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Kebbi State Approves N422 Million for 2024/2025 School Fees of 6,127 Indigenous Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 26, 2025

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has approved the sum of N422.1 million to cover registration fees for 6,127 students who are indigenes of the state for the 2024/2025 academic year. The funds will be used to settle the fees of students enrolled at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, and the

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FCT to Enhance Students’ Entrepreneurial Abilities Through AI

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 26, 2025

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has restated its dedication to using artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen the entrepreneurial abilities of youths in the region. While speaking in Abuja during the grand finale of the FCT School Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Exhibition and Award event, the Executive Secretary of the FCT Education Secretariat, Dr. Danlami Hayyo,

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FG introduces ‘grow what you eat’ initiative to boost school agriculture

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 26, 2025

The federal government has introduced the ‘Grow What You Eat’ programme as part of efforts to rejuvenate agricultural practices in senior secondary schools nationwide. The initiative was officially launched by the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’idu Ahmad, on Thursday in Abuja, and was organised by the National Senior Secondary Education Commission

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Malala Fund Pledges $50 Million Towards Global Girls’ Education

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 25, 2025

The Malala Fund has announced a global commitment of $50 million aimed at removing the obstacles that prevent girls from accessing education. Nankwat Dakum, who serves as the spokeswoman for MF in Nigeria, disclosed this information in a press release issued on Tuesday. Ms Dakum explained that the funding is part of the fund’s newly […]

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Maltina Teacher of the Year 2025: Entry Period Opens from June 24 to August 22

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 25, 2025

The Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund has declared the beginning of the 2025 edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year contest during a launch event held at the company’s Lagos headquarters on Tuesday, June 24. At the flag-off ceremony, Hans Essaadi, managing director and CEO of Nigerian Breweries Plc, was represented by Uzodinma […]

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NICTM, UNIBEN top NANS quiz competition in Edo

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 25, 2025

The National Institute of Construction Technology and Management (NICTM), located in Uromi, emerged as the overall winner of the first-ever inter-school quiz contest organized by the Edo State chapter of the Joint Campus Council (JCC) under the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). The event featured institutions that demonstrated their understanding and

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Most Sought-After University Courses in Nigeria (2025) and Their Cut-Off Scores

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 25, 2025

The competition for admission into Nigerian universities remains intense, and some courses continue to top the list of preferences among students due to their high relevance and limited intake. These programmes demand outstanding UTME results alongside solid academic performance at the secondary school level. In 2025, these seven courses will continue to be popular and

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Kwara university students raise alarm over rape, robbery incidents

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 24, 2025

Students of Kwara State University (KWASU), located in Malete, have expressed deep concern about the rising occurrences of rape, robbery, and extortion both within and around the university environment. In an emotional outcry that has quickly spread across social media in the state, the students described the security situation as highly disturbing, stating that they […]

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Candidate alleges foul play in UNICAL VC appointment procedure

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 24, 2025

Joseph Duke, one of the contenders for the position of vice-chancellor at the University of Calabar, has raised objections to the ongoing selection procedure for the role. Mr Duke specifically criticized the advertisement dated May 27, which included a requirement of 10 years of post-professorial experience, arguing that it breaches both constitutional and statutory

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300 level IBBUL student stabbed to death

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 24, 2025

On Monday night, suspected armed robbers launched an attack on students of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, a state-owned institution in Niger State, resulting in the death of one student and the robbery of others at a student lodge situated across from the university’s main campus. This incident has sparked concern among the student […]

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UNICAL becomes latest beneficiary of OPay’s N1.2 billion 10-year scholarship initiative

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 24, 2025

OPay, a prominent financial services provider in Nigeria, has officially announced the addition of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) as the eighth institution to benefit from its notable N1.2 billion 10-year scholarship programme. The company formalised the partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the university to implement the scholarship scheme.

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ASUU calls for humanitarian aid for Benue IDPs

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 24, 2025

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, Benue State, has appealed for prompt humanitarian aid and the launch of effective resettlement initiatives to support the safe return of individuals displaced from communities attacked by alleged armed herders in the state. This appeal was made in a statement signed by […]

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Trump’s visa policies endanger 16 U.S. colleges reliant on foreign students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 23, 2025

President Donald Trump’s newly implemented visa restrictions have put 16 financially unstable private colleges in the U.S. in a precarious position, as stated in a recent report by Forbes. These institutions depend heavily on international students, who make up at least one-third of their total student population, and who provide more than half of their […]

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Kaduna community decries abandoned bridge a year after 6 students drowned

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 23, 2025

One year has passed since six students drowned in the Ribang River while returning from their Junior WAEC exams, and the Ribang (Mbang) community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State continues to express what they see as ongoing government neglect. On Monday, the community released a statement marking the first anniversary of the […]

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UI tops Nigerian universities in 2026 QS Global University Rankings

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 23, 2025

The University of Ibadan (UI) is ahead of two other Nigerian institutions in the newly released 2026 QS World University Rankings, published by a global higher education analyst. In the newest edition of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, the University of Ibadan (UI), the University of Lagos (UNILAG), and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), […]

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Kogi Polytechnic withdraws 273 students over poor results, expels 6

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 23, 2025

Kogi State Polytechnic in Lokoja has withdrawn 273 students due to poor academic results and also expelled six others for engaging in examination-related offenses. This was stated in a press release issued on Monday by the Director of Public Relations and Protocol, Uredo Omale, and shared with journalists in Lokoja. The statement noted that these […]

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Kaduna pupils forced to sit on the floor due to government’s failure to supply furniture

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 22, 2025

More than 100 students at L.G.E.A. Primary School Maje in Danmahawayi Ward, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, are forced to learn while sitting on bare floors, as the classrooms are not furnished with any chairs. The challenging learning conditions faced by these pupils were brought to light by a civil society group, MonITNG, […]

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USOSA laments falling education quality, backs adoption of smart schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 22, 2025

Michael Magaji, who serves as the president-general of the Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSA), has expressed concern about the deteriorating state of public education in Nigeria and emphasised the urgent need for reforms, particularly through the implementation of the Smart School model. Speaking at the 44th USOSA Plenary Session hosted in Enugu, Magaji pointed

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Togo Cleared of Fake Degree Allegations as Reps Set July 10 to Investigate Benin

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 21, 2025

The House of Representatives, acting on intelligence received through diplomatic sources in conjunction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has cleared the Republic of Togo of accusations that its universities issue fake academic certificates. However, the House has fixed July 10, 2025, to investigate universities in the Benin Republic. The Federal Ministry of Education

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MAU Admits 5,297 New Students for 2024/2025 Academic Session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 21, 2025

Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, has officially enrolled more than 5,000 students for the 2024/2025 academic year. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibrahim Umar, welcomed the newly admitted students on behalf of the university’s Governing Council, Senate, and staff, encouraging them to take their academics seriously. He stated, “Today marks a significant