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Oyo Private Schools Face Teacher Shortage Due to Minimum Wage Policy

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 13, 2025

Private primary and secondary schools in Oyo State, located in South-West Nigeria, are experiencing a shortage of teachers. According to a source, this issue is particularly noticeable in major cities and towns such as Ogbomoso, Oyo, Saki, Iseyin, Eruwa, and others across the state.

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Fire Ravages School, Shops in Anambra Community

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 13, 2025

A fire damaged parts of the Practicing Primary School building located within St. Stephen Anglican Church in Umubelu, Awka, Anambra State, on Sunday evening. Although no injuries were reported, sources indicated that the fire began from bush burning on Saturday night, affecting some sections of the school’s classroom roofing materials. Eyewitnesses in the area

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Soochow University Opens 2025 Graduate Scholarships for International Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 13, 2025

Soochow University is now accepting applications for its graduate programs for the 2025-2026 academic year. The university offers scholarships to international students through the Chinese Government’s “High-Level Graduate Students” Scholarship Program (CSC Type B) and the Soochow University International Students Scholarship. Located in Suzhou, China, Soochow University

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2025 African World Heritage Fund Internship

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 11, 2025

The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) is an intergovernmental organization established in 2006 by the African Union and UNESCO to promote the effective preservation and safeguarding of Africa’s cultural and natural heritage of Outstanding Universal Value. The primary aim of AWHF is to tackle the difficulties encountered by African States Parties in implementing the 1972

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2025 Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC) STEM Challenge

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 11, 2025

LASRIC is in search of solutions that are ready for funding and designed to help students strengthen their understanding of STEM subjects. These solutions should be adaptable for students ranging from primary school to tertiary education levels. Focus Areas: FutureTech, Al/Robotics, GreenTech, Inclusivity Tech, EdTech/General Tech Skills and Capacity Building.

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2025 Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC) Request for Research Proposal

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 11, 2025

To achieve enhanced research and development (R&D) results, the Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council invites proposals for R&D initiatives aimed at creating both novel and improved innovations across various sectors, including: Benefits of LASRIC Research Proposal Successful Research applications will be awarded up to 5 million Naira. Requirements

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Government of Turkey 2025 Türkiye Scholarships for Global Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 11, 2025

In addition to offering education opportunities of international standards and an abundance of knowledge and experiences, Türkiye provides scholarships to students from around the globe to study at its top-tier universities. Funded by the government, Türkiye Scholarship is a competitive program designed to reward exceptional students and researchers with the chance to

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2025 WASSCE: Commissioner Issues Strong Warning to Stakeholders

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 10, 2025

The Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, has issued a firm warning to all relevant parties in the state ahead of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The Commissioner condemned issues like truancy, negligence, and other misconducts shown by stakeholders, despite the significant financial

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Senator Barau Provides Master’s Degree Scholarships for 300 Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 10, 2025

In a significant show of dedication to education, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, is offering scholarships to 300 students to pursue Master’s degrees at Nigerian universities. This comes just one week after he sponsored 70 students for postgraduate scholarships abroad. Through the Barau I Jibrin Foundation (BIJF), the 70 students chosen […]

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43 Professors Demand Dissolution of UNIABUJA Governing Council

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 8, 2025

A group of 43 professors from the University of Abuja has urged President Bola Tinubu to disband the governing council of the university, led by Air Vice-Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita, citing alleged manipulation in the selection process for the vice-chancellor position. The professors recently sent a strong delegation to meet with the Minister of Education, […]

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Nigerian Terms Japa, Eba, Agbero, and More Added to Oxford Dictionary

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 8, 2025

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has included a fresh set of Nigerian expressions, offering a chance for the global audience to explore the country’s vibrant cultural heritage. These newly added words reflect the daily experiences of the typical Nigerian, capturing the dynamic street language and Pidgin English, which are becoming increasingly accepted across

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WASSCE Resit Is Not for Nigerian Candidates, Says WAEC Nigeria

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 8, 2025

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Nigeria has refuted claims made by certain Nigerian media outlets suggesting that the body has introduced a resit exam scheduled for January and February for candidates who need to retake subjects in their Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The council clarified that the report did not originate from Nigeria […]

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Benue SUBEB Resumes Teacher Recruitment Process

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 6, 2025

The Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has received approval from the Benue State House of Assembly to initiate the hiring of over 9,000 teachers. It will be recalled that the recruitment process was halted in December after a dispute between the Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Mrs. Grace Adagba, and the State Assembly Ad-Hoc […]

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Katsina Teachers Express Concern Over Low Student Attendance as Schools Reopen

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 6, 2025

Teachers in Katsina State have voiced their concerns regarding the low turnout of students as schools reopen on Monday across all 34 local government areas of the state. While the current economic difficulties are believed to be a key factor behind this issue, parents and guardians are urged to prioritize education in order to nurture […]

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NANS accuses leaders of bias in distribution of CNG buses

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 6, 2025

A faction within the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) is embroiled in controversy regarding the allocation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses donated to universities across the country. This group has accused NANS National President, Lucky Emonefe, and Senate President, Babatunde Afeez, of favoritism in the bus distribution process. Additionally, the

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WAEC Introduces Resit Exams for Candidates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 6, 2025

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has introduced a new initiative allowing students to retake their West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) papers as early as January and February 2025. Previously, millions of candidates had to wait for the next private examination session to resit their failed exams. The newly introduced programme, called

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NAF Raises Feeding Fees, Introduces Accident Policy for Personnel

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 5, 2025

The Nigerian Air Force has made a significant move to enhance the welfare of its students by increasing the feeding fees in its schools from N500 to N1,500 per meal. This decision, announced by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Abubakar Hasan, on Saturday, is designed to ensure that children in NAF schools are […]

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NGO Launches Campaign to Tackle Online Child Exploitation in Kwara

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 5, 2025

In an effort to address the growing issue of online child exploitation, a nonprofit group, Pristine SACC Education and Technology Initiative, has launched a campaign to raise awareness among students and educators about the dangers of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). The organisation’s Executive Director, Umar Aisha, stated that the internet had become an essential […]

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Buhari Expresses Grief Over the Death of Prof Nuhu Yaqub

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 5, 2025

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his sorrow over the death of Prof Nuhu Yaqub, the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja. Prof Yaqub, who also served as the Vice-Chancellor of Sokoto State University, passed away at the age of 74 on Saturday. In a statement released on Saturday by Garba Shehu, Buhari’s spokesperson, […]

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SSANU Calls on FG to Tackle Rising Electricity Costs in Universities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 4, 2025

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has urged the federal government to urgently address the persistent electricity crisis in universities nationwide. In a New Year statement issued yesterday in Abuja, SSANU’s National President, Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim, expressed deep concern over the escalating electricity costs in universities, stressing