In the bustling cities and remote villages of Nigeria, millions of girls are growing up with dreams of a brighter future—hoping to become doctors, lawyers, teachers, and even engineers. Yet, for a significant number of them, the path to realising these dreams is far more difficult to navigate. Among these girls are those with disabilities, […]
President, Bola Tinubu, has sacked the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman. This was announced in a statement released by the presidency on Wednesday afternoon, following a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has approved the immediate implementation of eight far-reaching actions to reinvigorate the Administration’s capacity for optimal efficiency pursuant
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The University of Ilorin Students’ Union has announced an upward revision of transportation fares on campus. The new rates are set to take effect from Monday, October 28, 2024, reflecting the latest increase in fuel prices from ₦930 to between ₦1,200 and ₦1,500 per litre. According to their Press Release Today, Oct. 23, 2024. The
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The National Association of Nigerian Students warned against a hike in tuition fees by universities across the country. NANS, in a statement by its Senate President, Akinteye Babatunde, in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, condemned the recent moves by some Vice Chancellors to increase tuition fees. Babatunde, who expressed NANS’s anger over
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Delta State University Teaching Hospital, DELSUTH, located in Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area, has achieved National and West Africa accreditation for surgery, marking a significant advancement in the medical field. Meanwhile Governor Oborevwori has approved the appointment of Prof. Samuel Ogheneovo Asagba as the new Vice Chancellor of the Delta State University, Abraka. The
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University of Lagos (UNILAG), Idi-Araba campus students have taken to the streets in protest against a significant increase in hostel fees, prompting a tense standoff with university authorities. Primarily affecting students from the College of Medicine and the Faculty of Pharmacy, the protests erupted after the school management announced a fee hike to ₦80,000 for
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The 2025 McGill University Mastercard Scholarship is a prestigious program aimed at identifying and supporting academically gifted young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa. The scholarship, funded by the Mastercard Foundation, offers a fully comprehensive package, providing scholars with world-class education and the necessary support to foster leadership and change-making in various sectors across the continent. Benefits:
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reiterated its dedication to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property in its host community of Bwari and surrounding areas. This commitment was emphasised by the Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, during the 2024 Public Enlightenment Programme on Security, aptly titled: “Catch them Young Security Initiative,” which took
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Choosing the right university is one of the most important decisions you can make as a student. It’s more than just selecting a place to study; it’s about finding an environment that will shape who you become, influence your career path, and nurture your dreams. It not only influences your academic journey but also shapes
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The Veterinary Council of Nigeria has shut down the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Benin, Edo State. The decision is a result of the university’s inability to meet the standard requirements to run Veterinary Medicine programmes at the institution. A serving Assistant Inspector General of Police and President of the Veterinary Council
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An NGO, Oluchi Kalu Girl-Child Foundation, has disclosed plans to establish and register girls’ clubs in secondary schools in Abia. Founder of Oluchi Kalu Girl-Child Foundation, Ms Oluchi Kalu, disclosed on Monday, while sensitizing female students at Girls Secondary Commercial School and Abayi Girls’ Secondary School, Abayi, all in Aba, as part of her outreach
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a bold step to revamp the educational landscape by integrating 15 essential skill acquisition programs into the curriculum for primary and junior secondary schools. This initiative aims to equip students with practical skills that will prepare them for the dynamic demands of the modern economy, fostering self-reliance and
Reach the Peak Initiative (RPI), on October 16, 2024, empowered students at Wesley Primary School and Our Saviour Anglican Primary School in Italawajoda, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, with essential learning resources. The initiative, which is part of the “Raise a Kid” program, aims to enhance educational quality for at least 1,000 children across underserved communities in
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday, appealed to members of staff of Nigerian universities to give peace a chance and avail themselves of the opportunity of negotiations created by his administration. The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities and the Senior Staff Associations of Nigerian Universities are all geared up for
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The Lagos State House of Assembly has directed the Chairman of its Committee on Education, Mosunmola Sangodara, to invite all stakeholders concerned over the increase in the boarding fees at the state’s model colleges. The move followed a protest by some parents to the assembly over the hike, with the Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, meeting with
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Rosebud School in the Idimu area of Lagos State has expelled three students after their father, Ayofe Kolawole, violently assaulted a teacher and a sanitary worker on October 10, 2024. According to Punch, the incident, which has drawn widespread attention, was captured on video and went viral over the weekend. The school Public Relations Officer,
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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially announced that the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates will commence on Friday, October 25, 2024. This marks a significant milestone as the Second Series of the examination is set to run from October 25 to December 20, 2024. In a statement
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