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UI admits 4,215 at 2024/2025 matriculation ceremony

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The University of Ibadan has formally welcomed 4,215 newly admitted undergraduate students for the 2024/2025 academic session during a grand matriculation ceremony held at the institution’s International Conference Centre on Wednesday. Addressing the new students, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale, charged them to uphold integrity, pursue excellence, and make the most of the opportunities available […]

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10 Facts about Rufus Giwa Polytechnic 

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Nestled in the heart of Owo, Ondo State, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic (commonly called RUGIPO) stands as one of Nigeria’s enduring citadels of technical and vocational education. For decades, the institution has played a pivotal role in shaping skilled professionals who contribute meaningfully to the nation’s economic development. Yet, despite its regional prominence, many Nigerians know

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NANS unites, resolves leadership crisis

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The factional leader of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah has agreed to work with the NANS President, Comrade Oladoja in repositioning the Association and fighting for the welfare of Nigerian students. Speaking at a joint news conference on Wednesday in Abuja, Isah who endorsed Comrade Olusola Oladoja as the

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Aliyu congratulates FCE Gidan Madi’s governing board members

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Gov. Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State on Wednesday congratulated the members of the newly appointed Governing Board of the Federal College of Education, Gidan Madi, and pledged continued support to the institution. The Governor made the remarks during a courtesy visit by the board members led by its Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Adamu. He reaffirmed his

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How home and school environments impact brain growth and literacy

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In the earliest years of a child’s life, the brain undergoes a remarkable transformation. From birth through adolescence, every experience, whether mundane or extraordinary, plays a role in shaping neural pathways that influence how a child learns, remembers, communicates, and reads. Literacy, often regarded as a set of mechanical skills such as reading and writing,

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NELFUND: NANS condemns withholding of student loans, threatens protests

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The National Association of Nigerian Students has voiced concern over the alleged non-disbursement of student loans by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, despite claims that funds have already been released. PUNCH online reports that an investigation into the handling of the Federal Government’s student loan programme revealed that some tertiary institutions, in collaboration with banks,

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Kano to prosecute teachers found guilty of sexual harassment 

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The Kano State Government has vowed to take decisive action against any teacher or school staff found guilty of sexually harassing students, declaring that such offenders will face the full wrath of the law. This is contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abba Yusuf on Student Matters, Ibrahim Sumaila, and

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Sowore hails Wesley University visionary leadership, calls for academic reawakening

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“This is the first time I will appear in a Senate Chamber of a university that is peaceful, progressive, and truly democratic”—Sowore In what he described as a heartfelt and symbolic homecoming, renowned human rights activist, pro-democracy advocate, and founder of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, paid a courtesy visit to Wesley University, Ondo, his native

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LAUTECH defends 94 first-class graduates, says ‘We will not compromise standards’

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The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has firmly defended the award of First Class degrees to 94 graduating students, stating that the academic honours were strictly based on merit and academic excellence. Speaking during a press conference held on Tuesday in Ogbomoso ahead of the institution’s 17th Convocation Ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor,

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UNILORIN student breaks world record with 31-hour math marathon

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A 400-level Mathematics student of the University of Ilorin, Kazeem Sanusi, has shattered a Guinness World Record by delivering the longest mathematics lesson ever recorded. Kazeem lectured non-stop for 31 hours, 42 minutes, and 54 seconds—smashing the previous record of 26 hours. The marathon session, which took place at the university, drew admiration from a

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Bamidele urges investment in education to build global brands, billionaires

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Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has called on governments at all levels, corporate organisations, and philanthropists to commit more deliberately to education as a strategy for producing global billionaires and internationally recognised brands. He made this appeal at the 29th convocation ceremony of Ekiti State University in Ado Ekiti, where he was conferred with a Doctor

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NUJ FCT slams soaring telecom charges, poor infrastructure

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has raised alarm over the escalating cost of telecommunications services and internet data across Nigeria, describing it as a growing hardship for citizens already battling economic challenges. In a communiqué issued following its congress in Abuja, the union called the situation “a heavy financial

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Nigeria Health Watch to Host Policy Dialogue on Sustainable Financing and Workforce Capacity for Equitable Primary Health Care

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To address ongoing challenges in primary health care, such as funding gaps, workforce shortages, and weak systems, Nigeria Health Watch is convening a policy dialogue in Kaduna State. Themed “Advancing Sustainable Financing and Workforce Capacity for Equitable Primary Health Care Delivery and Improved Health Outcomes in Kaduna State,” the event aims to drive collaborative solutions

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Foundation rewards teachers’ dedication to service

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An international non-governmental and charity organization, the STRIVAD Foundation has given awards of recognition to three Nigerian teachers who have distinguished themselves in the profession in public schools across Nigeria, especially their dedication and commitment to the advancement of education in the country. Speaking during the official award presentation ceremony of ‘TSF-Nze Sir Raphael O.

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