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Kano approves recruitment of 17,600 guards to secure public schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 13, 2025

The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has authorized the immediate employment of 17,600 security guards throughout the state to strengthen safety in public schools. The announcement was made on Monday in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa. During a formal

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NBAIS insists its certificate matches WAEC, NECO in value

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 12, 2025

A representative of the National Board of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) has stated that the board’s qualification holds equal value to certificates issued by the West Africa Certificate Examination and the National Examination Council. Ustaz Abdul-Lateef Adekilekun, the special assistant to the NBAIS registrar, made this claim during an interview on Monday in Osogbo.

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TETFund warns it may withdraw support from non-performing tertiary institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 12, 2025

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has stated that any institution that fails to meet its targets for enrollment, academic achievement, or proper fund retirement may lose its financial support. The warning was issued by the fund’s Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, on Monday in Abuja during a one-day strategic meeting with institutional leaders, bursars, and […]

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UTME: 8,391 students to file class-action suit as JAMB responds to technical challenges

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 12, 2025

In response to a surge of public outcry over claims of technical malfunctions, incomplete exam questions, and abnormally low scores in the recently concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has called for an immediate assessment of the exam. This situation arises amid reports that thousands of

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Piwuna, UNIJOS mental health professor, becomes 14th ASUU President

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 12, 2025

Chris Piwuna, a professor of mental health at the University of Jos, has been elected as the new president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Piwuna’s victory was declared after the election held on Sunday night in Benin, marking the conclusion of the union’s 23rd National Delegates Conference. The newly elected ASUU president […]

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2025 CWAY Foods Graduate Trainee Programme

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 11, 2025

CWAY Foods, a rapidly expanding Nigerian dairy company with the ambition to become Africa’s leading dairy brand, is inviting graduates with academic backgrounds in Agriculture to apply for its 2025 Graduate Trainee Programme. This training initiative will span three months. The CWAY Foods Graduate Trainee Program is designed to reinforce the company’s growth efforts in

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2025 Kuda Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) Program

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 11, 2025

We are looking for a driven and eager SIWES intern to become part of our Customer Service department. The ideal candidate will help manage customer questions, offer assistance, and contribute to a positive service experience while also acquiring hands-on experience in a corporate environment. Benefits of Kuda SIWES Program Requirements for Kuda SIWES Program Application

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NAFDAC DG urges pharma-academic partnership for local drug, vaccine production

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 11, 2025

The head of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has appealed to Nigerian pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions to work together in creating new drugs and vaccines. In a Sunday statement, Prof. Adeyeye described President Bola Tinubu’s recent decision to prohibit the import of easily available

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NUC grants accreditation to 17 programmes at Sa’adu Zungur University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 11, 2025

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the accreditation of 17 academic programmes at Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) in Bauchi State. Auwal Hassan, the institution’s Public Relations Officer, described the development as a significant achievement for the university and proof of the school’s dedication to academic excellence and high-quality education. The

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Cultists kill 2 NDU graduates in Bayelsa attack

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 10, 2025

Two alumni of Niger Delta University, located in Amassoma, were brutally murdered by individuals suspected to be cultists in the Gbarantoru area of Yenagoa Local Government Area in Bayelsa State. One of the deceased was identified as Ayaokpo Sinclair from Tombia, while the identity of the second victim had not yet been verified at the […]

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LASUSTECH secures NUC approval for 25 academic courses

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 10, 2025

A total of 25 academic programmes at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) have successfully received accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC). In a statement released by the university’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Mr. Lanre Kuye, it was announced that the institution earned accreditation for all 25 courses

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Kano Government allocates N3 billion to settle 2025 exam fees for indigent students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 10, 2025

The Kano State Government has approved N3 billion to pay the exam fees of 141,745 indigent students attending public schools who will be taking the 2025 NECO, NABTEB, and SSCE examinations. This move continues the state government’s efforts to reduce the financial pressure on disadvantaged families and enhance students’ access to sound education. This disclosure […]

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Dangote donates N15 billion to Kano University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 10, 2025

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, who also serves as chairman of Dangote Group and Chancellor of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil, has committed N15 billion toward several infrastructure projects at the university. Mr Dangote made this announcement during the institution’s 5th combined convocation event, which was held on Saturday in

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Warri student scores 334 in 2025 UTME despite mass failure

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 9, 2025

Despite many poor performances, Ebule Oritsemeyiwa Precious, a student from the Federal Government College, Warri, stood out in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by achieving a score of 334 out of 400. Ebule Precious, who contributes as a columnist to “MathsGE With MeyiBule” at Fresh Angle International, attained scores of 98 in

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JAMB releases 2025 UTME results, withholds 39,834 over alleged malpractice

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 9, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially declared the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. The board stated that out of over 1.9 million candidates who took the exam, results for 39,834 were being held due to suspected exam malpractice. JAMB’s Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, made this known in […]

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Edo Government Issues Promotion Letters to 8,476 Public School Teachers

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 9, 2025

On Thursday, the Edo State Government started distributing promotion letters to 8,476 teachers working in the state’s public schools. The Edo State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, made this announcement in Benin City while engaging in an interactive discussion with journalists. Iyamu explained that the process for promoting these teachers began back in

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Group Calls for Education Minister Alausa’s Resignation Over JAMB Comments

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 9, 2025

A group known as Not Too Young To Perform (NTYTP) has called for the resignation of the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, due to his remarks about the widespread failure of students in the recent Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations. Mr Alausa mentioned during an interview that the high failure rate seen in […]

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24 federal tertiary institutions now powered by solar energy—Alausa

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 8, 2025

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced that 24 federal tertiary institutions are currently benefiting from solar energy through the “Energising Education Project” initiated by President Bola Tinubu’s government. Speaking in Abuja yesterday during a collaboration agreement signing ceremony with the vice-chancellors of the selected institutions, Alausa revealed

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KASU Students Oppose ASUU Strike, Urge State Government to Intervene

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 8, 2025

Several students under the banner of Concerned Kaduna State Students have voiced that the current strike initiated by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Kaduna State University (KASU) is unwarranted. In a statement released on Wednesday in Kaduna by the group’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr. Yunus Haruna, the students showed their displeasure […]

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Caleb varsity students win hackathon with AI app to detect mango ripeness

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 8, 2025

A group of computer science undergraduates from Caleb University has claimed first place in the Hackathon Contest hosted by Bells University of Technology, presenting a software they developed called Valor — an artificial intelligence-based app that identifies mango ripeness through sophisticated image recognition and machine learning tools. Referred to as “the Smart,