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Federal Government plans N45,000 monthly stipend for Nigerian TVET students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 30, 2025

To reform vocational training in the country, the federal government has announced its intention to provide a N45,000 monthly allowance to students enrolled in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. Idris Bugaje, who serves as the executive secretary of the

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Lawmakers issue 24-hour deadline to WAEC over SSCE exam issues

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 30, 2025

The House of Representatives Committee responsible for Basic Education and Examination Bodies has given the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) 24 hours to appear before it and address rising concerns about irregularities in the current Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The Committee’s Chairman, Hon. Oboku Abonsizibe Oforji, shared this in a statement on

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Federal Government launches CNG buses in 20 federal universities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 30, 2025

On Thursday, the federal government officially began the rollout of Compressed Natural Gas-powered buses to universities across Nigeria. The launch began with the University of Abuja as part of its strategy to reduce high transportation expenses and encourage the use of cleaner energy on campus. Named ‘CNG-Sprout,’ this marks the first stage of the ‘Project […]

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Soludo unveils smart boards, tablets in schools to raise learning quality

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 30, 2025

To enhance education in Anambra State, Governor Charles Soludo has approved the modernization of secondary school facilities during the ninth Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) meeting held in Awka. A statement revealed that during the Council meeting, Soludo endorsed the purchase of smart boards to replace the earlier approved interactive boards, as well as tablets

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FG rolls out HND courses in AI, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering to match global tech evolution

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 29, 2025

The federal government has launched a set of new Higher National Diploma (HND) courses in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, software engineering, and networking as part of a wider initiative to update the country’s technical education structure. Prof. Idris Bugaje, who serves as the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE),

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TRCN director says 32% of teachers fail professional qualifying exam

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 29, 2025

A total of 4,169 teachers from different parts of the country were unsuccessful in the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) administered by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). This examination was held between May 15 and May 17. The Director of Certification and Licensing at TRCN, Dr. Jacinta Ezeahurukwe, made this known […]

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WAEC issues apology over delayed English exam, attributes cause to leakage prevention

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 29, 2025

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has issued an apology for the late administration of the English Language Paper 2 during the current 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the examination was conducted on Wednesday evening. In a release signed by Moyosola Adesina, the Acting […]

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FG to establish 8 medical simulation centres across Nigeria

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 29, 2025

The federal government has announced plans to establish eight advanced medical simulation centres nationwide to strengthen the training and education of medical professionals. This announcement was made during the inauguration of a 19-member implementation and monitoring committee held in Abuja on Wednesday, as stated by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who

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Heirs Insurance Group Approves N10.5m for National Essay Competition

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 28, 2025

Heirs Insurance Group has commenced the application process for the fourth edition of its yearly Heirs Insurance Essay Championship, which is aimed at junior secondary school students across the country. The 2025 edition includes N10.5 million in prizes allocated to the victorious students, educators, and institutions, demonstrating the Group’s dedication to promoting

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FG Recommends Three-Year Ban for Exam Malpractice Offenders

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 28, 2025

Students who engage in examination malpractice during the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) should be prohibited from taking any external examinations organized by the West African Examination Council (WAEC), National Examination Council (NECO), and the National Board for Technical Education (NABTEB) for three years, according to a directive issued by the

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Tinubu Appoints New Governing Councils for UNIABUJA, UNN, NAU

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 28, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given the go-ahead for the selection of new individuals to serve on the governing councils of the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (NAU). This announcement was provided by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, […]

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Imo State Shuts Schools Amid Deadly Diphtheria Outbreak

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 28, 2025

Several children have been reported dead in the Mbutu area within Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State. Barr. Iheukwumere Henry Alaribe, chairman of Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area, verified the fatalities in a statement dated May 26th, 2025. Diphtheria is an infection triggered by a toxin-producing bacterium known as Corynebacterium diphtheria. The pathogen

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UNILAG collaborates with development agency to address community water crisis

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 27, 2025

The Ilaje Water Security Project Research Team at the University of Lagos, working together with the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Bariga LCDA, government authorities, and members of the Ilaje community, has made meaningful progress toward solving the area’s ongoing issues with access to clean drinking water. At a stakeholders’ meeting hosted at the

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Oyo government remits ₦5bn from agreed ₦8bn for full LAUTECH ownership

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 27, 2025

The Oyo State Government has announced that it has paid ₦5 billion of the ₦8 billion it agreed to pay the Osun State Government to gain full control of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), located in Ogbomoso. This was revealed in a statement by the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Dotun Oyelade, […]

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NUC Grants Approval for 17 Academic Programmes at Federal University Lafia

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 26, 2025

The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) has announced that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval for 17 academic programmes after the institution successfully met the necessary accreditation standards. This was revealed in a press release distributed in Lafia by Mr. Abubakar Ibrahim, Director of Information and Public Relations. According to Mr.

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200,000 Candidates Score Above 200 After UTME Resit

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 26, 2025

At least 200,000 additional candidates surpassed the 200-point average in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination after the resit conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, which followed the discovery of both human and technical errors that affected the initial exam. According to the resit results released on Sunday, JAMB reported that a majority of

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5 alternative admission options for low JAMB scores in Nigeria

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 26, 2025

Not everyone achieves a high score in the JAMB exam, but that doesn’t mean your dream of attending a Nigerian university is over. There are several effective options you can explore that do not rely on high UTME scores. These pathways are designed to provide students with a second opportunity to pursue full-time degree programs […]

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Trump defends decision to stop foreign student admissions at Harvard

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 26, 2025

United States President, Donald Trump, defended his administration’s decision on Sunday to prevent Harvard University from admitting foreign students after a judge issued a temporary block on the policy. Trump, in a message posted on his Truth Social platform, criticised the well-known university for having close to 31 per cent of its students come from […]

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Ooni of Ife’s NGO constructs free schools for seven Lagos communities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 25, 2025

In a charitable move focused on improving access to education for disadvantaged children, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has opened a fully sponsored primary school in the Eyinogbe area of Adamo, Ikorodu, Lagos. This project, carried out through his foundation, the HopesAlive Initiative (HAI), is intended to accommodate students from seven nearby […]

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Gov. Zulum grants scholarships to female indigenes with UTME scores above 250

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 25, 2025

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has declared that full scholarships will be awarded to all female students from the state who attained scores of 250 and above in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The UTME is organized by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for students who wish to gain entry […]