Education
Only JSS3, SS2 Students Will Resume September 21—Lagos
By Adedapo Adesanya
The Lagos State government has announced that only JSS3 and SS2 students will be allowed to resume school from Monday, September 21, 2020.
The Commissioner for Education in Lagos State, Mrs Folashade Adefisayo, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday through the Head, Public Affairs, Ministry of Education, Mr Kayode Abayomi, while revealing plans for a new 2020/2021 academic session resumption for public and private schools.
She said that the state would adopt a phased approach in opening public schools and congratulated the SS3 students for successfully completing their WASSCE exams and urge them to stay safe as they wait for their results.
For public schools, Mrs Adefisayo stated that the phased approach to opening will enable students of state-owned schools to meet COVID-19 social distancing rules and safety protocols which will help watch the behaviour of the pandemic as the state embarks on a gradual opening of schools.
“The present JSS3 and SS2 students in public schools in the state are to resume classes from Monday, September 21, 2020.” the Commissioner was quoted as saying in the statement.
She explained that the resumption will permit the present JSS3 students, who are already in an exiting class, to revise and get adequately prepared for their forthcoming Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) organised by the Lagos State Examination Board from October 6 to 12, 2020.
The BECE had earlier been suspended by the state government but appears has not returned to schedule.
On the part of resumption for second-year senior secondary school students, the resumption will also afford the students an opportunity to prepare effectively for their transition to SS3.
It was noted that the scheduled dates and venues for entrance examination into Lagos State Model Colleges will soon be announced by the state examination board.
The Commissioner assured parents that announcements for opening the other classes will occur as soon as the state is certain of their safety.
Before then, “the unopened classes in public schools will continue their lessons on our various distance learning platforms (online platform, radio, television and WhatsApp) while the next phase for physical resumption will be announced in due course.”
For private schools, the Commissioner said those in primary and secondary categories in the state are allowed to resume on Monday, September 21, 2020.
She added that the state government strongly recommends and encourages school owners to put safety first and open in phases similar to the plans for public schools.
The phased opening includes strategies for staggered resumption in the mornings, classes on alternate days during the week, and teaching through various distance learning methods.
“Schools must also comply with safety protocols and hygiene guidelines as instructed by the State Government through the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA).
“The Office of Education Quality Assurance will continue to monitor and evaluate schools’ preparedness,” she said.
The Commissioner emphasised that “pre-primary classes and schools in both public and private schools will remain closed until further announcements are made.”
She reminded schools that the pandemic is still around and so in all situations ensure the safety of children, teachers, and parents as a whole the first priority.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
A leading technology education provider, GOMYCODE, has partnered with a global collegiate higher education institution, Woolf University, to offer a Master of Science in Computer Science with a Specialization in Software Engineering.
This provides an opportunity for aspiring and established tech professionals in Nigeria to hone their skills at GOMYCODE, with a globally recognised certificate to show for it.
The institution disclosed that the program’s online and flexible structure caters to the demands of working professionals, enabling them to balance their studies with existing commitments.
Students will benefit from Woolf University’s rigorous academic standards and GOMYCODE’s practical, industry-relevant approach to learning.
This is because the Master’s program is designed to empower busy professionals and ambitious individuals with advanced skills and qualifications, opening doors to global job opportunities and facilitating potential emigration for those seeking international careers.
This Master of Science in Computer Science with Specialization in Software Engineering program is ideal for tech professionals seeking to enhance their qualifications, individuals aiming for global job opportunities, those considering emigration and requiring advanced degrees, and ambitious individuals looking to accelerate their career growth.
“In today’s competitive tech landscape, advanced degrees are increasingly essential. This partnership allows us to provide a flexible, world-class education that empowers our students to achieve their career aspirations, whether they seek to excel locally or on a global stage,” the co-founder of GOMYCODE, Yahya Bouhlel, stated.
Also commenting, the Head of Strategy and Growth at Woolf University, Naveen Jangir, said, “Our mission is to democratize education, and this partnership aligns perfectly with our goal of providing accessible, accredited degrees to learners worldwide. We believe this program will equip Nigerian tech professionals with the skills and credentials they need to thrive in the global economy.”
On his part, the Country Head of GOMYCODE in Nigeria, Mr Babatunde Olaifa, said, “By offering a globally recognized Master’s degree, we are empowering our professionals to compete on a global scale, giving people an opportunity to level up their careers, and to open doors that they previously thought were closed. We are very excited to see the impact that this program will have on the lives of our students and the broader Nigerian tech community.”
By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh
An initiative, designed to foster a strategic collaboration between educational institutions from Russia and Africa, is set to bring together exceptional young professionals in the field of information technology. On 13th March 2025, the Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics (MTUCI) hosted a large-scale roundtable discussion on “Exporting Russian IT Education” as part of the International Science Festival “Festival of Communications and Informatics Science – ComInfFest 2025”.
The event became an important platform for discussing issues of promoting Russian educational programs in the field of information technology in the international arena. The roundtable was attended by representatives of embassies of 15 foreign countries and diasporas, interested government bodies of the Russian Federation, leading IT companies, international student organizations, as well as the president of the Cameroonian diaspora in the Russian Federation and chairman of the commission for work with African diasporas of the Russian-African Club of Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov, Louis Gouend.
MTUCI Rector Sergey Erokhin, the roundtable moderator, emphasized the growing interest in Russian IT education students from different countries, noting the need to create favorable conditions for their successful studies, adaptation, and professional development.
Deputy Head of Rossotrudnichestvo Pavel Shevtsov emphasized the importance of creating attractive conditions for professional growth and employment of foreign students.
Louis Gouend emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between the Russian and African educational communities and the role of the Russian IT sector in developing the potential of African students. He also touched upon the issues of adaptation of international students, proposing innovative integration methods and stressed that Africa will be a huge growing market for Russian IT education by 2050.
The participants discussed issues of social and cultural adaptation, competitiveness of Russian education, and ways to overcome language barriers.
The experts further emphasized the need for active interaction with foreign partners, popularization of Russian IT education, as well as interaction between educational institutions and businesses to create practical-oriented programs. At the end of the large-scale roundtable, Louis Gouend discussed with the university management the possibility of receiving subsidies for African students studying in the preparatory course.
Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics (MTUCI) is a Russian university which specializes in the field of information technology, telecommunications, and information security. It currently has a total enrollment of approximately 15,000 students. In January 1992, in accordance with Order of the Government of Russia, it received the status of as a technical university and transformed into the Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics (MTUCI).
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
An $8,000 scholarship has been launched by Prodigy Finance and the Esade Business School for women in graduate programs in a bid to promote leadership and empowerment.
The scholarship is open to women from Prodigy-supported regions, with applications accepted from March 14 to April 14, 2025.
The objective of the programme is to support the next generation of female leaders as part of the commitment of the parties to empower women, breaking down barriers, and leadership in their respective fields.
This scholarship is part of a wider initiative to increase diversity and inclusion in education and get more women into leadership positions across industries and communities.
It is for women starting their studies in the Fall of 2025, who must be from a Prodigy-supported region and attending a Prodigy-supported school.
After the closure of entries, a period of review will follow from April 15 to May 1, 2025, with the winner announced on May 2, 2025.
Applicants must complete the scholarship application within the specified timeframe and submit essay responses that assess their merit and need, the organisers said.
“At Prodigy Finance, we believe education can transform lives. This Women’s Day, we are pleased to be partnering with ESADE to support women from around the world.
“By backing their education, we are not only making learning more accessible but also enabling them to make a lasting impact in the business world,” the Global Chief Business Officer at Prodigy Finance, Ms Sonal Kapoor, said.
Prodigy Finance said it is dedicated to making quality education accessible. Known for its no-cosigner, collateral-free loans, the company offers student loan amounts up to the cost of attendance limits set by the schools.
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