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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,

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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 […]

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6 universities receive accreditation for building programmes

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 19, 2024

According to a communiqué released yesterday in Abuja by the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria‘s Registrar and Secretary, Adetunji Adeniran, six universities’ undergraduate building programmess have been approved for five years. The approved universities are Imo State University, Owerri; Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State; University of

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Fake degrees: FG directs universities to submit matriculation lists

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 19, 2024

The Federal Government requires all higher education institutions in the country to “regularly submit their matriculation lists to the Federal Ministry of Education not later than three months after matriculation ceremonies.” The list, the ministry stated, must be submitted “through the dedicated channel of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation

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NDLEA proposes mandatory drug tests for university admissions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 19, 2024

Hajia Fatima Abiola-Popoola, Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kwara State Command, has proposed that institutions require newly admitted students to take mandatory drug tests as part of the admissions process. She added that this would act as a preventative step, while also providing early intervention and therapy to individuals who are […]

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TETFund reiterates its commitment to funding Nigerian Army institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 18, 2024

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) reiterated its commitment to investing in Nigerian Army institutions. Sonny Echono, Executive Secretary of TETfund, made the assurance while leading top executives of the agency on a visit to General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff. According to the TETFund’s director, the military has been an important sponsor of

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Plateau to close schools involved in examination malpractice

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 18, 2024

The Plateau State administration plans to close schools that indulged in examination malpractices. Mohammed Nyalun, Commissioner for Secondary Education, made the announcement on Saturday at the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Staff School in Jos during the Speech and Prize/Graduation Ceremony. Nyalun, who was represented by Dalyop Pam of the Jos South Area

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167 Yobe students supported by the state graduate from Indian universities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 18, 2024

The Yobe State Government has announced the graduation of 167 students who were sponsored to study in Indian universities through a state-funded scholarship programme. Governor Mai Mala Buni, through his Director-General of Press and Media Affairs, Mamman Mohammed, stated that the graduates would make major contributions to boosting the state’s health and other

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NYSC demobilises 54 UNICAL graduates illegally called for national service

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 18, 2024

The National Youth Service Corps, or NYSC, has demobilised 54 University of Calabar graduates who were illegally registered for national service by university officials. According to Eddy Megwa, NYSC Director of Information and Public Relations, another 19 individuals who initially registered online for mobilisation have been barred from serving, while the system has

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Group raises alarm over threat to primary education in Bayelsa

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 17, 2024

By Sam Jones, Yenagoa A programme to improve education delivery at the primary school level in Bayelsa State known as BayelsaPrime is facing challenges capable of eroding the gains of the past one year. The programme commenced in 2023 in four pilot local government areas of Kolokuma/Opokuma, Ogbia, Sagbama and Yenagoa local government areas provides […]

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TGI/Cormart 2025 Graduate Trainee Programme for Nigerian Graduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 17, 2024

Cormart is Nigeria’s leading distributor of speciality chemicals, supporting industries through local manufacturing, importation, and distribution of essential raw materials. As the trusted Nigerian partner of worldwide leaders such as FOSROC, Merck, Kerry, Christeyns, Sensient, ADM, Ashland, Ecolab, and others, we provide high-quality solutions that are suited