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Date: Oct 22, 2019 Subject: MEDICAL TREATMENT. WHY GO ABROAD? Since Nigerian independence till date, series of medical tourisms have taken place outside the shores of Nigeria to other countries such as Europe, America, Asia etc all in the name of getting the best medical attention. Yes, they were right then,  but cannot be seen right now in this twenty- first century. Several factors were responsible for many Nigerians going abroad then. Firstly, personnel were inadequate and secondly, facilities were not available to handle certain disease burdens plaguing lots of Nigerians, hence the need to travel out for such treatment. But this medical tourism was only limited to a few privileged persons. However, only those with the resources either as business tycoons, government officials or sponsored by corperate organizations. What then becomes the fate of those who could not and who cannot make it to America, Europe and Asia? They either resort to visiting hospitals within their l...

The 2019 Union Bank edTech Challenge is the third edition of the annual Innovation Challenge series and aims to discover, showcase and support innovative, cutting-edge technologies with the potential to transform Nigeria’s education system. The Challenge reinforces our commitment to innovation and education, underpinning our dedication to enabling success in Nigeria. The Innovation Challenge (TIC) which began in 2017 is an initiative of Union Bank Nigeria aimed at impacting Nigeria by unearthing and supporting innovative and viable solutions addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 2019 edTech Challenge is the third in the series of The Innovation Challenge (TIC), and aims to Discover, Showcase and Support innovative, cutting edge, technologies with the potential to transform Nigeria's Education system. Judges shall choose the winning entries, and prizes shall be awarded in accordance with the Official Rules of the 2019 edTech Challenge. You can ch...

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL LEADERSHIP INTRODUCTION Teachers teach and work in schools that are usually administered by managers, often known as principals or headmasters. School administration is itself often part of larger administration units. The conditions of teachers’ working life are influenced by the administration and leadership provided by principals, and it is widely assumed that school leadership directly influences the effectiveness of teachers and the achievement outcomes of students (Hallinger and Murphy, 1986; OECD, 2001; Pont, Nusche and Moorman, 2008). WHO IS A LEADER? “To lead’’ is define by Cambridge International Dictionary of English (2000) as to show the way and also to influence someone to think in a particular way, this implies that a leader is someone that shows the way or influences someone or people to do things or think in a particular. WHAT IS LEADERSHIP? This can be seen as a dynamic process in a group whereby one individual influences the others to ...

INTRODUCTION WHO IS A TEACHER? A teacher is the only person who is capable of imparting knowledge and shaping the youths to the wider scope of knowledge. Teachers are capable of living and moulding the youths such that their power is paramount as they determine the fate of the society. Both teachers and parents live with the children for a long time and hence they are capable of imparting knowledge, skills an values that cannot be easily challenged by the society.” Nyerere (1966) A teacher has also be defined as   an expert who is capable of imparting knowledge that will help learners to build, identify and to acquire skills that will be used to face the challenges in life. The teacher also provides to the learners knowledge, skills and values that enhance development. An educated person is capable of utilizing the available opportunities in both private and public sectors. The educated person can easily secure employment as well as having life skills that will enable him/h...