Hoodlums, suspected to be cultists have invaded Ifite-Awka, near the school gate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, killing no fewer than six persons. According to eyewitnesses who spoke to our correspondent on Thursday, the gun-wielding hoodlums invaded the vicinity in the early hours of Thursday and opened fire on some persons, suspected to […]
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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), West Africa Affairs has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for redeploying Dr. Tunji Alausa as Minister of Education. The body expressed confidence that Alausa’s wealth of experience, dedication and passion for advancing education sector will bring about positive reforms in coming years. A statement by the Director, West
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Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist Femi Otedola has announced a N3.7 billion donation to expand the Engineering Faculty at Augustine University, Ilara Epe, continuing his commitment to advancing education in Nigeria. The contribution, revealed during the university’s 6th convocation ceremony, will fund the construction of a new building, expected to be completed within a year. “I
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Alongside the recent appointment of Dr. Morufu Olatunji as the new Minister of Education after his cabinet reshuffling, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu also appointed a new minister of State for Education. Dr Suwaiba Said Ahmad took over this role after the President sacked YusufTanko Sununu, ,the former minister of state for education Dr Suwaiba Said
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Dr. Morufu Olatunji is a Nigerian politician, medical doctor, and public servant. He was appointed on October 24, 2024 replacing Prof. Tahir Mamman. His appointment comes at a time when Nigeria’s educational sector faces significant challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, teacher shortages, and low literacy rates, especially in the northern parts of the country. Dr. Morufu’s
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A Chief Magistrate in Ondo State, Olateju Odenusi-Fadeyi, has remanded a 15-year-old female student of Anglican Grammar School, Arigidi Akoko, for allegedly stabbing her 17-year-old colleague, Habib Salau, to death. The magistrate ordered her remand at the Ondo State Juvenile Home in Akure, pending advice from the office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has clarified the purpose of the University of Nigerian Languages, Aba (Establishment, etc) bill, 2024. The bill seeks to upgrade the National Institute for Nigerian Languages (NINLAN), Aba, Abia State to a University of Nigerian Languages, not to bear President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s name. Kalu
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Appointment: Dr. Alausa was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on October 23, 2024, to replace Prof. Tahir Mamman. Background: He is a distinguished medical doctor specializing in nephrology, with a robust educational and professional background in medicine. Education: Dr. Alausa graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Lagos in 1993 and completed
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The Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, said it is committed to promoting entrepreneurship and inculcating skills in its students and staff to make them self-reliant and more relevant in modern society. The institution said the move is aimed at discouraging the desire for white-collar jobs and driving self-reliance and sustainability. RSU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nlerum
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken a significant step towards enhancing the country’s aerospace capabilities by renewing its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lagos State University (LASU). This partnership underscores NAF’s commitment to fostering indigenous aerospace engineering through strategic collaborations. The announcement was made in a statement issued to Defence Correspondents in Abuja
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The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has issued a 15-day ultimatum to President Bola Tinubu’s government, demanding action on several pressing issues affecting polytechnic lecturers. This deadline is set to expire on October 23, and ASUP has warned that failure to meet its demands will result in a strike. As the deadline approaches, support
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Twelve states of the federation are yet to implement the 2019 minimum wage of N30,000 for teachers. Data from the National Union of Teachers showed that though some states implemented the 2019 minimum wage, it was not fully implemented for teachers at primary school levels. The affected states where the wage was not yet implemented
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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, on Wednesday, said the fund has disbursed over N10bn to successful applicants since the commencement of the scheme in August 2024. This is just as he dismissed the fears in some quarters that the student loan scheme may be
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