By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Teachers’ Social Security Scheme (Endwell Scheme) has disbursed more than ₦1.7 billion in benefits to over 6,300 teachers and next-of-kin between 2022 and 2026. This marks one of its strongest performances since its establishment 30 years ago. The figures were presented in the Management Report during the 14th State (Biennial) General…
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has celebrated teachers on World Teachers’ Day and urged renewed attention to the “pressing global teacher shortage,” saying the challenge must be confronted “with urgency.” Remi, in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday, paid tribute to educators across the country for their role in nation-building and securing…
Some teachers and parents have criticised the Federal Government over the sudden introduction of the new national curriculum, saying they were not consulted in the process and warning that schools are ill-prepared for immediate implementation. Child Protection and Education Advocate, Mr Taiwo Akinlami, described the process as exclusionary, saying stakeholders such as private school associations,…