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Prestige Nigeria Education Awards calls for nominations ahead of 2023 edition

Prestige Nigeria Education Awards (PNEA) has officially opened nominations for its highly anticipated 2023 edition according to a press release made available to Edugist. The prestigious awards aim to recognise and honour excellence in the education sector, inviting individuals, organisations, and the general public to submit nominations across various award categories. The initiative celebrates the […]

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NECO releases exam results

NECO releases common entrance result, six students score 01

A total of six students scored 01 in the 202 National Common Entrance Examinations conducted by the National Examinations Council Edugist learnt. The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Andrew Adejo, made this known while giving a breakdown of scores in Abuja on Wednesday. Adejo said, “A total of (72,865) pupils registered compared

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7 African countries write NECO examination, says Ugbaja

Students in 7 African countries are writing the senior school certificate examination and the basic education certificate examination conducted by the national examination Council (NECO). Delta State Coordinator of NECO, Princes Nkechi Ugbaja made the disclosure in Asaba during the preliminary coordination worksop for animal husbandry and home economics subjects examinars . She said that

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SPECIAL REPORT: Student dies from drug abuse, two others in coma

A young student named Waris has died as a result of consuming hard drugs, commonly known as colos. Eyewitnesses report that three boys, including Waris, ingested colos along with unidentified substances, leading to the untimely death of one and leaving the remaining two in critical condition. The details surrounding the incident remain unclear, but according

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Nigerian Navy rescues medical students in Calabar boat accident

In a dramatic turn of events, a Nigerian Navy Victory boat came to the rescue of 14 medical students who found themselves in peril after their boat capsised near the Calabar Marina Resort. While fortunate efforts resulted in the successful rescue of most of the students, three remain missing, raising concerns about their safety. The

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US Law Firm London Profits A Reality Check

Centre plans N20m research grants for 150 student

A microfinance institution, Grooming Centre, has said it will give N20m research grants to 100 undergraduates and 50 postgraduate final-year students in any of the public and private universities in the country. A statement by the firm stated that the money would be given to students who are presently carrying out their research studies in

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How teachers can teach students financial literacy

In a fast changing world where money making opportunities abound thanks to a digital and knowledge economy that has liberalised information and communication channels, financial literacy has also become an imperative. Financial literacy refers to the knowledge and understanding of financial concepts and skills that enable individuals to make informed and effective decisions about their

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EXPOSED: Inside Graceland Polytechnic, Offa where admissions go on without NBTE-accredited programmes

Certificates are important because they serve as proof of the knowledge and skills that a person has acquired. They can be used to demonstrate competence to employers, clients, and other stakeholders. Certificates can also help individuals to advance in their careers by providing evidence of their qualifications and abilities. For some students who have passed

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Wesley girls to represent Nigeria in global competition

The Wesley Girls Senior Secondary School, Yaba, Education District IV of Lagos State, will be representing Nigeria at an international competition in Sweden. A statement by the school explained that two students of the school, Abdul-Salam Hajarah, and Korolo Elisabeth won the Nigeria Stockholm Water Prize Competition, which was held on May 18, 2023, at

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UK MP kicks against barring students from bringing family over

A member of the United Kingdom Parliament, Carol Monaghan, has kicked against the United Kingdom’s new visa policy preventing Nigerian students, and others studying in the UK, from bringing family as dependents except under specific circumstances. While speaking at parliament on Wednesday, Monaghan stated that students made valuable contributions to the UK’s economy. According to

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Anambra students emerge runner-up in global SDGs competition

Some students from Queen of the Rosary College, Onitsha, Anambra State, have clinched second place in the just-concluded World Affairs Challenge. The challenge is an international programme and competition designed for middle and high school students to develop and implement their own S.M.A.R.T. solutions for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals,edugist learnt. The team carried

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Police detain Principal, as Parents protest exclusion of children from WAEC exams in Rivers

Operatives of Borokiri Police Division in Rivers State led by the Divisional Police Officer have detained the Principal of Community Secondary School (CSS), Borokiri, Port Harcourt for allegedly excluding students of the school from the list of registered candidates sitting for the ongoing examination by West African Examination Council (WAEC). Trouble started when some of

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Ospoly matriculate students, Rector advocates cultism free campus

Dr Tajudeen Odetayo, the newly appointed Rector of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has issued a stern warning to all newly admitted students to abstain from cultism on campus. In his first matriculation ceremony for the 2022/23 academic session, Odetayo pleaded with the students to avoid any involvement in cultism and to become advocates for its

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Ojukwu University inducts students into Theatre Arts Department

The Department of Theatre Arts, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University formerly Anambra State University, on Tuesday inducted 100 and 200-level students into the department. The university made this known on its Facebook page. Sharing photos from the induction ceremony on Tuesday, the university wrote, “Congratulations to the 100-level and 200-level students of the Department of Theatre

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Nigerians rushing to Sudan for university education pathetic — ASUU

As many Nigerian nationals including students are still being trapped in Sudan due to the ongoing regional crisis there, the President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, has taken a swipe at the Nigerian government, saying its failure to make Nigeria’s educational system work and attractive is causing youths to

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Cowrywise Campus Ambassadors programme opens varied opportunities for students

Cowrywise, one of Nigeria’s leading digital wealth management platforms, has launched a new programme aimed at empowering Nigerian students with the skills and resources needed for personal and professional growth. The Cowrywise Campus Ambassadors Programme offers students from any tertiary institution the opportunity to join a community of like-minded individuals, gain access to financial education,

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LAUTECH bans students from bringing cars to campus

Ladoke Akintola University in Oyo State has imposed a new ban on students driving or bringing their cars onto the campus. The university’s management has also prohibited the use of tinted vehicles by both staff and students. Additionally, the vehicles of beginner drivers must display learner permits. The decision was reached at a management meeting

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Ospoly releases timetable ahead of first semester examination

Students of Osun state polytechnic,iree have received a tentative timetable ahead of the commencement of the first semester examination to be conducted for the institution’s full time students. According to the tentative timetable released to the campus press by the union president,Azeez Tajudeen Adebayo the examination will commence 25th April and come to an end

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Motorists stranded as EKSU students protest introduction of late registration fee

The Ekiti State University (EKSU) in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, was brought to a standstill on Tuesday by protesting students who were demonstrating against the introduction of late registration fees by the institution’s management. The demonstration, which began as early as 7 am, prevented vehicular movements in and out of the university for several hours, causing a

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