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DSS DG, Oluwatosin Ajayi

DG seeks compulsory recruitment of first-class graduates into DSS

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The Director-General of the Department of State Services, Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi, has called for a policy mandating the recruitment of first-class graduates into the intelligence agency to strengthen national security. Ajayi made this call while delivering the 2025 Distinguished Personality Lecture at the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Kwara State. In […]

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Executive Secretary, NBTE, Prof. Idris Bugaje

Executive Secretary not under ICPC probe – NBTE

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The National Board for Technical Education has denied reports that its Executive Secretary, Prof Idris Bugaje, is under investigation by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. In a statement issued by the Head of Media Unit, Office of the Executive Secretary, Mrs. Fatima Abubakar, in Kaduna on Thursday, the NBTE described the

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Quality Assurance: Recommendations for Effective Evaluation Processes in Nigerian Schools

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In today’s rapidly changing world, the quality of education stands as the foundation for a nation’s progress and prosperity. For Nigeria—a country with a rich cultural heritage and a rapidly growing youth population—the pursuit of quality education is paramount. As the cornerstone of national development, schools must not only impart academic knowledge but also ensure

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Education Minister Tunji Alausa at King's College TBS Lagos

Education minister pays surprise visit to King’s College reveals eight-month blackout

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The Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, paid an unannounced visit to King’s College, TBS, Lagos on Thursday. Arriving at the main campus at exactly 7:30 a.m., the minister inspected classrooms and other facilities, noting the untidy environment and power outage in the school. The Vice Principal, Shittu Y. S., informed Alausa that the school

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Ondo NANS to partner Police on campus safety

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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has expressed readiness to partner with the Police and other security agencies to ensure the safety of students in the various campuses, particularly in Ondo state. The Chairman NANS/JCC, Ondo axis, Comrade Oluwarotimi Joshua said he had met with the Commissioner of Police, CO Afolabi Olutokunbo Wilfred on

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Ojukwu Varsity to host Nigeria’s first Agrivoltaics conference

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CHUKWUEMEKA Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) Igbariam, Anambra State in partnership with LIFEWS Foundation and Oregon State University, USA is set to hold the Nigeria’s first Agrivoltaics conference between March 26 and 27 at the ASUU-UNIZIK secretariat complex Awka. The event will focus on a global sustainable solution for food and energy security. This development was

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Senate proposes N10bn fund for capital market investor education

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The Senate has proposed a N10 billion special fund for investor education in the capital market as part of the 2025 budget. According to the Senate, the initiative aims to raise awareness among Nigerians and attract more investors to the market. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Capital Market, Senator Osita Izunaso, made this statement

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FCANHPT Ibadan denies allegations of discrimination against Muslim students

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The Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology (FCAHPT), Ibadan, has dismissed claims that it discriminates against Muslim students. Provost of the college, Dr. Adekoya Olatunde Owosibo, made this clarification in a statement issued to journalists in Ibadan on Wednesday night. The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Oyo State Area Unit, had earlier

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Governor Idris approves N2.7bn for Kebbi students’ allowances

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Governor Nasir Idris has approved and released N2.7 billion for the allowances of Kebbi State students studying locally and internationally. The Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Isah Abubakar-Tunga announced this on Wednesday. Speaking at a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi, Abubakar-Tunga said the funds were allocated to cover students’ upkeep, accommodation, and travel expenses in

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NSCDC trains 300 officers for safe school programme

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The National Safe School Response Coordination Centre has conducted a one-day capacity-building training for 300 participants from six states in the North-Central Geopolitical Zone at the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps national headquarters. The training, aimed at enhancing school safety, brought together state coordinators and desk officers from Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Niger, Plateau, and

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Rivers State University

MDCN inducts Rivers varsity’s maiden 48 medical doctors

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The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria has inducted 48 first set of trained medical doctors from the Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt. The 48 doctors had graduated from the university’s College of Medical Sciences, according to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nlerum Okogbule. Speaking at the maiden induction ceremony in Port Harcourt, the governor

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Integrating Secondary Education into Basic Education: A Policy Shift for Nigeria’s Future – Part 1

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In recent years, the Nigerian education system has faced numerous challenges, from overcrowded classrooms to low retention rates, and high dropout rates, particularly in secondary education. To address these challenges and meet global standards, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has proposed integrating secondary education into basic education, extending the duration of basic education

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Toxic Workplaces vs. Loving Schools: Where Would You Rather Be?

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Valentine’s Day often brings thoughts of love, kindness, and connection. But beyond the flowers and chocolates, let’s ask a crucial question—is your school a place of love, or is it a toxic environment that drives people away? In every school, love should be the foundation. Not just romantic love, but the kind of love that

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