sympathised with the government and people of Jigawa State over a petrol tanker explosion in Majiya town, Taura LGA, that has left over 90 people dead. The President’s wife through a statement on Wednesday, prayed Almighty Allah to grant Aljanah Fridaus to the departed and comfort all those affected
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu condoles with Jigawa residents over tanker explosion
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has sympathised with the government and people of Jigawa State over a petrol tanker explosion in Majiya town, Taura LGA, that has left over 90 people dead.
The President’s wife through a statement on Wednesday, prayed Almighty Allah to grant Aljanah Fridaus to the departed and comfort all those affected by this tragedy.
She said, “I condole with the Governor of Jigawa State, His Excellency, Mallam Umar Namadi and the good people of the state on the unfortunate tanker explosion which occurred on Wednesday, 16th October, 2024.
“This tragic incident which left many dead, several injured and loss of properties is most unfortunate.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
“I pray God to grant the friends, families and loved ones of the departed souls the fortitude to bear the painful loss and grant speedy recovery to the injured.”
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu condoles with Jigawa residents over tanker explosion
Most Asian markets rose Monday, building on last week’s rally following the Federal Reserve’s bumper interest rate cut, while sentiment was also boosted by hopes for fresh measures to kickstart China’s economy. Also oil prices edged up on worries about an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East after Lebanon-based Hezbollah launched dozens of
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Most Asian markets rose Monday, building on last week’s rally following the Federal Reserve’s bumper interest rate cut, while sentiment was also boosted by hopes for fresh measures to kickstart China’s economy. Also oil prices edged up on worries about an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East after Lebanon-based Hezbollah launched dozens of