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Bauchi government bemoans proliferation of private schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 16, 2024

The Bauchi State Government has condemned the proliferation and arbitrary construction of private institutions throughout the state, which are in flagrant violation of the rules and regulations that govern such institutions. Dr. Jamila Mohammed Dahiru, the State Commissioner of Education, made

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15-year-old student sues Ministry of Education, JAMB, NUC over admission policy

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 16, 2024

Master Chinaemere Opara has sued the Federal Ministry of Education, the Joint admittance and Matriculation Board (JAMB), and the National Universities Commission (NUC) over the government’s policy, which tries to limit admittance to Nigerian universities to applicants at the age of 18. Opara, a 15-year-old Senior Secondary School (SSS) student, filed the complaint in

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Osun Bishop Calls for Improved Teachers’ Welfare on Teacher’s Day

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 15, 2024

As Osun State joined the global celebration of ‘Teacher’s Day’, the Bishop of Ijesa North Anglican Diocese, The Rt. Revd. Isaac Oluyamo, has urged governments to prioritize teachers’ welfare. At a special prayer program held at Rehoboth Mountain, Ijebu-Jesa in Osun State, Oluyamo emphasized the importance of proper care for teachers, including timely salary

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Reps propose free internet for public schools, hospitals

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 14, 2024

The House of Representatives has taken preliminary steps towards providing free internet access in chosen public places for Nigerians. This comes after a bill titled “An Act to provide the legal framework for the free internet access programme in selected public places in Nigeria and for other related matters,” sponsored by Mr. Abubakar Kusada, the

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Ebonyi First Lady announces a monthly payment of N500,000 to visually impaired students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 14, 2024

In honour of the 2024 International Day of the Girl Child, Ebonyi State Governor’s wife, Mrs Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, has offered a monthly donation of N500,000 to visually impaired students at the State Special School, Opefia, in Izzi Local Government Area. Mrs Nwifuru, who spoke on the theme “Girls’ Vision for the Future” in Abakaliki, stated

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Group criticises Reps over proposed Bola Ahmed Tinubu University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 14, 2024

The leader of the Team Nwawelugo Movement, Chief Ikechukwu C Anonye, has slammed the national assembly for considering establishing a university in the name of the country’s current president, despite the harsh economy and hardships that citizens are facing. In a statement to journalists, he described the action as a misplaced priority, claiming that instead of

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Adeboye appoints former UNILAG VC as Redeemer’s University’s new Governing Council Chair

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 14, 2024

Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has nominated Professor Toyin Ogundipe as the new Chairman and Pro Chancellor of Redeemer’s University in Ede, Osun State. Prior to his appointment, Prof. Ogundipe was the University of Lagos‘ immediate past Vice-Chancellor. Professor Ogundipe succeeds Pastor

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16-year-old student petitions Senate after accusing UTME invigilator of sexual harassment

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 14, 2024

A 16-year-old girl named Chizitere Obioha, seeking admission into a higher institution, has accused one of the invigilators of the recent UTME of sexually harassing her while she was taking the test. In a petition to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, Chizitere said that during the exam, an invigilator named Mutiu […]

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UNIJOS VC bemoans shortage of hostel accommodation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 13, 2024

Prof. Tanko Ishaya, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos, has expressed concern about the scarcity of hostels on campus for students. Ishaya stated this during a visit to him in Jos on Saturday by members of the university’s Faculty of Law 1988 set. Ishaya, who stated that the University currently has around 45,000 students, lamented […]

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VeryDarkMan launches NGO, raises N33 million in 24 hours

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 13, 2024

VeryDarkMan, a controversial social media personality, has founded a Non-Governmental Organisation. On Saturday, VeryDarkMan announced the NGO’s mission in a post and video on his Instagram page, @verydarkblackman and said it will focus on community development and equipping public schools. The social media activist called for support and vowed transparency and

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 Miva Open University Launches Master of Public Administration Programme

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 13, 2024

Miva Open University has launched its Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree, which will provide leaders with practical skills to drive sustainable development and policy execution. Miva Open University, a relatively new player in higher education, emphasises practical, job-relevant education. Its MPA programme takes this strategy to the public sector, where

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Parents request Oborevwori’s intervention over increase in technical school boarding fees

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 13, 2024

Parents of Delta State-owned technical schools have urged Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to reconsider the recent boarding fees increase from ₦85,000 to ₦250,000 per term. The parents addressed their worries, noting financial difficulties and questioning the logic for the steep increase, especially because Federal Government Colleges, some private schools, and Delta

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Enugu University raises minimum qualification for its lecturers to PhD

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 13, 2024

Godfrey Okoye University (GOUNI) in Enugu has upped the minimum qualification for its lecturers to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) beginning with the 2025-2026 academic session. Prof. Christian Anieke, the university’s Vice-Chancellor, made the announcement on Friday during a “Spiritual Retreat” for academic and senior administrative staff. Anieke instructed

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Reps approve bill for establishment of Bola Ahmed Tinubu University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 13, 2024

By passing a bill to establish the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal University of Nigerian Languages, the House of Representatives in Nigeria has made a major step in promoting the nation’s rich linguistic diversity. This bill, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and eight other lawmakers, seeks to give possibilities for higher education in Nigerian languages and

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Five fresh deaths rock UNIMEDTH over alleged negligence

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 13, 2024

Mrs Esther Adeola, a former Administrative Officer at the Federal Government Girls College Akure, and her four grandchildren died of reported food poisoning. According to reports, the 68-year-old retiree and her grandchildren, aged nine, eight, and six, died as a result of alleged neglect by young medical personnel at University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital,

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Male students are more likely to cheat in exams than females, says UNILORIN don

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 12, 2024

According to Prof. Onimisi Abdullah of the Department of Social Science Education at the University of Ilorin in Kwara State, male students are more likely to cheat in exams than females. Mr. Abdullah made the submission in Ilorin during the university’s 266th lecture. The paper’s title is “A psychological perspective on systemic inconsistencies in the

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I’ve never earned wages from Covenant University – Bishop Oyedepo

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 12, 2024

Bishop David Oyedepo, the chancellor of Covenant University, revealed on Friday that he has not earned any wages since the institution’s inception. Oyedepo, the founder of Living Faith Church, announced this at Covenant University’s 19th convocation. The clergyman emphasised that the success stories and personal growth of the students were his actual rewards.

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Delta Polytechnic maintains status quo on school fees amid economic hardship

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 12, 2024

Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara’s management has officially announced that the present school fees will be maintained for the 2024/2025 academic session. This, according to Rector Professor Emmanuel Ufuophu-Biri, is a significant step towards promoting accessible education in light of the country’s current economic crisis. This also demonstrates the

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Nasarawa teacher receives Maltina 2024 Teacher of the Year N10 million prize

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 12, 2024

Esomnofu Chidiebube lfechukwu from Crown Grace School, Mararaba, Nasarawa State, won the 10th edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year competition in the grand finale in Lagos on Friday night. lfechukwu will get a cash reward of N10 million. He will also receive all-expense-paid development training overseas. His school will receive either a fully […]

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Covenant University graduates 1,607 students with 339 bagging first-class

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 11, 2024

Covenant University in Ota, Ogun State, has 339 students who graduated with First-Class degrees. Regina Tobi-David, the Registrar, announced this at the 19th convocation ceremony, which included the conferment of First and Higher Degrees and the presentation of prizes in Ota. This year’s convocation, themed “Release of Eagles for 2024,” celebrated