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Full-time HND Graduates in Nigeria Now Qualified for NYSC – Minister of Education

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared that graduates with full-time Higher National Diplomas (HND) are now eligible for mobilization into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This announcement was made in a press statement by Boriwo Folasade, Director of Press & Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, following confirmation from the Minister
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Polytechnic Students Support Tinubu’s Decision on Rivers State Emergency Rule

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has declared its support for President Bola Tinubu’s recent move to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna, signed by NAPS National President Eshiofune Oghayan, the association, which represents over 28.1 million Nigerian students, emphasized that this measure is […]
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Rainstorm Kills Student, Damages School in Ogun

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
A 14-year-old student, Timothy Amosun, who was in Junior Secondary School 3, lost his life after a rainstorm caused severe damage to Mayigi Community Comprehensive High School in Ilase, Ogun State. The Ogun State government confirmed the unfortunate incident on Wednesday through an official statement issued by Mr. Lekan Adeniran, the Chief Press Secretary to […]
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NASU threatens strike over alleged ‘poor welfare’ of WAEC workers

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has given the management of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) a seven-day deadline to resolve welfare issues and accusations of victimisation against its leaders. During a press conference in Lagos on Monday, NASU’s general secretary, Peters Adeyemi, stated that if WAEC fails to meet
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Tertiary institutions submit fake A’Level results for admission, says JAMB

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has accused certain tertiary institutions of submitting students’ fake Advanced Level (A’Level) results for admission. The board noted that some institutions do not verify the authenticity of the results used for admitting candidates, particularly those applying for Direct Entry (DE). JAMB made this known in its weekly
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Durham University offers £5,000 postgraduate scholarships to 200 international students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
Durham University has introduced the Inspiring Excellence 5K Postgraduate Scholarship for 2025, giving 200 international students the opportunity to receive a £5,000 tuition fee reduction for full-time, one-year taught master’s programs beginning in September 2025. According to the university, this £5,000 scholarship will be applied directly to tuition fees and awarded to
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5 Kebbi university students die from strange disease

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
A yet-to-be-identified illness has allegedly caused the deaths of at least five students at Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA). Several students from the university, who spoke to Channels Television under the condition of anonymity, disclosed that four students passed away under mysterious circumstances last week, while another succumbed on
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UNICAL Dedicates Admin Building to Pioneer Registrar

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
The Senate of the University of Calabar has given approval for the renaming of its former Registry Building in recognition of the institution’s first Registrar, the late Dr. Onofiok Ufot. According to a statement released on Sunday, this decision serves as a tribute to Ufot’s significant contributions to the university’s development and his outstanding legacy […]