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NANS accuses leaders of bias in distribution of CNG buses

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 6, 2025

A faction within the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) is embroiled in controversy regarding the allocation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses donated to universities across the country. This group has accused NANS National President, Lucky Emonefe, and Senate President,

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WAEC Introduces Resit Exams for Candidates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 6, 2025

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has introduced a new initiative allowing students to retake their West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) papers as early as January and February 2025. Previously, millions of candidates had to wait for the next private examination session to resit their failed exams. The newly introduced programme, called

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NAF Raises Feeding Fees, Introduces Accident Policy for Personnel

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 5, 2025

The Nigerian Air Force has made a significant move to enhance the welfare of its students by increasing the feeding fees in its schools from N500 to N1,500 per meal. This decision, announced by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Abubakar Hasan, on Saturday, is designed to ensure that children in NAF schools are […]

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NGO Launches Campaign to Tackle Online Child Exploitation in Kwara

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 5, 2025

In an effort to address the growing issue of online child exploitation, a nonprofit group, Pristine SACC Education and Technology Initiative, has launched a campaign to raise awareness among students and educators about the dangers of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). The organisation’s Executive Director, Umar Aisha, stated that the internet had become an essential […]

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Buhari Expresses Grief Over the Death of Prof Nuhu Yaqub

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 5, 2025

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his sorrow over the death of Prof Nuhu Yaqub, the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja. Prof Yaqub, who also served as the Vice-Chancellor of Sokoto State University, passed away at the age of 74 on Saturday. In a statement released on Saturday by Garba Shehu, Buhari’s spokesperson, […]

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SSANU Calls on FG to Tackle Rising Electricity Costs in Universities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 4, 2025

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has urged the federal government to urgently address the persistent electricity crisis in universities nationwide. In a New Year statement issued yesterday in Abuja, SSANU’s National President, Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim, expressed deep concern over the escalating electricity costs in universities, stressing

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Oyo to Issue Appointment Letters to 5,600 Newly Hired Teachers

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 4, 2025

The Oyo State Government announced on Friday that the distribution of appointment letters to 5,600 newly hired basic school teachers in the state will commence on Monday, January 6, 2025. This distribution will occur at the Universal Basic Education office in each local government area across the state. The Chairman of the state’s Universal Basic […]

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Governor Adeleke Allocates N4 Billion to Ilesa University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 4, 2025

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilesa, Prof. Taiwo Asaolu, announced on Friday that the state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has allocated over N4 billion to the university over the past twenty months for resource verification, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades. Prof. Asaolu made this statement during the commissioning of a fully equipped Nursing

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Poor Welfare is Driving Young Nigerians Away from Lecturing Jobs, Says ASUU

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 2, 2025

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has stated that the unfavorable working conditions in public universities are discouraging qualified young academics from pursuing teaching careers within the university system. In his New Year message, the chairman of the University of Ibadan (UI) chapter of the union, Prof. Ayo Akinwole, highlighted this issue. He mentioned

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FG to Revise Secondary School Curriculum to Meet Evolving Demands

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 2, 2025

The Federal Government has affirmed its commitment to undertake a thorough review of the secondary school curriculum, which has remained unchanged since its introduction in 2011. This initiative is intended to align the curriculum with modern educational standards, societal requirements, and technological progress. Scheduled to begin in September, the review process will

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Abia Governor Bans PTA Fees, Other Payments in Schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 2, 2025

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has declared a ban on all forms of payments in primary and secondary schools within the state. In his address for the New Year, Otti emphasized his administration’s commitment to securing the future of children, stating, “We have stopped all forms of payments in the primary and secondary schools.” He […]

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Dan Orbih Appointed Chairman of AAU Governing Council, Earns Praise from Alumni, EBS MD

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 1, 2025

The Lagos State Alumni Association of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, and the Managing Director of Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS), Sulaiman Aledeh, have extended heartfelt congratulations to Chief Dan Orbih on his appointment as Chairman of the university’s Governing Council. Both organizations hailed the appointment, describing Orbih as “a round peg in a

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ABUTH to hire 518 health workers to address ‘japa syndrome.’

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 1, 2025

Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Zaria plans to hire 518 new health professionals to counteract the workforce shortages stemming from the migration of healthcare workers, commonly known as “japa syndrome.” Prof. Ahmed Umdagas, the Chief Medical Director, shared this information in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He

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Okpebholo renames Edo State University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 1, 2025

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the renaming of Edo State University, Uzairue to Edo University, Iyamho. This information was provided in a statement released yesterday in Benin by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Umar Ikhilor. According to Ikhilor, the name change takes effect immediately. The SSG stated that all documentation […]

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Bago urged to restore Niger public schools to former standards

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 30, 2024

The Kutigi Old Students Association, class of 1984, urged the Niger government to take urgent action to restore public schools in the state to their former glory during their second reunion meeting in Minna, marking their 40th graduation anniversary. Abubakar Shaba, the head boy of the class, emphasized the need for urgent action to revive […]

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FG Allocates N40B to Enhance Security, Power in 118 Unity Schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 30, 2024

The Federal Government has made significant efforts to enhance security and improve conditions in Unity Schools. To ensure the safety of students and staff, it has allocated N20 billion for perimeter fencing around all 118 federal unity colleges. Additionally, another N20 billion has been set aside to tackle the issue of inconsistent power supply in […]

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BUK ’92 Alumni Donates N3.2m for Scholarships, Healthcare Initiatives

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 30, 2024

The Bayero University Kano Class of 1992 has donated N2 million to support students at the institution and N1.2 million to assist patients at the Aminu Kano University Teaching Hospital (AKTH) as part of its 32nd Anniversary Reunion held on Friday in Kano. Vice Chancellor of Bayero University Kano (BUK), Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, who […]

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Kebbi First Lady Becomes North West Ambassador of Girl Child Education

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 29, 2024

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has appointed Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, the wife of the Kebbi State Governor, as the North West Ambassador of Girl Child Education. The Centre for Islamic Studies at Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, had previously honoured her with the esteemed title of Khadimatul Qur’an. According to a […]

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Ahmadu Bello Teaching Hospital to begin kidney transplant in 2025 

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 29, 2024

The Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) Zaria is preparing to start kidney transplant surgeries in 2025, with the goal of providing relief to patients suffering from kidney failure and decreasing medical tourism. Prof. Ahmed Umdagas, the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, disclosed this information during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria

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FG Allocates N50 Billion to Address 18.3 Million Out-of-School Children Issue

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 28, 2024

The Federal Government has allocated N50 billion in the 2025 budget to address the issue of out-of-school children, which is currently estimated at a staggering 18.3 million in Nigeria. This initiative, part of the Economic Recovery Growth Plan, is overseen by the Federal Ministry of Education under the project titled ‘ERGP24225846 support for out-of-school children […]