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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

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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

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Oyo to Issue Appointment Letters to 5,600 Newly Hired Teachers

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 4, 2025

The Oyo State Government announced on Friday that the distribution of appointment letters to 5,600 newly hired basic school teachers in the state will commence on Monday, January 6, 2025. This distribution will occur at the Universal Basic Education office in each local government area across the state. The Chairman of the state’s Universal Basic […]

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Governor Adeleke Allocates N4 Billion to Ilesa University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 4, 2025

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilesa, Prof. Taiwo Asaolu, announced on Friday that the state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has allocated over N4 billion to the university over the past twenty months for resource verification, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades. Prof. Asaolu made this statement during the commissioning of a fully equipped Nursing

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Poor Welfare is Driving Young Nigerians Away from Lecturing Jobs, Says ASUU

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 2, 2025

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has stated that the unfavorable working conditions in public universities are discouraging qualified young academics from pursuing teaching careers within the university system. In his New Year message, the chairman of the University of Ibadan (UI) chapter of the union, Prof. Ayo Akinwole, highlighted this issue. He mentioned

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FG to Revise Secondary School Curriculum to Meet Evolving Demands

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 2, 2025

The Federal Government has affirmed its commitment to undertake a thorough review of the secondary school curriculum, which has remained unchanged since its introduction in 2011. This initiative is intended to align the curriculum with modern educational standards, societal requirements, and technological progress. Scheduled to begin in September, the review process will

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Abia Governor Bans PTA Fees, Other Payments in Schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 2, 2025

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has declared a ban on all forms of payments in primary and secondary schools within the state. In his address for the New Year, Otti emphasized his administration’s commitment to securing the future of children, stating, “We have stopped all forms of payments in the primary and secondary schools.” He […]