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Akowonjo Rotary Club empowers 400 students through back-to-school initiative

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 2, 2024

The Rotary Club of Akowonjo, led by President Ben Dare, has inaugurated a breakthrough ‘Back to School’ campaign at Rauf Aregbesola Primary School Compound in Shasha, Lagos. Over 400 primary school students’ lives have been transformed by the project, which has provided

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Greenwich Foundation renovates Ransome Kuti Grammar School in Lagos

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 2, 2024

Greenwich Foundation has refurbished Ransome Kuti Grammar School in Yaba, Lagos. In a statement, the foundation stated that the action was consistent with its corporate social responsibility and dedication to improving quality educational facilities. Erelu Adebayo, Chairman of the Greenwich Foundation, remarked that Ransome Kuti Memorial Junior & Senior Grammar School

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CTEACH graduates 52 teachers, welcomes 100 new inductees

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 2, 2024

The Changemaker Teacher Activation program has graduated its maiden cohort of 52 teachers from several local government areas in Lagos State to assist students in developing innovative solutions to societal problems. According to the organisation, the event marked the culmination of a year-long endeavour to integrate change-making education into Lagos State schools.

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ASUU urges FG to end lip service and prioritize education

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 2, 2024

The Federal Government has been urged by the Owerri Zone Academic Staff Union of Universities to stop paying lip service to public education in the country. Dennis Aribodor, the zone’s zonal coordinator, accused the federal government of underfunding public education in the country during a press conference on Monday in Owerri, Imo State. He also accused […]

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Imo State CP issues warning regarding the burning of ex-senator’s residence, NOUN buildings

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 2, 2024

Aboki Danjuma, the Imo State Commissioner of Police, has warned the people of the state to avoid engaging in activities that could lead to social unrest. The police commissioner issued the warning in response to unidentified arsonists burning down the residence of Senator Frank Ibezim, an ex-senator who represented Okigwe senatorial zone in the 9th […]

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NAUS to meet with the Federal Government to discuss electricity tariff hike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 1, 2024

The National Association of University Students (NAUS) plans to work with federal authorities to reduce electricity tariffs for universities across the country. Comrade Josiah Peter, President of NAUS, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Abuja on Monday, claiming that the recent increase in electricity tariffs has had a negative impact on university operations,

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Petrol price increase: Nigerian parents bemoan additional hardship as schools resume

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 1, 2024

Some Nigerian parents have complained about the weight of a harsh economy, citing rising tuition, transport and basic goods costs that have put a strain on household budgets as primary and secondary schools in Nigeria return for the 2024/2025 academic year after a long break. The resumption of schools comes when Nigerians are dealing with the hard […]

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Bayelsa hires 1,500 teachers for technical colleges, others

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 30, 2024

The Bayelsa State Government has hired 1,500 teachers in primary and secondary schools around the state. The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, announced this over the weekend while responding to problems aired during the Bayelsa Elders Council’s quarterly meeting in Yenagoa. Diri emphasised that his administration had

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FG raises special committee to prevent ASUU strike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 30, 2024

The Ministry of Education has stated that it is striving to prevent another strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities. Folasade Biriowo, the ministry’s director of press, confirmed this in an interview with our correspondent in Abuja on Sunday. “I can assure you that everything is being done to prevent the strike from happening. The […]

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Osun Lecturer sets new Guinness world record with 150-hour lecture marathon

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 30, 2024

On Sunday, Dr Nsikak Akpan, a lecturer at Foreign Links College of Health Sciences in Moro, Osun State, set a new world record for the longest marathon lecture. While discussing with journalists ahead of the event, which was held on the college’s campus, Akpan revealed that his application to Guinness World Records, with the reference […]

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FG presents over 64 CNG buses to labour unions, students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 30, 2024

The Federal Government has handed over 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to representatives from the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). This comes just two days before another round of nationwide protests against the country’s hardships, which are being planned by some activist

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UNIOSUN launches top-up programs for HND

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 29, 2024

The Osun State University (UNIOSUN) announced on Friday that it has launched top-up programs for Higher National Diploma (HND) holders, allowing them to acquire a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Clement O. Adebooye, stated at the matriculation of 233 part-time students that the program will last six semesters, or 24 months in […]

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UNILORIN releases dates, details for 2022/2023 graduates ahead of its 39th convocation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 29, 2024

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has officially announced the dates and details for its 39th convocation ceremony, which will take place during the academic year 2022/2023. According to a letter given to graduates by the university’s registrar, M.A. Alfanla, the event will be held on the university’s main campus from Friday, October 11th to Sunday, […]

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Umunze College Launches Bread Production

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 29, 2024

On Friday, September 27, 2024, the FECETU Bakery, the brainchild of the Management of the Federal College of Education (Technical) Umunze, began producing and selling FECETU delicious bread and other confectionaries. While unveiling the bread, College Provost Prof. Tessy Okoli praised TETFund for financing the project, characterising it as a lifeline for the

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Kenyan secondary school student commits suicide by jumping from second floor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 29, 2024

On Saturday, tragedy struck Sironga Girls’ High School when Mitchelle Cheptoo, a form four girl, reportedly committed suicide by jumping from the second floor of the school’s administration block. The 17-year-old student, who was preparing to sit for her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations in October, jumped around 5 a.m. when her

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Fagbemi to deliver UNILORIN 2024 Convocation Lecture

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 28, 2024

ILORIN – (Sundiata Scholar) – The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, will on Friday, October 18, 2024 deliver this year’s Convocation Lecture of the University of Ilorin as part of the activities marking the institution’s 39th convocation ceremonies. Disclosing this in a statement he

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30 PhD Holders Resign from Bauchi University Due to Poor Pay—ASUU

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 27, 2024

Over 30 members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have resigned from Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) in Bauchi State, citing inadequate remuneration. The ASUU Bauchi Zonal Coordinator, Namo Timothy, revealed this during a press briefing held at the Yuli Campus of the university on Friday. Timothy expressed concern that SAZU, a state-owned university, […]

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UI Fee Hike: Students Struggle Amid Rising Costs Despite Loan Approval

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 27, 2024

Founded in 1948, the University of Ibadan (UI) has long been a beacon of affordable, quality education in Nigeria. However, the recent tuition hike has put many students in a tough spot, even with the Federal Government’s student loan scheme. Michael, a 100-level Physics student, described his experience. He said: “The issue of the school […]

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Miva Open University prepares for 2nd matriculation ceremony, with Osinbanjo as keynote speaker

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 27, 2024

Miva Open University is preparing to make history again with its second Matriculation Ceremony, which will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 11:00 AM. The distinguished event will take place at the iconic Ladi Kwali Hall, Abuja Continental Hotel, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, bolstering the university’s rising reputation for excellence in higher education. […]

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ECOWAS allocates $380 million to provide electricity to schools, health centres in West Africa

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 27, 2024

The Economic Community of West African States Commission has announced intentions to invest $380 million in electrifying public schools and health facilities in 18 countries, including Nigeria, Benin, Chad, and others in West Africa and the Sahel region. The project attempts to alleviate the region’s chronic lack of electricity access, which affects more than