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Reps to Probe NECO over alleged extra budgetary spending and unapproved virements

Reps to Probe NECO over alleged extra budgetary spending and unapproved virements

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The House of Representatives has initiated an investigation into the National Examination Council (NECO) over allegations of extra-budgetary spending and unauthorized virements, marking another bold step by the legislature to strengthen financial accountability within Nigeria’s education sector. The resolution to probe the examination body followed a motion moved by Hon. Amobi Ogah (LP–Abia) during plenary […]

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UNILAG VC Ogunsola Urges Women Leaders to Show Courage, Integrity, and Fairness in Leadership

UNILAG VC urges women leaders to show courage and fairness in leadership

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The Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Folasade Ogunsola, has called on women in leadership positions to demonstrate courage, fairness, and competence, stressing that leadership demands strength of character and a clear sense of purpose rather than gender consideration. Speaking in an interview with journalists in Lagos, the UNILAG Vice Chancellor, the

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NASU, SSANU protest in Ahmadu Bello University

NASU, SSANU protest in Ahmadu Bello University

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The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) on Thursday staged a peaceful protest at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, over what they described as government’s failure to meet long-standing demands affecting university workers. The protest, held at the Samaru campus,

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FG launches national smart learning initiative to digitalize public schools

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The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, has launched the Digitalization of Public Schools Initiative and commenced the distribution of interactive smart boards to public schools nationwide. The official flag-off ceremony held at Queen’s College, Lagos, signalled a new phase in the nation’s drive to modernize

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The Lagos State Government has launched a free Software Quality Assurance training programme for 600 students in tertiary institutionsThe Lagos State Government has launched a free Software Quality Assurance training programme for 600 students in tertiary institutions

LASG launched a free Software training programme for students in tertiary institutions

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The Lagos State Government has launched a free Software Quality Assurance training programme for 600 students in tertiary institutions and fresh graduates, reinforcing its commitment to equipping young people with digital skills for the modern workforce. This initiative, spearheaded by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Students Union Affairs (Tertiary

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Abba Moro sponsors bill to establish FUHSO Teaching Hospital

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The Senate Minority Leader and Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Comrade Abba Moro (PhD), has sponsored a bill seeking the establishment of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO) Teaching Hospital. The proposed legislation, titled “University Teaching Hospitals (Reconstitution of Boards, etc.) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025,” passed its First Reading on the floor

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NOUN Governing Council appoints Uduma new VC

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The Governing Council of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has approved the appointment of Professor Uduma O. Uduma as the institution’s new Vice-Chancellor. His tenure takes effect on February 11, 2026, succeeding the incumbent Vice-Chancellor. The appointment followed the recommendations of the Joint Council and Senate Selection Board, which the Governing Council carefully

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Minister of education flagged off distribution 800 interactive smart boards for public schools

Minister of education flagged off distribution of 800 interactive smart boards for public schools

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The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on friday inaugurated the National Flag-Off Ceremony for the distribution of 800 Interactive Smart Boards to public schools across Nigeria, a landmark initiative designed to strengthen the country’s basic education system through the integration of technology into teaching and learning. The event, organised by the Universal Basic

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Alausa Declares MoodleMoot Africa 2025 Open, Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to Digital Education

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The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, on Thursday, October 9, 2025, officially declared open the third edition of MoodleMoot Africa 2025 in Abuja, calling on African nations to take full ownership of their digital educational future. The conference—hosted by the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in partnership with UNISA and the

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Interesting facts about the National Policy on Education in Nigeria

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Introduced to provide structure, direction, and uniformity to Nigeria’s education system, the National Policy on Education (NPE) has evolved through several revisions to reflect the country’s changing socio-political, economic, and technological realities. Yet, while many have heard of it, few Nigerians truly understand what it entails, why it matters, and how it shapes the educational experience

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Degrees without direction: why Nigerian graduates struggle with purpose

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In Nigeria today, the graduation cap has become both a crown and a burden. Across campuses every year, thousands of young people march proudly to collect their degrees, their faces radiant with relief and expectation. Parents on the other hand beam with pride, communities celebrate, and social media timelines fill with photos captioned “Done and

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Funding Islamic Education: Balancing State Support and Religious Independence

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In recent decades, Islamic schools have become vital to the educational landscapes of both Muslim-majority and minority countries. From Cairo to London, Jakarta to Johannesburg, they serve not only as academic centers but as custodians of faith, moral discipline, and community identity. Yet, as these schools grow in number and influence, a pressing question emerges

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Gbemiga Abiodun Education Support Programme Awards Grants to Ogun Students

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Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has announced the award of grants to students across primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions under the Gbemiga Abiodun Education Support Programme. In a statement shared on her social media page, Salako-Oyedele noted that the initiative, now in its third year, continues to make a meaningful impact on the

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First Bank launches all-round digital centre at BUK

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First Bank of Nigeria has launched a state-of-the-art Digital Xperience Centre at Bayero University Kano (BUK), offering 24/7 automated banking services. The centre provides services such as cash deposits, withdrawals, and payment transactions through advanced ATMs without human assistance. The bank’s Group Head of Branch Operations and Services, Mrs. Abimbola Kunle Ajayi, said the centre

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UI, UNILAG make 1,000 world best varsities’ list

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The Chairman of the Nigerian Universities Ranking Advisory Committee and a former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, Professor Emeritus Peter Okebukola has applauded the ranking of two Nigerian universities among the top 1,000 in the 2026 World University Rankings by Times Higher Education released on Thursday. Okebukola in a statement in Abuja on

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FG moves to audit varsities over TETFund grants

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The Federal Government has directed all tertiary institutions to submit comprehensive reports on unutilised intervention funds received from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund within 30 days , saying “sanctions will be imposed on institutions that fail to utilise funds effectively.” The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, gave the directive in Abuja on Thursday during

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How a 200-level student broke my heart — Nollyhood actor Dele Odule

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Veteran Nollywood actor Dele Odule has opened up about the inspiration behind his recent emotional Instagram posts, disclosing that he was heartbroken by a 200-level university student. Speaking during a live session with content creator Kamo State, Odule admitted that the experience left him deeply hurt, prompting his series of cryptic and emotional messages on

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Lagos engages students in plastic waste management

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The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency and the EPPlus Sustainability Network have engaged students in the state in plastic waste management. The parties hosted an environmental innovation competition for secondary schools across Lagos State under the banner Project SOLVE 2.0: Solutions for a Viable Environment, with the theme “Towards a Future with Zero Plastic Pollution.”

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Kaduna school feeding empowers women, supports local farmers- Gov’s aide

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The Special Assistant to the Kaduna State Governor on School Feeding Programme, Dr Fauziya Buhari-Ado, says the scheme has continued to empower women employed as cooks and supports local farmers. She also called for stronger humanitarian leadership and strategic partnerships to combat hunger and promote sustainable economic transformation across Africa. Dr. Fauziya, who made the

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Empowering the Next Generation: The School Enterprise Challenge 2025

Empowering the Next Generation: The School Enterprise Challenge 2025

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Across Africa and around the world, young people are brimming with potential – but too often, traditional education doesn’t equip them with the skills needed for lifelong success. According to the International Labour Organisation, 73 million young people worldwide are unemployed, and in the next 10 years, 1 billion more will be joining the workforce.

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