Private school owners in Edo State, under the umbrella of the Coalition of Associations of Private Schools, on Friday staged a peaceful protest in Benin City over an alleged hike in personal income tax. The protest, which took place at the premises of the Edo State Ministry of Education, featured participants wielding placards and banners […]
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To many Nigerians, especially in the southwest, Olunloyo was more than a former governor of Oyo State; he was an icon of intellect, an unwavering public servant, and a revered elder statesman. He belonged to a generation that combined erudition with public duty, laying the groundwork for the emergence of technocratic leadership in Nigeria. Dr.
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In a world where the cost of education continues to rise, scholarships have become more than just a bonus, they are a lifeline. Yet, despite the thousands of scholarship opportunities available globally, many students still struggle to secure funding. Why? Because the most accessible scholarships are highly competitive, and the less competitive ones are often
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The Pastor Abraham Olaluwoye Foundation, through its PAO Education Foundation, has launched a three-year scholarship programme aimed at children from disadvantaged backgrounds. The initiative, introduced in collaboration with Abraham Seeds International School, is designed to provide full educational support for pupils and students from Basic 1 to Senior Secondary School 3. The scholarship, which covers
In a heartwarming moment at the Lagos State University (LASU) convocation ceremony held on Thursday, April 10, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced a cash reward of N10 million for the institution’s best-graduating student, Ojo Nwosu Isioma. Nwosu, who studied Biochemistry, graduated with a remarkable Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.93—earning her the title of the
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The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Western Zone, has condemned the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) governing council for exonerating the Vice-Chancellor, Abayomi Fasina, of sexual harassment allegations brought against him by a university staff member, Folasade Adebayo. In a strongly worded statement signed by SSANU National Vice President and Western Zone Chairman, Abdussobur
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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has issued a stern warning to tertiary institutions that fail to notify students of disbursements made on their behalf under the federal government’s student loan scheme. Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, delivered the warning on Thursday during a media briefing in Abuja, condemning what he described as unethical
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In what has been described as a vibrant display of academic tradition and cultural pride, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto officially welcomed 5,859 newly admitted students for the 2024/2025 academic session during its matriculation ceremony held on Wednesday. While addressing the new students, the Dean of Students Affairs, Prof Umar Aliyu, emphasised the importance of discipline,
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Stakeholders in the education sector have been charged to play a vital role in shaping the future using their expertise, inputs, and commitment to ensure that the nation’s education system meets the needs of all learners. The Kwara State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, gave the charge in Ilorin on
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A witness in the ongoing trial of former Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, told the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin on Thursday that N1bn from the Universal Basic Education Commission Matching Grant was diverted to pay workers’ salaries and pensions in 2015—and was never repaid. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is prosecuting
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In a major step to clamp down on examination malpractice, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that no two candidates will sit for the same set of questions in selected subjects during the upcoming school certificate examinations. This innovation was unveiled during a recent briefing for school principals, where WAEC confirmed that English
It was a day of pride and heartfelt celebration in the household of Hon. Rasaq Olusola Ajala, Executive Chairman of Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA, as his wife, Kehinde Muibat Ajala, achieved a major academic milestone by earning her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. Overflowing with pride, Hon. Ajala took to the public sphere to pour out
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It was a moment of pride and celebration at Abiola Ajimobi Technical University (AATU), Ibadan, as the institution announced that 69 of its graduating students earned First Class Honours during a combined convocation ceremony for the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic sessions. Speaking at a pre-convocation press conference held on the university campus along the Lagos-Ibadan
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