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“Over-concentration on Jamb performance is not useful, indicative of systemic defects” — Doyin Odebowale

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In a scathing critique of Nigeria’s education system, Oladoyin Odebowale, Ph.D., a classics lecturer at the University of Ibadan, has lambasted the overemphasis on JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) performance, labelling it as unproductive and indicative of broader systemic defects. Odebowale questioned the benefits of a flawed education system that places disproportionate importance on […]

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Workers’ Day: FG declares May 1, Public Holiday

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The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 1, as public holiday to mark this year’s Workers’ Day. This declaration was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, on behalf of the minister, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo Dr Tunji-Ojo, who made the

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Modibbo Adama University VC warns of University power, water shortages

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Modibbo Adama University Yola’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Abdullahi Liman Tukur, has issued a cautionary statement, suggesting that many universities may soon struggle to maintain consistent electricity and water supplies for students and staff. The vice chancellor, addressing a pre-convocation news conference on Tuesday at the university campus in Girei, near Yola, said the floating of

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Tinubu, complete overhaul of education system

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In a bid to assess the condition of the infrastructure of schools in Nigeria, from primary to tertiary level, President Bola Tinubu has approved an extensive census to be taken. The stocktaking includes ascertaining the number of teachers, their qualifications, training support received, and all students. For Nigeria to be relevant in the digital age,

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Missing UniAbuja female student died in car crash – Family

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Murjanatu Zubairu, a 400-level female student of the University of Abuja,who was declared missing on Friday has died in a car accident along the Lugbe – Airport Road, Abuja. Zubairu, a student of the Department of Arts Education in the university’s Faculty of Education, left home for school on Friday but her whereabouts remained unknown

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Positioning for internships as a Nigerian student

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An internship is a structured learning experience that provides students and recent graduates with the opportunity to gain practical work experience in a professional setting. It allows them to apply their academic knowledge and develop new skills relevant to their chosen field. Internships typically last for a defined period, ranging from a few weeks to

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Why Informal Education predates formal education system

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Education plays a crucial role in shaping individuals’ lives. It serves as a conduit for personal growth, skill acquisition, and understanding of the world. It’s a learning process enabling individuals to express themselves, achieve specific goals that breed success, and learn about their environment and the world. This learning process encompasses both formal and informal

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UTME Performance: Analysing concerns and proposing pathways to academic excellence

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“Giving a breakdown of the results of the 1,842,464 candidates released, the Board’s Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, noted that “8,401 candidates scored 300 and above; 77,070 scored 250 and above; 439,974 scored 200 and above; and 1,402,490 scored below 200.” As an educator, there are several concerns raised by the statistics regarding the performance of

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Mobile firm trains 100 OAU students in professional photography

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Over 100 students from Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State, have completed a free photography training program sponsored by mobile phone manufacturer itel. The two-day event on the university’s campus offered participants valuable insights into mobile photography, demonstrating various techniques and skills for capturing high-quality images with their smartphones, which could be marketed to

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UNIBEN suspends student union indefinitely after candidate attack

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The University of Benin has indefinitely suspended its Student Union Government after a violent incident involving the Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate. The university management took this action in response to the attack, emphasizing their commitment to campus safety and order. In a statement on Monday by the university’s Registrar, Ademola Bobola, the institution said the

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5 easy steps to check UTME results

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This year’s examination has witnessed a remarkable turnout, with candidates from across the country registering and sitting the UTME in 118 towns and more than 700 designated centers. The extensive coverage underscores the widespread participation and significance of the examination in Nigeria’s educational landscape. To access their results, candidates are encouraged to follow a straightforward

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WAEC: Dangut warns students, parents, others against examination malpractice, suspicious websites

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Amos Dangut, the Head of National Office of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) Nigeria, has warned candidates, exam supervisors, teachers, schools, principals, parents, and individuals against examination malpractice, including association with suspicious websites. Dangut gave the warning during a media conference at the WAEC headquarters in Yaba, Lagos. Dangut also announced the commencement of

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