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Ogun gov names UNILAG best graduates as education ambassadors, awards N10m each

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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has honored Samuel Badekale and Haroun Adebakin, the two best graduating students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) at its 55th convocation, by appointing them as the state’s Education Ambassadors and awarding them N10 million each for their academic excellence. During a reception at the Governor’s Office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, […]

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Federal Polytechnic Nekede suspends lecturer for assaulting student

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The management of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Imo State, has suspended a lecturer, Ifeanyichukwu Okoroafor, for allegedly assaulting a male student. Mr. Okoroafor, who serves as a facilitator at the institution’s Technical and Entrepreneurship Development Centre, was caught on video physically attacking a student identified as Chidera. The incident, which occurred on March 13, quickly

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Senator Salisu empowers 1,000 Ogun students with educational materials

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In a bid to promote quality education and academic excellence, Senator Shuaib Salisu, representing Ogun Central in the Senate, has provided educational materials to over 1,000 students across secondary schools in the district. At the empowerment event held in Abeokuta, the lawmaker emphasized the importance of lasting educational support, stating that the initiative aimed to

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FG unveils NELFUND student loans, TVET expansion and massive school infrastructure upgrade

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The Federal Government has announced major reforms to overhaul Nigeria’s education system, focusing on student loans, vocational training, and large-scale infrastructure development. Speaking at the 4th edition of the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series in Abuja on March 13, Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa outlined key initiatives under the Nigerian Education Sector Renewal Initiative

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Strike: Ibadan poly likely to resume exams on Monday

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The Polytechnic, Ibadan (TPI), will restart its full academic activities and likely resume its examinations on Monday. The institution’s public relations officer, Soladoye Adewole, disclosed this in Ibadan on Friday. This follows Thursday’s suspension of the strike by five Oyo State-owned tertiary institutions over the non-payment of minimum wages and other arrears. Mr Adewole said

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Minister raises alarm over 75% admission shortfall

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Education Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has charged universities to tackle a significant shortfall in admissions, with over 75 per cent of potential students being left out. He made the call on Friday in Abuja during a meeting with Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities. The Minister also instructed all institutions to adopt hybrid learning models by

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Top 10 least powerful passports in the world

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The power of a passport significantly influences a citizen’s ability to travel, work, and engage globally. While some passports offer extensive freedom to more than 190 countries with a visa, others are more restrictive, limiting international mobility. According to the Henley Passport Index, a globally recognised ranking system that assesses passports based on the number

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Key Factors to Consider When Choosing an Online Masters Programme

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Online masters programmes have emerged as a flexible and accessible option for individuals eager to advance their careers, switch professions, or deepen their knowledge, all without sacrificing their existing responsibilities. Whether you are a working professional, a parent balancing family life, or someone living far from a university campus, online masters programme promise the possibility

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16,224 students get FCTA scholarship

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) yesterday said at least 16,224 from the territory will benefit from its scholarship scheme for 2023/2024 calendar. The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, who announced this yesterday at the flag off of the 2023/2024 scholarship award programme in Abuja, said about N300 million had been earmarked for the exercise. The

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US varsity to lay off 2000 employees, cites termination of USAID

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US university Johns Hopkins on Thursday announced plans to lay off more than 2,000 of its employees around the globe, noting that the move is coming on the heels of President Donald Trump’s administration’s massive reduction in foreign aid funds. In a statement made available by the school on Thursday, the leading scientific said, “This

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Akwa Ibom Assembly passes bill to establish new university

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The Akwa Ibom House of Assembly has passed a bill for a law to establish the Akwa Ibom State University of Education. The parliament passed the bill after its deliberation and adoption of a report by Kenim Onofiok, the chairman of the House Committee on Education. In her presentation, Ms Onofiok said the university would

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Ex-UNIBEN VC bags lifetime achievement award

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A former Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Lilian Salami, on Wednesday bagged the Lifetime Achievement Award at the LAPO Outstanding Women Leadership Award in Benin. Salami bagged the LAOLA award based on her achievements in the education sector having lectured in various universities before serving as the VC of UNIBEN from 2019

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Student loan beneficiaries can move abroad – NELFUND

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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has assured students that beneficiaries of the student loan scheme will not be restricted from travelling abroad after graduation. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, made this clarification during a sensitisation programme at Edo University, Iyamho, on Wednesday, while addressing students’ concerns about potential travel limitations.

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Only polytechnic education can solve youth unemployment – Rector

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The Rector, Federal Polytechnic Monguno, Prof. Garba Muhammad Ngala has described polytechnic education as the way forward out of the increasing unemployment challenges facing Nigeria. The Rector who disclosed this during an interactive session with Arewa PUNCH on Saturday in Maiduguri said vocational and practical education, which is the major purpose of polytechnic education, is

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