Examinations are not just a test of knowledge; they are also a test of strategy, time management, and emotional control. Many students study hard, only to walk out of the exam hall disappointed, not because they did not know the material, but because they made avoidable mistakes. These errors range from poor preparation and mismanaging […]
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When discussions about gender equality come up, they are often framed around the struggles of women and girls, rightly so, given the centuries of systemic disadvantage they have faced in education, leadership, and opportunities. Yet, while advocating for women’s rights has driven immense progress, an unintended gap has emerged: boys and young men are often
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The Lagos State Government has embarked on a major step to improve the quality of education across the state with the training of more than 350 Quality Assurance evaluators. The initiative is aimed at enhancing school monitoring and ensuring strict compliance with educational standards as a new academic session begins. The four-day capacity-building workshop, organised
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The Federal Government has rolled out fresh measures to guarantee the safety of schools and protect Nigerian children from attacks, affirming its commitment to creating secure learning environments across the country. Speaking at the commemoration of the International Day to Protect Education from Attack (IDEA) themed “Challenging Narratives, Reshaping Actions”, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of
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The Governing Council of Yakubu Gowon University, formerly the University of Abuja, has approved the promotion of 104 academic staff members to professorial rank — the largest in the institution’s history. The decision was taken at the Council’s 78th Extraordinary Meeting, held on September 9 and 10, 2025, at the university’s main campus under the
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A renewed commitment to safeguard education in Katsina State emerged on Tuesday as stakeholders at a one-day summit vowed to protect schools from criminal attacks and ensure pupils’ safety. The event, held to mark the sixth International Day to Protect Education from Attack, was organized by the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education in partnership
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In a bold move to combat Nigeria’s growing drug abuse crisis, the MTN Foundation has announced plans to train no fewer than 86,400 public secondary school students and 1,440 teachers across 12 states, including Kwara, in drug prevention education. Speaking at a stakeholders’ workshop in Ilorin, MTN Senior Manager Chinyere Ikechi revealed the initiative under
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The Federal Government has restated its commitment to advancing mass literacy, bridging the digital divide, and ensuring inclusion through data and technology, as Nigeria joined the global community to commemorate the 2025 International Literacy Day in Abuja. This year’s celebration, themed “Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era,” highlighted the central role of technology in driving
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The Federal Ministry of Education has reaffirmed Nigeria’s longstanding bilateral relationship with Venezuela, underscoring the shared educational and cultural values that continue to drive collaboration between the two nations. In a post shared via its official X handle on Tuesday, the ministry revealed that Education Minister, Maruf Olatunji Alausa, met with Venezuelan officials to chart
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The Lagos State Government has begun a capacity-building exercise for officials of the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) to strengthen monitoring and compliance with established education standards. At the opening of a four-day training workshop held on Monday in Lagos for about 350 evaluators, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun, highlighted
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The University of Benin has published the results of its recently concluded Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening exercise, with candidates now able to check their scores through the university’s online portal. The institution’s spokesperson, Dr. Benedicta Ehanire, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Benin on Tuesday. She advised applicants not to panic over
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