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Ladoja seeks reformation of Nigeria’s education system

An educationist and wife of the former governor of Oyo State, Mrs Bukola Ladoja has called for the restructuring of the Nigerian education system in such a way that every child will have access to the same standard of learning irrespective of their background or school they attend. She noted that the government and stakeholders […]

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Special Report: For demoting colleagues, Oyo teachers to boycott WAEC supervision

Edugist can report that some teachers in the employ of the Oyo state government are planning to boycott supervision of this year’s West African Examination Council, (WAEC), papers. Edugist reporter learnt that their action cannot be unconnected with the demotion of six of their colleagues over their involvement in examination malpractice. Recall that Edugist report

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LAUTECH new chancellor reiterates commitment to quality service delivery

The newly appointed chancellor of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, His Royal Majesty, Ohna Sergeant Chidi Awuse, has reiterated commitment to quality service delivery.Awuse promised that he would not take his appointment for granted. The monarch made the promise at his palace, in Emohua, Rivers State, when a delegation from

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NYSC says Youth Corps Member who Defrauded Police Officer signed out last year

A former Youth Corps Member (NYSC) in Ibadan, Oyo State, has been sentenced to jail for a criminal offence. Ukanwa Ikechuwuku, who passed out of National Service in February 2023, was accused of defrauding a woman at the police clinic where he served. According to the NYSC Management in Oyo State, Ikechuwuku collected a sum

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Tech-U discloses plan to begin postgraduate programmes

The Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Ibadan, has disclosed  plans to commence postgraduate programmes. This was disclosed on Friday by the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Professor Adesola Ajayi, in his address during the university’s second convocation ceremony. He also stated that there is an ongoing collaboration with the Atlanta Technical College to establish an Aviation Education

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Schooling might be a scam, but being educated isn’t- Agbaye

Olaniyi Ridwan Dolapo popularly known as Agbaye, shares his academic story and journey with Edugist. Agbaye has moved from poor performance, lack of vision and purpose in secondary school to becoming a student leader, mentor, teacher and a leading force in helping students get better in Osun state. Born into a polygamous family, Agbaye against

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APC Condemns Dwindling Standard of Education in Oyo, Unveils Plan to Rescue Sector

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has has condemned the dwindling standard of education in Oyo State. While describing the education standard in the state as unacceptable, the Oyo State APC, therefore unveiled a plan to rescue the sector. The governorship candidate of the party, Senator Teslim Folarin, disclosed in his manifesto an effective plan to

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260 Students Graduate from Seyi Adisa Leadership Training Initiative

Not less than 260 students from all the 17 secondary schools in Afijio state constituency, Oyo State have graduated from the second batch of a free John Maxwell Youth leadership programme. The programme tagged “iLead” is one of the developmental agenda of the Seyi Adisa Development Initiative, SADI. It was founded by the lawmaker representing

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Oyo State Budgets over 800 Million for Bursary, Scholarship

The Oyo State Government has budgeted the sum of N834,500,000 in the proposed 2021 budget, for bursary awards, financial assistance to outstanding students and local and foreign scholarships for students of Oyo State origin. This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday December 10, 2020, by Mr. Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor

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NUC Transfers Ownership of LAUTECH to Oyo State

The National Universities Commission has transferred ownership of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH Ogbomoso, to the Oyo State Government. While disclosing this on Friday November 20, 2020, the NUC stated that the Osun State government is to take over the College of Health Sciences in Osogbo. The resolution followed the lingering ownership of

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

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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Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation Distributes Books to Pupils in Oyo State

Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation (OOF) has distributed textbooks and exercise books to primary school pupils in Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State. The programme, which was held at the L.A. Primary School, Oke Esa, Iseyin, was championed by Alhaji Ahmed Raji (SAN). While speaking at event on Thursday October 22, 2020, the Chief Executive Officer

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Oyo State Approves Resumption Date for Tertiary Institutions

The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved the resumption dates for Public and Private Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Institutions in the State. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the governor on Tuesday September 15, 2020. According to the statement, the resumption date for 2020/2021 academic Session for Public /

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Oyo State to Sue Contractors for Abandoning SUBEB, UBEC Projects

The Executive Chairman of Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, has announced the plan of the State Government to sue all contracts who abandoned SUBEB and UBEC projects 3 years after they were awarded. Adeniran, disclosed this on Thursday August 20, 2020, while fielding questions on a live programme at an Ibadan-based

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Oyo State Speaker Solicits Support for Technical Education

The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin, has stressed the importance of technical and vocational education in the state. Ogundoyin stated that technical education would help to address the high rate of unemployment and poverty in the country. Hon Ogundoyin stated this while commenting on a motion brought by Hon Oluseyi Adisa

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TESCOM Recruitment: Oyo State Fixes Date for CBT Examination

Oyo State Government has fixed a date for the Computer Based Test for the 70,000 applicants who applied for the Teaching Service Commission, TESCOM, recruitment exercise. This was announced on Monday August 3, 2020, by the Chairman of the commission, Pastor Akinade Alamu. Alamu stated that about 1000 non-teaching staff in various schools across the

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Oyo State Cancels Third Term, Releases Academic Calendar for School Resumption, Examination

The Oyo State Executive Council has approved a new academic calendar to guide resumption of schools and other associated educational activities in the State. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye. According to the approved calendar, third term 2019/2020 session has been cancelled

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Schools Reopening: Oyo State Commends Parents’ Preparedness for Resumption

Oyo State Government has commended parents of students who resumed school this morning for the revision classes for their external examination. Teachers in Oyo State public schools were glad to welcome students in terminal classes back to school. While disclosing this in Ibadan, a secondary school teacher stated that adequate measures of precautions “were put

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