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ASUU backs Nigerian government on 18 years minimum age for University admission

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed its full support for the Nigerian government’s proposal to adopt 18 years as the entry age for admission into universities and other tertiary institutions in the country. This was made known by the ASUU President Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, who described the government’s consideration as a welcome […]

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Tech founder urges government to embrace education tech

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Gotocourse Platform and G-Mind AI’s Chief Executive Officer, Success Ojo, has recently emphasized the imperative for governmental and private sector entities to endorse the integration of technology into teaching practices, aiming to enhance the educational landscape. Speaking at a press conference in Ibadan, Oyo State, Ojo highlighted the shifting educational paradigm beyond conventional classroom dynamics,

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Our support for Nigeria’s education system is unwavering – Chinese

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…launches free online Chinese classroom The People’s Republic of China has assured the federal government of Nigeria of its continuous support in the education sector. The Consul-General of the Chinese Consulate in Nigeria, Ms Yan Yuqing gave the assurance at the launching of the free Chinese Online Classroom Project, by the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone

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Women engineers donate solar, street lights to LASU hostel

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The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria, Lagos Chapter, on Friday, donated and installed a 1.5KVA solar system to the female Engineering student’s hostel of the Lagos State University, Epe campus. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, the Women Engineers also donated a 1.5hp solar pump and five solar street lights, to address

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Kogi refutes allegations of teacher recruitment

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The Kogi State Government has dismissed recent reports suggesting the commencement of a teacher recruitment drive within the state civil service. Contrary to claims circulating in certain media outlets, the Executive Chairman of Kogi State Science, Technical Education and Teaching Service Commission (STETSCOM), Cecilia Cook, released a statement on Monday clarifying the government’s stance on

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Ekiti urges varsities to equip graduates with problem-solving skills

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Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has stressed the imperative for Nigerian universities to cultivate graduates armed with the requisite skills and mindset to effectively address the nation’s pressing challenges. Speaking at the 8th convocation ceremony of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Governor Oyebanji urged universities to prioritize research endeavors aimed at confronting critical national issues

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Kwara governor presents N6m cheques to school debate champions

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Kwara state Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has presented N6 million in cheques to the exceptional winners of the 2023 Presidential School Debate of Nigeria. The distinguished recipients, hailing from various public schools, showcased their debating prowess at the national level, bringing laurels to Kwara State. The six triumphant students, namely Mashood Kamaldeen, Jatto Ramatallahi, Jimoh Abayomi

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International conference on Africa’s sustainable development focuses on industrialisation

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Experts, policy makers, academics, and industry leaders converge at the 3rd International Conference On Africa’s Sustainable Development (ICASuD) held at the Anchor University, Multipurpose hall, to deliberate and suggest how to redirect Africa’s trajectory amidst global socio-economic disruptions. The theme, “Shifting Africa into a Production and Industrialised Economy amid Global Socio-Economic Disruptions,” set the tone

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Community steps up to revamp Ikot Effanga primary school Calabar amidst government neglect

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Ikot Effanga Primary School in Calabar Municipality has come under scrutiny for its deteriorating infrastructure, leaving students sitting on the bare floor amidst crumbling cement and sand. The dire situation has sparked outrage among the local community, especially considering that the school once had basic amenities like benches. The school, a symbol of the struggles

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Imo govt builds 305 new primary schools to enhance education

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The Imo State Government has commenced the building of new primary schools in each of the 305 electoral wards in the state, as well as the construction of Laboratories and Libraries in all the secondary schools in the state. The governor, Sen. Hope Uzodimma, who disclosed this at the Diamond Jubilee Celebration of Alvan Ikoku

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Kano seeks partnership with British council to promote education

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Kano State Government is seeking a partnership with the British Council to promote education and further address challenges bedeviling the development of the educational sector in the state. The state Commissioner of Education, Umar Haruna Doguwa stated this on Tuesday while receiving a team from British Council that paid him a working visit in his

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NECO releases common entrance result, six students score 01

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A total of six students scored 01 in the 202 National Common Entrance Examinations conducted by the National Examinations Council Edugist learnt. The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Andrew Adejo, made this known while giving a breakdown of scores in Abuja on Wednesday. Adejo said, “A total of (72,865) pupils registered compared

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Anambra students emerge runner-up in global SDGs competition

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Some students from Queen of the Rosary College, Onitsha, Anambra State, have clinched second place in the just-concluded World Affairs Challenge. The challenge is an international programme and competition designed for middle and high school students to develop and implement their own S.M.A.R.T. solutions for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals,edugist learnt. The team carried

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50 Killed Dozens Injured In Gunmen Attack In Central Africa

Gunmen Kidnap 600 Students of Government Science Secondary School in Katsina

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Not less than 600 students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara in Katsina State have been allegedly kidnapped. The students were kidnapped after an attack by armed bandits on Friday night. It was reported that armed men stormed Government Science Secondary School in Kankara LGA, Katsina State, northwest Nigeria, and kidnapped dozens of students from

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Oyo State Government Partners UI to Train Police, Other Security Agencies

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The government of Oyo State has partnered the University of Ibadan to train police officers and other security agencies in the state. While speaking during the inauguration of a 11-man judicial panel of inquiry on Wednesday November 11, 2020, the state Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, said the training would enhance the knowledge of police officers

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Edo College: Workers Lament Over 11 Months Unpaid Salaries

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Edo College: Workers Lament Over 11 Months Unpaid Salaries The workers and pensioners of the College of Education, Ekiadolor in Edo State have lamented the none payment of their salaries and allowances for the past 11 months. In a protest on Monday, July 20, 2020, the workers all dressed in black outfits, holding series of

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Obaseki Relocates Pupils of Holy Aruosa Primary School, Orders Closure of all Dilapidated Schools

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The Edo State Governor has ordered the immediate relocation of the pupils and teachers of Holy Aruosa Primary School, Benin to nearby Agbado Primary School and ordered the closure of all dilapidated schools. Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr Crusoe Osagie, said the decision to relocate pupils of Holy Aruosa

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Insurgency: Yobe Govt. Refurbishes 300 Classrooms

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The Yobe Government said it has refurbished over 300 classrooms and provided infrastructure in schools destroyed by insurgents across the state “to avoid gaps in the system”. The Director of Press to the State Governor, Abdullahi Bego, said this in an interview on Tuesday in Damaturu. Mr. Bego said the state government had made education

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