The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) on Saturday graduated 28,740 students, comprising 21,339 undergraduates and 7,401 post graduates, from all the institution’s study centres across the country.The Vice-Chancellor of NOUN, Prof. Olufemi Pete…
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Embracing the African philosophy of uMunthu to bolster anti-corruption education
Lilongwe, Malawi, 20- 24 February 2023 — In Chichewa, one of the indigenous languages of Malawi, there is an old saying: “Kali kokha nkanyama; ali awiri ndi anthu”. Translated to “No man is an island,” it stems from the African indigenous philosophy of…
Bahrain: IPU Secretary-General calls for dialogue
Manama – The Secretary-General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Martin Chungong, appealed in Manama for open and fraternal dialogue as a way to solve internal conflicts and between nations.Speaking to the Angolan press, Martin Chungong said tha…
UNITA youth wing begins 5th Congress works
Viana – The 5th ordinary congress of the Revolutionary United Youth of Angola (JURA) started Wednesday in the Municipality of Viana, in Luanda, with internal work, with emphasis on the presentation and analysis of contributions related to the proposed…
João Lourenço wants to increase cooperation with Japan
Kyoto – The Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, Wednesday advocated the increase of cooperation with Japan in the economic, cultural and tourism fields, within the framework of reciprocal advantages.In a statement after a meeting with the governor o…
Bahrain: King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa reiterates commitment to democracy
Manama – The King of Bahrain Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa on Tuesday reiterated his commitment to democracy, tolerance and diversity.In a short welcoming message for the representatives of parliaments attending the 146th General Assembly of the Inter-Parl…
Bahrain: IPU General Assembly ends with Angola display
Manama – The 146th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) held at the Bahrain’s World Exhibition, in Manama, capital of the Kingdom of Bahrain, ended this Wednesday afternoon with the display of a promotional video with detailed infor…
Education: More investment in school health, nutrition, will realize childhood potential
Although investing in school health and nutrition has a positive effect on children’s academic outcomes, one-third of schools worldwide still do not have access to drinking water and basic sanitation facilities, three UN agencies said in a report publi…
Pope Francis Prepares for Long-Awaited Visit to Congo and South Sudan
Pope Francis is set travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan at the end of the month – a visit the pontiff had earlier been forced to postpone due to health issues.Pope Francis will visit the DRC from January 31 to February 3 and …
UN launches first-ever International Finance Facility for Education
UNITED NATIONS— UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and his special envoy for global education, Gordon Brown, […]
At UN, Leaders Confront COVID’s Impact on Global Education
With COVID-related school disruptions setting back children around the world, activists implored world leaders Monday […]
Mozambique drops textbook over sexuality, masturbation content
Published by Philippines Daily Inquirer MAPUTO — Mozambique will remove a seventh grade natural science […]