Strike: SUG presidents give FG, ASUU one-week to resolve crises
ON NOVEMBER 24, 2020 1:02 PM IN NEWS
By Abdulmumin Murtala Kano
The Coalition of 19 Northern States presidents of the Students Union Government has issued a one-week ultimatum to both the Nigerian government and ASUU to resolve its problem with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) or else it takes to the streets and make them their classes.
They stated this at a press conference in Kano on Tuesday where they read the outcome of an earlier meeting of the coalition they had in Jigawa state.
Addressing the conference on behalf of the coalition, Sadi Garba Sa’id of the Bayero University Kano said “The coalition has unanimously agreed on the review of the ASUU demands. The coalition is giving both parties ultimatum of one week to resolve themselves or else we the Nigerian students will move to the roads and make them our classes”
They further stated that they will not accept any hike in the registration fees while calling on the government to waive the fees because of the pandemic which has caused economic devastations.
“The coalition will not tolerate any form of hike in registration fees or the induction of tuition fees.
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“The government should waive registration because of the pandemic which has seriously affected the economic status of students, parents and guardians,” they declared.
The coalition also called for a review of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) age limit as the lingering ASUU strike might have affected the chances of some of the students to participate in the scheme.
“NYSC age limitation should be revised owing to the fact that the ASUU lingering strike and COVID-19 pandemic may have crippled some students’ chances of participating in the scheme,” they demanded.
The coalition further condemned the alarming rate of rape and kidnapping cases across the country and therefore called for prompt action by the government.
They also demand that education should be given priority in the country for which they called on the government to also provide quality education in primary and secondary schools as well not only the tertiary.
The coalition further called for the introduction of skills acquisition and internship programs to the students of tertiary institutions across Nigeria while they also called for transparency in respect of federal and state scholarship schemes.

N-Power: AVOID these Common ERRORS during Registration

With the N-Power registration scheduled to begin by none tomorrow 26th June, 2020, it is imperative for prospective applicants to note the common errors to avoid while filling the online form.

Firstly, check the requirements to see if you are eligible to apply.

While applying, kindly fill out your name correctly, so many applicant do not understand the difference between First Name; Last Name/Family Name; Other Names/Middle Name. Let me explain the different

SURNAME/LAST NAME/FAMILY NAME:

A surname, family name, or last name is the portion of a personal name that indicates a person’s family.

FIRST NAME:

This is your given name. A given name is the part of a personal name that identifies a person and differentiates that person from the other members of a group who have a common surname.

OTHER NAME/MIDDLE NAME:

This includes any other name you bear in most cases, this is your native name.

While filling the form, kindly pay attention to those differences and fill appropriately.

Another mistake people make is SPELLING mistakes, so many applicants get the right arrangement of the name but end up spelling it wrongly. One way you can avoid this mistake is to pay undivided attention to the form, you can also have someone beside you who will proofread as you key in your details.

Third common mistakes is wrongly imputed Bank Verification Number, BVN. This could affect the arrival of your payment if you are successful in the screening process. Getting it right the first time will save you the stress of trying to correct it over again.

Fourth common mistake is wrongly named documents 

Before you begin the process, kindly rename your documents accurately, double check to confirmed afterwards. So many applicant upload documents whose content does not match the file name, for example, naming your first degree certificate as local government of origin, naming your national identity card as SSCE certificate e.t.c. This could cause an application to return unsuccessful.

Fifth mistake people make is Wrongly keyed email address and phone numbers.

Please note that further instructions and updates will be communicated by email and phone numbers, if they are wrongly imputed, you will not receive updates on your application.

Lastly, error of wrongly imputed Account Details. The consequence of this is that you might not receive your monthly stipends, we all know that this payment is vital for you to function effectively in the program hence we should try to input it accurately.

Furthermore, kindly ensure that all other details are imputed accurately. Thank you for reading, Kindly share this article to friends and family. I wish you success in your application. Should you have any questions, kindly leave it on the comment box.

Schools Nationwide Should Reopen In July, Students Must Strictly Follow FG’s Conditions [OPINION]

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The federal government has draft oit the guidelines and conditions schools and learning institutions must meet before they reopen.

More so, as the report has it, th minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu has submitted the conditions and guidelines, contained in a 36 page document to the Senate Committee, for their information.

Also, on Tuesday, the Minister of State for Education, Mr Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, has revealed the presentation of the proposal in form of guidelines to the National Assembly for the reopening of schools across the country.

Recall that, shools in the country had been shut down in March by the federal government due to the outbreak of the deadly virus and as a means to curb it.

As a means suggested to move the education sector forward during the coronavirus pandemic, the Minister disclosed that the presentation in the meeting with the Senate Committee on Basic and Secondary Education was necessary.

Below, in attachments is more details;

He concluded saying, the schools are most likely to resume in July.

We see the most beautiful creations whither the beautiful young maiden becomes the old woman, and she hates her body because it isn’t what she use to be. The young man becomes the old dotard who has trouble remembering….

A hostel is a form of low-cost, short-term shared sociable lodging where guests can rent a bed , usually a bunk bed in a dormitory, with shared use of a lounge and sometimes a kitchen. Rooms can be mixed or single-sex and have private or shared bathrooms. Private

Housing is one of the three basic needs of mankind. After the provision of food, it is most important factor for
the physical survival of man. This is particularly true of a special category of individuals –students, especially
those in tertiary institutions, which requires good accommodation for proper assimilation of what they have been
taught. availability is fundamental to living in dignity and to good health, good quality of life
and general well-being. In spite of this inseparable link between good housing and health,

student accommodation in Kaduna polytechnic is severely
overcrowded. The main cause of this perennial problem is the increasing number of students being admitted,
without a commensurate increase in the number of hostel facilities, This situation has been
aggravated by the scarcity of affordable and safe alternative housing in the neighbourhoods surrounding the
institution. the average, occupancy ratio
has increased that is, 6 persons are occupying rooms designed for four persons some of the existing furniture has been removed in order to provide space for additional
double bunks. Most of the few facilities that presently exist in Kaduna polytechnic hostels are built-in style.
Consequently, most students have to study somewhere else, due to the uncomfortable nature of their residences.
However, it has been established that housing has a profound influence on the health, efficiency, social
behaviour, satisfaction and general welfare it means that housing exerts influence
on overall performance of its residents. Students need comfortable accommodation for them to have a conducive
environment for their primary function in their institutions. Nevertheless, original idea of
students’ housing was to provide a more conducive academic atmosphere for students. As a result, the first
generation tertiary institutions built hostels, befitting the image of undergraduate students. Students’ population
then was within control, Presently, the situation of hostel is opposite of what it used to be,
as a result of sporadic increase in number of prospective candidates seeking admission into the
institution. This phenomenon has made hostels lose its original purpose of providing conducive academic
atmosphere, good for learning and social integration. The combined effects of these are increased pressure on
utilities such as water, the frequent breakdown of the sewage disposal system and the unsanitary condition of
some of the halls of residence. This ugly situation in tertiary institutions necessitated the need to assess the
facilities gap, so as to make recommendations for improvement.

Street Children
Children living on the street
There are estimated to be around 120 million children living on the streets in the world (30 million in Africa, 30 million in Asia, and 60 million in South America). Often victims of all kinds of abuse, these children still have rights…
What is a street child?
Street children are minors who live and survive on the streets. They often grow up in public landfills, train stations, our under the bridges of the world’s major cities. Because of conflicts with their family, these children don’t want to or can’t return home.
Why does a child live on the streets?
The phenomenon of street children is multifaceted. The combination of familial, economic, social, and political factors play an important role in their situation. It is therefore very difficult to single out one or more causes.
However, children who have been questioned say that family, poverty, abuse, war, etc. are often why they left for the streets.
What are the problems encountered by street children?
Street children are confronted by a large number of problems. In fact, growing up in an environment generally regarded as dangerous, they incur considerable risks.
As a consequence, some of their rights are very often compromised.
Right to Food
Street children often don’t have access to a healthy and sufficient diet. Sometimes they don’t even have food, because living on the streets, they don’t produce any and don’t have money to buy.
Also, these children don’t benefit from a balanced diet: they eat what they can find. Sometimes, when they have the choice, they even favour unhealthy foods such as ice cream, cakes, etc. and so run the risk of malnutrition. Growth problems are also common with these children.
Right to Health
The health of children growing up on the streets is strongly compromised. In fact, they don’t have access to sanitary facilities: they are often dirty and infested with fleas.
Also, because of their lack of hygiene, street children are exposed to different diseases. Their health is often troubling. Without a family to take care of them, these youth must take care of themselves.
Additionally, street children, to escape their reality, often use cannabis, alcohol, or inhale natural gas. Unfortunately, these very hard living conditions, have a negative impact not only on their physical and psychosocial development, but also on their cultural and economic development.
Right to Education
Street Children are obviously not educated. Because of this, they don’t have the same opportunities as other children. In fact, because they don’t see a future for themselves, and because they have no professional training, they are hindered from finding a job and from finally leaving the streets.
Right to Non-discrimination
“People speak badly of us,
they blame us for everything, and call us wad-bi or drogue-gnoudba.”
Seen as marginals, street youth are often victims of discrimination. Generally, adults have prejudices that stigmatise them as “street children”. Consequently, they are often associated with the dangers of the streets. It is often difficult for these children to reintegrate into society.
What can be done to help street children?
The problem of street children is dependant on their situation and not on their status. In fact, each child has a personal history with the street that cannot be generalised. Because of this, the care of street children must, to be effective, hinge on the different situations on the streets, in other words, on the many “child profiles”. It is important to analyse the relationship a child has with the street.
In order to better understand children living and growing up on the streets, it is essential both to make them participate, and to put them in contact with key institutions or individuals looking to understand the structural causes of their