Tag: Secondary Schools

‘1 Trade, 4 Others;’ List of Subjects Nigeria Now Make Compulsory For Primary, Secondary Schools

DAMILOLA OLONADE

. ‘New Subjects included,’ What to know about fresh curriculum, which the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, described as ‘future-ready.’ The Nigerian government has introduced a new curriculum for schools that mandates Junior Secondary School (JSS 1) students to pick at least one trade subject to boost practical skills. Platforms Africa reports that a document developed by the Nigerian Education Research and Development Council (NERDC) listed the six practical skills available are Solar Photovoltaic installation and maintenance, Fashion design and garment making, Livestock farming, Beauty and cosmetology, Computer hardware and…

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JUST IN: Lagos Announces Jan 4 Resumption for Primary, Secondary Schools

ADEOLA YUSUF

“The mid-term break for 2nd term is Thursday 17th and Friday 18th of February 2022 while school closes on Friday 8th April 2022.”   The Lagos state government has announced Tuesday, January 4 as second term 2021/2022 resumption date for primary and secondary Schools in the state. This is contrary to January 10 date announced for resumption by the neighbouring Ogun state. Platforms Africa reports that all public and private schools below the tertiary level in Lagos State, by this announcement, are to resume for the second term 2021/2022 academic…

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