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Why Mother-Tongue Instruction in Early Years Improves Literacy Outcomes

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For many decades, education policies across Africa have been shaped by the legacy of colonialism, with languages like English, French, and Portuguese often chosen as the primary media of instruction from the earliest years. The logic has typically been centred around global competitiveness, uniformity, and economic utility. However, growing evidence from both research and grassroots […]

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Extend drug test to office holders, aspirants, NANS tells NDLEA

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The National Association of Nigerian Students, on Thursday, called on the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to extend the proposed mandatory drug test for corps members and prospective couples to political office holders and politicians seeking elective offices. The Chairman of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.) had advocated drug integrity tests for corps members,

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Lagos Mandates Principals, VPs to Return to the Classroom, Tasks OEQA on Strict Oversight

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In a renewed push for discipline and accountability in Lagos State public schools, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, has directed that school heads must now actively participate in teaching. According to the directive, “Principals and Vice Principals have been mandated to teach for 6 and 8 periods weekly, respectively,

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10 women dominating science in Africa

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Science has long been a male-dominated field, but across Africa, an extraordinary generation of women is reshaping that narrative. From microbiology to astrophysics, these women are not only pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge, but also inspiring the next generation to dream bigger, learn harder, and lead bravely. Their journeys are not paved with ease,

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Integrate nutrition into school curriculum, expert urges govt

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A nutrition expert at Utah State University, Oluyemisi Akinsola, has called on the government to incorporate age-appropriate nutrition education into school curriculum to combat rising cases of malnutrition and non-communicable diseases in Nigeria. Speaking in a statement released on Wednesday, Akinsola said Nigeria must take nutrition education seriously to tackle poor dietary habits and misinformation,

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Marwa insists on drug tests for corps members

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The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), has reiterated the agency’s call for mandatory drug tests for corps members, describing the initiative as a preventive—not punitive—measure. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig. Gen. Olakunle

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Prodigy Finance Expands Support for Global Education: Partners with Top Universities in the UK, France, Germany, Australia, and Singapore

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Prodigy Finance is expanding its support for international students by partnering with some of the leading institutions in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, and Singapore. Through new university partnerships, international students can now secure funding for top institutions in these countries, bringing them a step ahead towards their academic and career aspirations. This expansion

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Tinubu releases N50bn for varsity workers, seeks stable academic calendar

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The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, on Wednesday announced that the Federal Government has released N50bn to academic and non-academic staff unions of federal universities for the payment of earned allowances, fulfilling a pledge made by President Bola Tinubu. This was disclosed in a statement titled “FG Releases N50bn Earned Allowances to Varsity Unions,

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UTME begins today with over 2 million candidates

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No fewer than 2,030,627 candidates who completed the registration process for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination are set to sit for the exams beginning today (Thursday) across all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory. This figure was obtained from data provided by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, which also

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OPay extends N1.2b 10-year scholarship to Kwara State Polytechnic

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As part of its unwavering commitment to youth development and academic excellence, OPay, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, has extended its N1.2 billion 10-year scholarship initiative to Kwara State Polytechnic. With this development, 20 outstanding students from the institution will be awarded scholarships worth N300,000 each, becoming one of the latest beneficiaries of OPay’s

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NUC set to introduce 12 fresh programmes into varsity curriculum

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The National Universities Commission (NUC) is set to introduce 12 new programmes into the curriculum of Nigerian universities across the country designed to equip students with the 21st century skills, employability skills and self-reliance needed to thrive in a dynamic world. Our Correspondent gathered that 12 new programmes were either outstanding or omitted during the

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UI matriculants urged to embrace discipline, strive for excellence

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The newly-admitted students of the  University of Ibadan(UI) have been enjoined to embrace discipline and prioritise excellence in their pursuit of tertiary education saying the new  students now have the  opportunity to learn under distinguished and experienced scholars. The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode O Adebowale, who gave the charge at

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Federal colleges begin dual mandate of degree, NCE awards September — FG

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The Federal Government has announced that all of its Colleges of Education will commence the concurrent running of degree and Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes with effect from September/October 2025 academic session. This is even as the Minister of Education, Dr Olatunji Alausa, has warned that the Colleges of Education are gradually going into

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Osun Assembly speaker earns M.Sc., dedicates success to supporters

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The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly has proudly joined the ranks of postgraduate degree holders, announcing the successful completion of his Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in a moment he described as deeply fulfilling. Sharing the news with enthusiasm, the Speaker wrote:“Proud Moment! Today, I joined my fellow graduands in celebrating a

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