62,000 students take exams for secondary school admission in Kwara
On Saturday, no fewer than 62,000 Primary Six students took the 2024 common entrance (placement) examinations for public junior secondary schools in Kwara State’s 16 […]
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NAF graduates 61 finance officers, airmen and airwomen
The Nigerian Air Force School of Finance and Accounts (NAFSFA) has graduated 61 finance officers, airmen and airwomen. Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, Chief of Air […]
BUK, Unimaid get lion share of 71% as NELFUND releases N2bn for student loan
The Federal government of Nigeria has provided over 20,000 students at six of the nation’s universities with over ₦2 billion in student loans, a significant […]
Rain and windstorm demolish 58 nomadic schools in Jigawa
Heavy rain and wind storms destroyed 58 nomadic schools in Jigawa State. Hajia Ramatu Muhammed, Executive Secretary of Nomadic Education, said this during a conversation […]
Tinubu to attend Defence College graduation ceremony on August 23
On August 23, President Bola Tinubu is slated to attend the graduation ceremony of Course 32 of the Nigerian Defence College (NDC). The NDC Commandant, […]
UNIBEN investigates sexual harassment claims against professor
The University of Benin, Edo State, has formed a committee to investigate sexual harassment charges against a Professor in the Department of Philosophy. This was […]
Dutse University develops software for diabetes and breast cancer detection
Salihu Ibrahim, a staff member at the Federal University of Dutse (FUD) in Jigawa State, has developed a software application for the early diagnosis of […]
Tertiary Students to Receive N4 Million Support Fund Through Nationwide VirtualTest
Students at Nigerian tertiary institutions can now take part in a monthly nationwide objective VirtualTest meant to encourage learning and provide student support funding as a […]
Edo IDP First Class graduate receives PhD scholarship from US University
Amos Ishaku, a First Class graduate and internally displaced person (IDP) in Uhorgua camp, Edo State, has received a fully financed PhD scholarship from the […]
Jelili, Alimosho LG boss empowers 100 primary school students
Hon Jelili Sulaimon, chairman of Alimosho Local Government, recently celebrated the 2024 graduation of 100 students from local primary schools. The celebration marked the successful […]
FG to reverse merger of technical and science colleges
The federal government has announced intentions to unbundle the merger of the country’s federal technical colleges and science schools. This was revealed by the Minister of […]
Protest: UNIBEN sets conditions for students to resume
The University of Benin is scheduled to return on Sunday, August 11, following the shutdown caused by student protests and agitations. According to the News […]
Lagos Council enrols 200 out-of-school children
The Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area in Lagos State says it just enrolled 200 Almajiri children in local primary schools to help them build a better […]
Sanwo-Olu seeks education and skill training for marginalised citizens
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged for increased investment to ensure that marginalised citizens have access to education and vocational skills. The governor, […]
SGBV: Study reveals rampant sexual practices in ‘Ungoverned Spaces, Dark Spots’ of Nigerian tertiary institutions
Despite increased advocacy and awareness of Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the country, a baseline study conducted on the issue revealed that rampant cases of […]
President Tinubu appoints 65 new members to governing councils of tertiary institutions (FULL LIST)
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 65 new members to the governing councils of 13 Federal Universities and Tertiary Institutions across Nigeria. This […]
Danjuma donates second girl’s hostel to UNIBEN
For the second time in 15 months, the family of Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (retd), a former Minister of Defence, has presented an ultramodern girls […]
Ekiti university postpones exams by one week
The management of Ekiti State University (EKSU) Ado-Ekiti has postponed the start of the First Semester Examinations for students in the 400 and 500 levels […]
LAUTECH appoints new bursar
The governing council of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso has approved the appointment of Mr Kehinde Olusegun Olatokun as substantive bursar. Olatokun’s […]
Police apprehend suspected killer of EKSU ex-DVC, Professor Olaofe
The Ekiti State Police Command has nabbed Omowaye Ayodele, also known as Baba Ogbon, in connection with the death of Professor Oluwafemi Olaofe, former deputy […]