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Senate summons expelled UniAbuja students over fees protest, launches investigation

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions has commenced an investigation into the expulsion of two final-year students, Cyprian Igwe and Olamilekan Oladeru, from the University of Abuja (UniAbuja). The students were expelled in July on allegations of planning a protest against proposed school fee hikes. Their plight has garnered attention, leading to […]

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Lagos State prioritises teacher training for enhanced education quality

The Lagos State government has underscored the critical importance of capacity building for its educators to ensure the delivery of quality education. In a recent development, the state Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun, articulated this vision during a capacity training programme held in partnership with Casio Middle East\Africa and SKLD Integrated Services

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ABU professor returns N1.1m mistakenly paid by NDA

In an inspiring demonstration of honesty and integrity, Professor Umar Ka’oje of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria has voluntarily returned N1,153,953.36 to the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) after it was mistakenly deposited into his bank account. The honourable act has garnered widespread praise and recognition. The story began with the expiration of Ka’oje’s teaching

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UNILAG student wins top prize in startup pitch competition

Barnabas Peter, a 300-level student at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), emerged as the top winner at the Start-up Pitch Competition of the Project Innovation 2 Marketing (I2M) Accelerated Incubator Programme. His innovative venture, Travaye, is a digital platform designed to assist tourists, low-income earners, and individuals in finding exciting places to visit. The competition,

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FG to internationalise tertiary institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, says it has begun to improve facilities in universities, polytechnics and colleges of education to attract international faculties and students. Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc Sonny Echono, who disclosed this while receiving a team of the United Kingdom, UK, Government on International Education in Abuja, on Monday, said priority

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10 interesting facts about 2023 Global Teacher Prize Winner, Sister Zeph

1. Sister Zeph, birth name Riffat Arif, is a Pakistani teacher, women’s activist and philanthropist. 2. Born in Gujranwala, Pakistan 3. She was a leader at school and had plans of becoming a lawyer. When she was thirteen her first article on Women’s Rights appeared in Pakistan’s leading newspaper the Daily Jang. 4. She left

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Chrisland holds 5th convocation, produces 10 first-class graduating students

Chrisland University, Ajebo, Abeokuta has held its 5th convocation producing 91 graduates out of which 10 made first-class degrees. The convocation was held within the premises of the institution. Ezekwem Michelle from the Department of Software Engineering with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 4.91 emerged as the overall best graduating student. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof

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Pakistani education activist Sister Zeph wins 2023 global teacher prize

Pakistani teacher, women’s activist, and philanthropist, Sister Zeph, also known as Riffat Arif, has been honoured with the prestigious Global Teacher Prize for 2023. Born and raised in Gujranwala, Pakistan, Sister Zeph’s journey is nothing short of inspirational. Sister Zeph’s dedication to education and women’s empowerment began at a young age. Despite leaving school after

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