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UNIOSUN awards research grants to 8 final-year students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 28, 2024

On Thursday, Osun State University (UNIOSUN) management awarded research support grants to eight final-year students. The grant was based on the school’s dedication to cultivating a strong research culture and prioritising problem-solving innovation. During the presentation of the cash to

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UNICEF launches new child education project in the northeast to address out-of-school children crisis

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 28, 2024

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has labelled Nigeria’s education sector as crisis-ridden, with figures skewed against the country across all education development indicators. According to UNICEF, the crisis is marked by a large number of out-of-school children, low attendance and engagement rates, low transition rates, low completion rates, poor

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ASUU insists on strike despite recent meeting

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 28, 2024

Less than 24 hours after the federal government opened fresh discussions with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to prevent a potential strike in the university sector, lecturers have revived their threat to embark on a nationwide strike. Yesterday, many union chapters at federal and state colleges held campus protests and news conferences to […]

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UNIAbuja appoints 41-year-old female as acting VC

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 28, 2024

The Senate of the University of Abuja has selected Aisha Maikudi, the institution’s youngest professor of Law, as interim vice-chancellor. Maikudi, a professor of International Law, is the institution’s current Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academics. Her appointment followed her nomination at the valedictory Senate meeting on Wednesday, according to a statement

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Rotary Club spends $7,000 to renovate Lagos primary school toilets

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 27, 2024

The Rotary Club of Onigbongbo spent $7,000 (about N10.5 million) to renovate the toilets at Oshodi Model Primary School in Lagos State. It also constructed a water system for it. Inaugurating the facility last Friday, the club’s outgoing President, Razaq Babatunde Salau, stated that while its project partner, the Rotary Club of Pleasanton, California, United […]

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Abia Secondary School Alumni Association alleges sexual misconduct takes place on school grounds

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 27, 2024

The Ibeku High School Old Boys Association claims that morale has declined at their former school. They stated this at their meeting in Umuahia, Abia State, alleging that certain students from the school were spotted congregating within a hideout on school grounds to indulge in sex and other inappropriate acts. They further claimed that some members of the

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FG, ASUU reach agreement to avert strike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 27, 2024

After a closed-door meeting on Wednesday, the Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) agreed to resolve all contentions to avoid a strike. The parties also agreed to begin a communication process to prevent the union’s planned industrial actions. At around 4:30 p.m., the parties met behind closed doors at the ministry’s headquarters

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Proprietor in court for allegedly embezzling NECO fees

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 26, 2024

Segun Oyedepo, 67, the owner of Fedeco International College in Ibadan, was charged on Wednesday in a Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Ibadan with allegedly embezzling funds intended for the National Examinations Council, NECO, for pupils. Oyedepo, who has pleaded not guilty, faces charges of theft and acquiring money under false pretences. The prosecutor, Philip

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NBTE and HYPERTECH sign MoU to train Almajiri, Out-of-school children in skills

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 26, 2024

The National Board for Technical Education and Hypertech Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to train Almajiri and other out-of-school children in the north on skills for national development. Prof. Idris Bugaje, Executive Secretary of NBTE, stated shortly after the signing of the MoU in Kaduna that the goal was to address the […]

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6 students drown in Kaduna river after BECE

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 26, 2024

Six students from Government Secondary School Fadan Chawai in Ribang (Mbang) village, Kauru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, drowned while returning from a Junior WAEC exam on Tuesday. The victims were identified as Manasseh Monday (16 years), Musa John (16 years), Pius David (15 years), Monday Ayuba (16 years), David Danlami (19 years), and Yahuza Audu […]

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Sanwo-Olu celebrates 59th birthday with 200 students with disabilities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 26, 2024

Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State Governor, marked his 59th birthday on Tuesday with a church Thanksgiving ceremony in the Chapel of the Lagos House in Marina. In the same vein, the Governor hosted a luncheon for nearly 200 students with disabilities from various schools throughout the state. At the State House in Alausa, Ikeja, the […]

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Oyo opens portal to recruit 7,000 teachers

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 26, 2024

On Tuesday, the Oyo State government opened a portal to hire 7,000 teachers for the state’s public primary schools. The Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr Nureni Adeniran, told reporters that the employment portal would go live at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Adeniran stated that the recruitment was part of the state government’s […]

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Oando Foundation collaborates with Plateau SUBEB to promote early childhood education

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 26, 2024

The Oando Foundation announced that it has partnered with the Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to promote the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) programme in ten schools across the state. This strategic intervention tackles important gaps in early childhood education by improving infrastructure, providing grade-appropriate instructional aids,

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Group to commence anti-drug campaign in Anambra schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 26, 2024

The Adorable Foundation International (AFI), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has announced that it will launch a school-to-school campaign in Anambra State to educate kids on the dangers of drug abuse. The organization’s founder, Princess Ada Amam, announced this during a press conference in Awka yesterday to unveil the group’s beauty contest, which will

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ASUU urges FG to exempt universities from IPPIS and fulfil agreements

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 26, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has urged the Federal Government to keep its promise and remove its members from the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System. Dr. Joshua Silas, Chairman of the ASUU, Federal University Lokoja Chapter, made the appeal on Tuesday during a union protest at FUL’s campus in Felele, Lokoja. Addressing journalists […]

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NELFUND Postpones Student Loan Applications for State-owned Institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 25, 2024

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced a 14-day extension for the student loan application procedure for state universities, citing low data submission rates. Several state-owned schools failed to upload required student data and fee information to the NELFUND Student Verification System, prompting the decision. According to a statement issued in Abuja on

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Tension as Bauchi Polytechnic students protest armed robbery attack, death of colleague

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 25, 2024

Tuesday saw a rise in unrest at the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi as students protested against the suspected entry of armed robbers into an off-campus residence in the Gwallameji neighbourhood of Bauchi city, which left one student dead and other items stolen. The robbery was reported to have occurred on Tuesday about 2:30 a.m. It was […]

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NUC accredits 11 courses at Ajayi Crowther University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 25, 2024

The National Universities Commission has given full accreditation for 11 new programmes at Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo State, spanning seven faculties. This development was reported on Tuesday in a statement made accessible to newsmen which cited the NUC’s letter to the university dated June 6, 2024. Newly approved degrees include Business Administration,

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Kunle Olawunmi to Deliver Chrisland University’s Lecture on Nexus Between Governance and Societal Expectations

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 25, 2024

Former Deputy Chief of Defence Administration, retired Commodore Kunle Olawumi, is scheduled to give a lecture at Chrisland University in Abeokuta on the relationship between governance and social well-being. The lecture will take place on Thursday, June 27th, 2024, at 12 noon. The venue is The Marquee at the University campus on Ajebo Road in […]

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TRCN inducts 955 teachers in Plateau

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 25, 2024

On Monday, the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) inducted 955 graduates from the University of Jos’ Faculty of Education as professional teachers. Prof. Josiah Ajiboye, Registrar of TRCN, administered the oath to the graduates and congratulated the inductees on successfully completing their training as professional teachers. Ajiboye, who was represented