The Academic Staff Union of Universities, on Monday, called on Vice-Chancellors to fight for the future of universities and not rely on external forces. The union also warned that the continued stagnation of resources would hinder the growth and development of the sector. This comes as the Tertiary Education Trust Fund engaged stakeholders in […]
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The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced a record-breaking N1.5trillion Education Tax collection for 2024. It attributed the increase to the upward review in Education Tax from 2.5 to 3 percent. Executive Secretary of the Fund, Sonny Echono, stated this on Monday in Abuja at a one-day strategic interactive engagement with heads of beneficiary
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The Yobe government says it will suspend the use of fossil fuels for solar energy to provide power for public secondary schools in the state in 2025. Baba Malam-Wali, the Secretary to the State Government, disclosed this to reporters during an inspection of some ongoing government projects in schools in Nguru on Monday. Some schools
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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Monday announced a change in the exam centre arrangement for some candidates in Lagos State. WAEC disclosed in a short statement on X that candidates who were initially assigned to the following centres: 5251806 (Digital Bridge Institute CBT), 5250304 (Mount Gilgad CBT), 5252606 (Christycaleb CBT) and 5250307 (Best
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Rome Business School Nigeria, a satellite campus of the Rome Business School in Italy, has urged its 2024 graduates to navigate the evolving business landscape with creativity and agility. The PUNCH reports that more than 1,000 graduates, along with their families and loved ones, gathered at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Ikeja, Lagos, for
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Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has explained his administration’s huge investments and numerous interventions leading to the upgrade and accreditation of the Enugu State College of Nursing Sciences. This was even as the College organised an orientation course for its 2024 intakes numbering a record 283, the highest in the history of the
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Education is universally recognised as a cornerstone for national development. It fosters innovation, builds human capital, and drives socio-economic growth. Yet, in Nigeria, a nation rich in resources and potential, the education sector remains chronically underfunded. Despite the African Union’s recommendation that member states allocate at least 20% of their national budgets to education, Nigeria
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The rapid evolution of technology has significantly transformed the educational landscape globally, compelling many countries to rethink traditional learning models. Nigeria, with its diverse and growing youth population, is uniquely positioned to harness these technological advances to improve its education sector. Hybrid learning, which combines traditional face-to-face instruction with digital learning, presents a promising model
A non-profit organisation, Feminine Hygiene Support, through its initiative, “Help a Girl Child,” has educated secondary school students about menstrual health and hygiene. The NGO, founded by Boluwatife Ogundoro, noted it had successfully impacted 360 young girls across three states: Oyo, Ogun, and Lagos. The initiative is dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by young
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First Class Private Academy of Warri, Delta State, amassed 70 points to emerge champions of the 2024 Annual LAPO Secondary School Quiz Competition. The competition took place at the LAPO Institute for Microfinance and Management Studies, Benin, Edo State, on Friday. Also, Peniel Academy, Boji-Boji Owa in Delta State with 65 points finished second while
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Examiners engaged by the National Examinations Council to mark the 2024 students’ examination papers have threatened to embark on nationwide protest over the non-payment of their allowances after completing the assignment. It was learnt that the examiners have started mobilising their colleagues across the states for the planned protest. A letter written to the NECO
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In a compelling address during the 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremony of the University of Uyo, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emphasized the critical role of education as the foundation for national development. Stressing the need for a responsive and transformative education system, he asserted that such a system is crucial for Nigeria’s accelerated development.
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The Zamfara Circle Community Initiative has issued a five-day ultimatum for immediate intervention concerning the plight of stranded students in Cyprus. At a press briefing held in Gusau, the Chairman of the organisation, Dr Al-amin Tsafe, expressed deep concern over the dire circumstances facing these students, urging the state to address the issue without delay.
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has inaugurated the governing council of the Kwara State University of Education (KWASUED) in Ilorin, marking the official take-off of this innovative institution. The newly formed 11-member governing council is chaired by Shuaib Abdulraheem, who also serves as the pro-chancellor of the university. The council comprises a diverse group of
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