By Godwin Ajom The ratio of out-of-school children in Cross River State is 70 to 30, with about 70% children able to attend school, while 30% are unable to attend school, the State Universal Education Board (SUBEB) has disclosed in Calabar. Briefing Journalists in Calabar on the renewed commitment to boost Basic Education in the
By Patrick Obia In 2006, the Cross River State Government signed into law for free education for all primary and secondary school students in the state. This move followed concerns about the high number of out-of-school students in the State. Findings by CrossRiverWatch reveal that despite the existence of this law and public show of
By Usman Babaji, WikkiTimes The lack of safe drinking water in various schools across Bauchi State is threatening the sustainability of basic and qualitative education (Sustainable Development Goal 4). It is crippling the attainment of the United Nations SDG Goal, being implemented by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the local actors. The WikkiTimes,
By Jonathan Ugbal Listen To The Report A Cross River State High Court presided over by Justice Bassey Ebute has for the third time within a week failed to deliver judgment on a public interest case. The case, instituted by rights activist, Citizen Agba Jalingo, is seeking community interpretation on relevant laws that provide for
Listen To The Article The formation of teachers is a tedious process that many people often take for granted. But, we may all take it seriously if we realize that a poorly trained teacher today means a disaster for even worse trained pupils (who may be your children), tomorrow. From the basic education to the
By Jonathan Ugbal Follow @NaijaJonathan The Cross River State government has issued a two week ultimatum to contractors in its universal basic education scheme to deliver on their jobs or risk investigation and possible prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This was contained in a letter dated February 13, 2018 and signed
By Jonathan Ugbal The Chairman of the Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Stephen Odey over the weekend said the ongoing renovation work at the Sacred Heart Primary School Bedia, Obudu local government area will be completed as at when due. Dr. Odey stated this when he went on an unscheduled inspection tour