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Reckless driver kills final year student of OAU

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 23, 2024

On Thursday, a reckless driver killed a final-year student at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, casting a pall over the institution. According to Abiodun Olarewaju, the institution’s spokeswoman, the victim, a student in the Department of Foreign Languages, was on her way to

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FG installs power plants at six federal universities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 23, 2024

The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency, has erected power plants at six federal universities as part of its attempts to provide reliable power to important sectors of society. This came as the agency said that it has made great progress in furthering Nigeria’s electrification initiatives. This is according to a recent briefing by […]

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ASUU to meet with FG to avert impending strike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 23, 2024

The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, or ASUU, and the Federal Government will meet on Monday to address university teachers’ demands and prevent impending strike. On Wednesday, the union issued a 21-day strike warning to the government, requesting that President Bola Tinubu’s administration address all remaining issues impeding the

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University of Calabar Cancels Post-UTME Screening, Shifts to O’ Level Point Grading System

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 22, 2024

In a significant change to the 2024/2025 admissions process, the University of Calabar has announced the cancellation of its previously scheduled Post-UTME screening exercise, opting instead for an O’ Level point grading system. This decision comes amidst escalating concerns over the high cost of transportation, accommodation, logistics, and the current security

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KWASU, US researchers investigate poor mathematics performance in Nigerian schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 21, 2024

A group of researchers from Kwara State University (KWASU) in Malete, the University of Ilorin, and the University of Alabama in the United States did a study on efficient ways for teaching mathematics in Nigerian schools. The study, titled “Exploration of the Effect of Scaffolding Instructional Strategy on Pupils’ Academic Performance in Mathematics,”

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TETFund offers 143.4 million research grants to 75 Ojukwu University staff

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 21, 2024

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Tetfund) has awarded grants to 75 staff members at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) in Anambra State for 2024 Institutional Based Research (IBR). The Tetfund IBR-Selection Committee of COOU, led by Prof. Jonathan Ifemeje, Director of the Research Management Office, and Prof. Emeka Obi, Director of Academic Planning, announced

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WAEC launches portals for 2025 WASSCE school recognition

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 21, 2024

In order for schools to be recognised and submit Continuous Assessment Scores (CASS) for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), the West African Examinations Council, or WAEC, has announced the activation of online platforms. Schools that plan to enrol students for the 2025 WASSCE must complete the recognition process and upload the […]

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12,444 officers take public service confirmation and promotion exams nationwide

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 21, 2024

On Wednesday, the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) administered the 2024 confirmation and promotion examination to 12,444 Federal Public Service officers countrywide. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) examination, conducted in partnership with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), was held in 44 CBT centres across the country. In

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First Bank Empowers 300 VVF Survivors at Bingham University Teaching Hospital Jos

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 21, 2024

At Bingham University Teaching Hospital in Jos, First Bank of Nigeria has empowered 300 women who have experienced Vesico Vaginal Festula (VVF). These women were empowered during the launch ceremony of the Free Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) Awareness, Empowerment, and Surgery Initiative, which was conducted at Bingham University Teaching Hospital in Jos. Governor Caleb

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Niger takes action to address the growing number of out-of-school children

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 21, 2024

The Niger state government announced the establishment of a committee to revive almajiri education in order to address the state’s growing number of out-of-school children. Shuaibu Gwada, the committee’s chairman, announced this during a visit to the Estu Nupe and Chairman, Niger State Traditional Council Rulers, Alhaji Abubakar Yahaya, in Bida. He stated

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NCCE approves 30 programmes for College of Education Gindiri

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 21, 2024

The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has approved full accreditation for 30 programmes at the College of Education Gindiri in Plateau state’s Mangu Local Government Council. Prof. Lazarus Maigoro, the college’s Acting Provost, announced the good news to journalists in Jos on Tuesday. The Provost, in a statement issued by the college’s

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Female student ‘hired’ to act as girlfriend for N15,000 found dead in Kwara

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 21, 2024

Mojisola Awesu, a student at the Kwara State College of Health Technology, was discovered dead at a refuse dump in the Aleniboro neighbourhood of Ilorin, the state capital. Awesu was reportedly hired by a friend to serve as a girlfriend for a private university student at a party for N15,000. DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, the Kwara […]

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Fake degrees: Uganda and Kenya demand verification for Nigerian students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 21, 2024

Kenyan and Ugandan examination boards are currently writing to Nigeria to check the records given by Nigerian candidates seeking admission to their respective tertiary institutions. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board announced this in a document for the 2024 policy conference. JAMB stated in the document that it will not alter any students’ records,

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12 Smart Schools set to begin operations next month — FG

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 21, 2024

The Federal Government is prepared to present 12 Model Smart Schools throughout the federation’s six geopolitical zones, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) said yesterday. Dr Hamid Bobboyi, the Commission’s Executive Secretary (ES), dropped the hint during an interactive session with UBEC Smart Schools Programme stakeholders at the

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Bayelsa Medical University Direct Entry/Post-UTME Form for 2024/2025 Academic Session

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 20, 2024

The BMU Post-UTME/Direct Entry form is accessible for the 2024–2025 academic session. Prospective students can apply using this form for a variety of BMU programs. It is essential that every candidate understands the prerequisites and the application procedure. BMU Cut-Off Marks To apply, you must meet the required cut-off marks for your chosen programme: Eligibility

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LASUSTECH Post UTME/Direct Entry Screening Form 2024/2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 20, 2024

The Post UTME and Direct Entry admission procedure for the 2024–2025 academic year has started at LASUSTECH. Applicants who meet the requirements must apply online before the deadline. For applicants hoping to get into LASUSTECH, this screening process is essential. You are required to take part in this screening if you selected LASUSTECH as your […]

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Computer scientists to use AI to help restructure Nigeria’s education sector

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 20, 2024

On Sunday, the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) demanded that the education system be redesigned so that everyone has access to easy and affordable teaching. In an interview in Lagos, the organization’s president, Sirajo Aliyu, stated that NCS was envisioning a time when technology will completely transform how Nigerians work and learn. He stated that NCS, as […]

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UNILAG sets new date for SPGS’ lecture

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 20, 2024

The annual lecture for the 2023/2024 academic session of the School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS) at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) will now take place on September 3 at J. F. Ade-Ajayi Auditorium in Akoka. Originally, the presentation was scheduled for August 29. The lecture’s theme is ‘Innovative Synergies’. The keynote speaker, Mr. Olaniyi Yusuf,

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Over 10,000 inmates took WASSCE in five years — NCoS

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 20, 2024

In the last five years, the Nigerian Correctional Service has registered over 10,000 inmates for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination and the National Examinations Council examinations. Umar Abubakar, an NCoS spokesperson, said that more than 2,000 offenders are registered in these exams nationwide each year across correctional facilities. This,

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Edo recruits 5,500 teachers to improve teaching and learning in basic schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 19, 2024

The Edo government has completed the recruitment of 5,500 teachers to improve teaching and learning in the state’s basic schools. Mrs. Ozavize Salami, Chairman of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), announced this at a news conference in Benin. Salami explained that the recruitment was part of an effort to bridge the teacher gap […]