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Nigerian-Turkish varsities alumni support fight against poverty, insecurity

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The Nigerian-Turkish Universities Old Students Association has canvassed giving to the less-privileged and vulnerable members of society, noting that “this would significantly reduce poverty and also address insecurity among Nigerians.” The association, made up of Nigerians who attended universities in Turkiyé (Turkey) averred that “the harsh economic situation in the country makes more urgent the […]

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LASU announces NELFUND loan disbursement, school fees accounts credited directly

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The Lagos State University (LASU) has announced that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed loans to students whose applications were approved. In a direct and efficient approach, the funds have been credited straight into the students’ school fees accounts. According to LASU, students who applied for the loan can check the status of

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NUC upgrades Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, other programmes from Bachelor to Doctoral status

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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has upgraded some medical-related programmes in Nigerian universities from Bachelor’s degrees to Doctoral status. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by NUC’s Acting Director of Public Affairs, Franca Chukwuonwo. She said the decision was driven by the need to incorporate more clinical and practical sessions, improve foundational course

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Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf

Kano empowers 340 youth graduates with seedlings, rams, others

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Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has distributed bulls, rams, seedlings, and modern gardening tools to 340 youths who recently graduated from the Livestock and Horticulture Institutes. This was disclosed in a statement by the governor’s spokesman, Sanusi Tofa, on Thursday. The governor announced that each graduate would receive either two bulls or two rams, along

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Education Minister Alausa defends ₦2.5 trillion 2025 education budget, highlights TVET, STEM and teacher development as key priorities

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In a significant step toward advancing Nigeria’s education sector, the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, presented the 2025 budget proposal to the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions, TETFund, and Basic/Secondary Education. The minister highlighted the pivotal role of education in driving national and global development while outlining the ministry’s ambitious 2024-2027 roadmap.

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UBTTP graduates 118 students, urges lifelong learning, impactful teaching

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A total of 118 mentees from the University of Buckingham International Diploma in Education programme in Nigeria graduated recently at the fourth virtual graduation ceremony. Senior Research Fellow and Programme Director, Andreea Dogar, highlighted that the programme was designed to empower and transform the lives of educators. She urged the graduates to inspire both their

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Lagos to build more JAMB CBT centres to boost education access

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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has pledged to establish more Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across the state to enhance access to education for candidates. The announcement came during a visit by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, to the Lagos House in Ikeja, where Sanwo-Olu revealed plans to allocate significant

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Kogi Poly Rector warns students against cultism, vices at 32nd matriculation

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The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Professor Salisu Usman Ogbo, has cautioned newly admitted students for the 2024/2025 academic session to steer clear of cultism and other social vices that could jeopardize their academic journey. Speaking at the institution’s 32nd matriculation ceremony held over the weekend at the main campus in Lokoja, Professor Ogbo

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UI students protest 82-day power outage at UCH

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University of Ibadan students yesterday staged a massive protest in Ibadan, Oyo State, over an 82-day power outage at the University College Hospital (UCH). The demonstration, which disrupted socio-economic activities and caused traffic gridlock, was aimed at drawing government attention to the prolonged blackout caused by a dispute between the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC)

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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo

Edo approves recruitment of 500 teachers

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The Governor, Edo State, Monday Okpebholo has approved the recruitment of 500 teachers by the State Basic Education Board to boost learning. The Commissioner for Education, Dr Emmanuel Iyamu, announced this on Wednesday in Benin on assumption of office. Iyamu was sworn in on Monday by Okpebholo following his confirmation as commissioner by the state’s

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Abiodun announces N6m reward to Ogun poly’s best-graduating students

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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced a cash reward of N2m each to three best-graduating students of the Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade. Abiodun announced the cash reward at the 5th combined convocation of the Polytechnic held at the institution’s auditorium on Wednesday. The three students, who emerged best in their respective sessions, were Suliyat Yusuf

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FUNAAB graduates 120 first class, holds 32nd convocation 

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The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta will on Saturday hold its 32nd convocation during which 3567 undergraduates will be graduating out of which 120 made First Class with I626 finishing Second Class Upper. A further breakdown shows that 1624 graduating students made Second Class Lower, 164 finished with Third Class and another 33 are graduates

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