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FCT Primary School Teachers Resume Strike Over Unpaid Minimum Wage

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 25, 2025

Primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), represented by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), have declared the continuation of their indefinite strike starting Monday, March 24, 2025. This action follows the teachers receiving their February 2025 salaries without the

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5 UNIOSUN Students, Others Die in Road Accident

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 25, 2025

Nine people, including five students from Osun State University (UNIOSUN), lost their lives in a road accident on the Ikire/Ibadan Expressway. An 18-seater bus carrying the victims was involved in a collision with a luxury bus that was driving against traffic. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, confirmed that the crash took place near […]

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JAMB Postpones 2025 Mock UTME to April 10

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 25, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has changed the date for the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), moving it from April 5 to April 10. This information was included in the board’s weekly bulletin, which was shared with journalists in Abuja on Monday. According to the bulletin, the adjustment was made to […]

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Ajayi Crowther Alumni Launches New Branches In UK, US, Canada

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 25, 2025

…Opens New website for Loan Disbursement to Alumni Members The Ajayi Crowther University Alumni Association has expanded its global network with the launch of new branches in three countries, including the United States of America, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The association has also launched new branches in Abuja, Lagos, and Ibadan. This is contained […]

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2025 UNESCO-NESTLÉ Youth Impact Program

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 23, 2025

Applications are currently open for the 2025 UNESCO-NESTLÉ Youth Impact – Because You Matter Programme. This initiative, known as YOUTH IMPACT – BECAUSE YOU MATTER – For Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action, is a joint effort between UNESCO and Nestlé, supported by the Nestlé Youth Entrepreneurship Platform. It aims to empower young people to make […]

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Kano Governor Offers Automatic Employment to 54 Postgraduate Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 23, 2025

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has approved automatic employment for 54 postgraduate students who were beneficiaries of a foreign scholarship program to study health-related courses in India. This was revealed in a statement issued on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa, in Kano. According to the statement, Mr. Yusuf made the announcement during a […]

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Ebonyi University Suspends Governor Nwifuru Ex-Security Adviser for Cultism Days After Matriculation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 23, 2025

The management of Alex Ekwueme University in Ebonyi State has suspended Felix Okemini, a former special assistant on security to Governor Francis Nwifuru, over allegations of “cult-related behaviour” during his matriculation ceremony. Mr. Okemini, who had been dismissed earlier in the week by the governor due to gross misconduct, was placed on indefinite suspension by […]

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Police Arrest 8 Secondary School Students for Alleged Cultism in Ogun

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 23, 2025

The Ogun State Police Command has announced the arrest of eight suspected cult members from Ifo High School in the state. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued to journalists in Ota yesterday. Odutola explained that on March 21, 2025, at approximately 12:05 p.m., the Vice Principal of Ifo […]

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6 Students Die as Meningitis Outbreak Strikes Kebbi University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 23, 2025

An outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis has resulted in the deaths of six students at Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA). This was stated in a press release issued on Saturday by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Mustapha Ango. Speaking on behalf of the university management, Ango expressed deep condolences to the families […]

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Full-time HND Graduates in Nigeria Now Qualified for NYSC – Minister of Education

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 21, 2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared that graduates with full-time Higher National Diplomas (HND) are now eligible for mobilization into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This announcement was made in a press statement by Boriwo Folasade, Director of Press & Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, following confirmation from the Minister

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Polytechnic Students Support Tinubu’s Decision on Rivers State Emergency Rule

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 21, 2025

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has declared its support for President Bola Tinubu’s recent move to impose a state of emergency in Rivers State. In a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna, signed by NAPS National President Eshiofune Oghayan, the association, which represents over 28.1 million Nigerian students, emphasized that this measure is […]

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Rainstorm Kills Student, Damages School in Ogun

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 21, 2025

A 14-year-old student, Timothy Amosun, who was in Junior Secondary School 3, lost his life after a rainstorm caused severe damage to Mayigi Community Comprehensive High School in Ilase, Ogun State. The Ogun State government confirmed the unfortunate incident on Wednesday through an official statement issued by Mr. Lekan Adeniran, the Chief Press Secretary to […]

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Dr. Peter Agada Bags Honorary Doctorate Degree in Acoustic Architecture

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 21, 2025

Gulf American University (GAU), in partnership with its esteemed awarding body in the United States, proudly recognized Dr. Peter Agada with an Honorary Doctorate Award in Acoustic Architecture, celebrating his outstanding contributions to the field. His expertise, innovation, and commitment to architectural excellence have significantly impacted the industry and

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Kano State Raises Salaries for Tertiary Institutions Staff

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 21, 2025

The Kano State government has authorized a salary increase of 25 per cent for academic staff and 35 per cent for non-academic staff in tertiary institutions, with implementation set for March 2025. The Commissioner for Information, Abdullahi Waiya, announced this on Thursday while addressing journalists about the decisions made during the State Executive Council meeting

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S’West Govs, Lawmakers Urged to Make Yoruba Language a Mandatory Subject in Schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 21, 2025

The Oodua Youth Coalition has appealed to governors in the South West to ensure that Yoruba is made a compulsory subject in public schools, emphasizing that preserving the Yoruba language is essential, as people are best identified through their language and culture. This appeal was included in a communiqué released by the group following its […]

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NELFUND to launch software for students with disabilities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 18, 2025

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has revealed plans to introduce specialized software to ensure that students with disabilities in higher institutions can fully access and benefit from its loan scheme. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, announced this initiative during a stakeholders’ engagement on student loans held in Benin

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NASU threatens strike over alleged ‘poor welfare’ of WAEC workers

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 18, 2025

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has given the management of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) a seven-day deadline to resolve welfare issues and accusations of victimisation against its leaders. During a press conference in Lagos on Monday, NASU’s general secretary, Peters Adeyemi, stated that if WAEC fails to meet

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ASUU reveals reason for suspending planned nationwide strike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 18, 2025

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has provided reasons for temporarily halting its planned nationwide strike, despite months of continuous warnings about taking action over the federal government’s failure to meet its demands. The union’s decision is influenced by new assurances from the government that their concerns will be addressed this time. ASUU

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Kukah named Pro-Chancellor of Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 18, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kachia, Kaduna State. The appointment was announced yesterday in Abuja through a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & […]

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Tertiary institutions submit fake A’Level results for admission, says JAMB

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 18, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has accused certain tertiary institutions of submitting students’ fake Advanced Level (A’Level) results for admission. The board noted that some institutions do not verify the authenticity of the results used for admitting candidates, particularly those applying for Direct Entry (DE). JAMB made this known in its weekly