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ASUU awards ₦5.8m scholarships to 29 indigent OOU students

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Wednesday awarded scholarships totalling ₦5.8 million to 29 indigent students of the Ogun State-owned Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye. Each beneficiary received ₦200,000. While the OOU branch of ASUU provided scholarships to 27 students, the ASUU national body awarded its own scholarships to two students, bringing the total number […]

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Arewa Yoruba group begs Tinubu to pay registration fees for 2025 JAMB candidates 

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The Association of Arewa Yoruba Youths (AAYY) has appealed to the federal government to pay the JAMB Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration fees for all eligible students in the country to cushion the economic challenges being faced by parents. The group noted that last year that about 1.8m students registered for JAMB, believing that

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Ex-JAMB director vows to expose corruption within examination board

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Yisa Usman, the former Deputy Director of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has pledged to expose alleged corruption within the board despite facing threats and intimidation. His bold declaration comes as part of his ongoing legal battle against JAMB, where he seeks redress for his alleged unlawful dismissal. Usman, who was dismissed from

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Senator urges FG to release UNIUYO take-off grant, fund education

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The Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, Aniekan Bassey, has called on the Federal Ministry of Education to prioritise the release of the long-overdue take-off grant for the University of Uyo and provide adequate funding for the institution in the 2025 budget. Bassey also advocated for sufficient funding for the newly established Federal College

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Kebbi: Gov idris renovates 1,954 schools in within 20 months

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Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has insisted that his government has not neglected teachers in the state. The governor stated this while announcing the renovation and construction of 1,954 schools across the state within 20 months of his administration. Governor Idris made this disclosure on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi while addressing 1,125 APC delegates

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FG, govs unite to tackle out-of-school children crisis

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The Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has stated that the Federal Government is working closely with state governors to address the issue of out-of-school children. Alausa disclosed this during the 2025 budget defence session hosted by the Joint Committee on Tertiary Institutions, TETFund, and Education at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja on Tuesday. According

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Lessons from Sweden: Strategic Planning and and Balanced Approaches to Digitalising Education in Africa

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The rapid evolution of technology has significantly transformed the educational ecosystem worldwide, compelling many countries to rethink traditional learning models. Nigeria, and Africa in particular, 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,

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Ogun State governor rewards Global Teacher Prize Finalist Kayode Adewale with ₦5m, bungalow

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has honored Kayode Adewale, a mathematics teacher at Imagbon/Imaka Comprehensive High School, with ₦5 million and a bungalow for his exceptional contributions to education. Adewale, recently shortlisted among the top 50 finalists for the $1 million Global Teacher Prize, was named the Ogun State Education Ambassador in recognition of

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Journalist secures scholarships, accommodation for abused sisters in

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Activist cum humanitarian journalist, Chidiebube Okeoma, has attracted secondary school scholarships and accommodation for 12 -year-old Amarachi Emmanuel and her elder sibling, Comfort Emmanuel. Okeoma had in October rescued the minors from their stepmother, who allegedly battered them for cooking rice without her permission. Their stepmother, who was arrested and remanded in Owerri Correctional Centre,

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Jigawa declares free education up to PhD for female indigenes

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In a groundbreaking move, the Jigawa State Government has made education absolutely free for female indigenes in state-owned institutions, from primary school to PhD level. The initiative, championed by Governor Umar Namadi, aims to empower women through education, regardless of their chosen field of study. Jigawa State Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof Isa Chamo, who

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Govt plans to transform colleges of education into universities

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The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has revealed that the federal government is considering converting all federal colleges of education into universities of education. Alausa shared this during the 2025 budget defense of his ministry before the joint House of Representatives Committees on Education at the National Assembly in Abuja. The minister explained that

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ASUU-LASUED protests poor work conditions amid rising tensions

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The initial excitement surrounding the upgrade of Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED) to Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) is giving way to growing discontent as academic staff decry harsh working conditions and inadequate welfare. At an international press conference held at the ASUU Secretariat, Dr. Akolade Lapite, Chairman of ASUU-LASUED, outlined a series

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NBTE accredits 18, approves 8 new programmes at Kogi poly

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The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has granted full accreditation to 18 programmes at Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, and approved eight additional programmes for the institution. This milestone was announced by the Rector, Prof. Salisu Usman, through a statement issued by Uredo Omale, the Director of Public Relations and Protocol, and shared with newsmen

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