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UNIBEN celebrates academic excellence, produces 385 first-class graduates at 49th/50th convocation

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The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has announced a record-breaking achievement as 385 students will graduate with first-class honours in the combined 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 academic sessions. This prestigious celebration will take place at UNIBEN’s 49th/50th convocation ceremonies, scheduled for this Friday and Saturday. The impressive accomplishment was confirmed by UNIBEN’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Lilian Salami, marking […]

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Chidoka proposes ₦100bn fund to transform Ojukwu University

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Osita Chidoka, Chancellor of the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership and former Minister of Aviation, has proposed the creation of a ₦100 billion endowment fund to elevate Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) to a leading position among Africa’s universities. Speaking as the keynote guest lecturer at the Third Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Lecture, Chidoka emphasized

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Upgrade Ondo poly to varsity, ex-council chair urges Aiyedatiwa

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A former Chairman of the Governing Council of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, Mr Banji Alabi, has called on the state governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to upgrade the institution to university status.   Alabi, in a statement issued in Akure on Monday, revealed that the state government had previously received a proposal to upgrade

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“Nigeria needs 800 universities to meet growing academic demands”- Nigerian Professor says

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Professor John Laah, a geography lecturer at Kaduna State University and member of the Southern Kaduna Professors’ Forum, has called for the establishment of 800 universities to meet the academic needs of Nigeria’s rapidly growing population. Speaking with journalists on Monday, Laah stressed the urgency of expanding access to higher education, citing projections that Nigeria

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Climate Action in Education

They don’t need to fix us, they need to catch up: An African’s Perspective on Climate Education

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Africa contributes a measly 3% of global carbon emissions, yet no continent is feeling the heat – literally – as much. Rising temperatures are killing our livestock, and coastal areas face the brunt of rising sea levels. It’s a harsh reality brought on by a world that has prioritized convenience over sustainability. Growing up in

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The Impact Of Social Media On The Classroom

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The rapid rise of social media has revolutionised many aspects of life, including education. Today, platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are no longer just tools for social interaction; they have become powerful educational aids. However, their influence on classroom learning is a double-edged sword. While they can enhance learning experiences and increase

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Nigeria to revamp technical education with 80% focus on practical skills

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In a bold move to overhaul Nigeria’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced that the curriculum would now prioritize hands-on training, with 80% of the content dedicated to practical learning and only 20% to theoretical instruction. This change aims to equip the country’s youthful population

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ASUU members at NAU raise alarm over life threats amid VC crisis

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Academic staff at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, Anambra State, have raised alarms about threats to their lives amid escalating tensions over the appointment of the institution’s Vice Chancellor. The crisis erupted following the expiration of Prof. Charles Esimone’s tenure on June 4, leaving the university in turmoil. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)

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Enugu State to represent Nigeria at World Schools Debate Championship

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The Enugu State Debate Team has been selected to represent Nigeria at the prestigious World Schools Debate Championship (WSDC) in Panama, scheduled for July 2025. The nomination follows the team’s outstanding performance at the 2024 Democracy Day National Debate Championship Finals, held in Abuja, where they emerged as overall winners. In a letter addressed to

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Grooming Centre awards N20m to student for research, entrepreneurship

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The Grooming Centre (GC) has awarded N20 million in grants to 150 students from 55 tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The initiative, which aims to stimulate research and entrepreneurship, follows a rigorous screening process where 513 proposals were reviewed, with 359 selected based on critical indicators such as thematic relevance, data-driven results, and originality. Speaking at

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Over 16,000 aspiring teachers sit for TRCN nationwide qualifying exams

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A total of 16,614 aspiring teachers nationwide have taken the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria’s (TRCN) Batch ‘B’ Professional Qualifying Examination, marking a crucial step toward professional certification. The exams were held across multiple centers, with TRCN acting registrar, Stella Nwokeocha, overseeing the process in Abuja and affirming its success. According to Ms. Nwokeocha, the

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JAMB kicks off 2025 UTME centre accreditation

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially launched the accreditation process for Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), according to a recent statement from JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin. In the announcement, JAMB detailed new requirements and procedures for both established and new CBT centres,

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