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Alumni present N7 million worth of solar panels to Queens College

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 3, 2024

To commemorate 40 years after graduation, the 1984 class of Queens College in Lagos donated solar panels worth over N7 million to their alma mater. The donation, which was part of the set’s reunion programme, took place on the school grounds in Yaba, Lagos. The solar panel was installed

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Newly completed JAMB CBT centre in Imo burgled, burned

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 3, 2024

An unidentified group has burgled and burned the freshly finished Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre in Mbano, Imo State, according to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announcement. In a statement released yesterday, JAMB stated that the event had been reported to the appropriate security agencies. The statement reads: “Such an act is profoundly

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Foundation teaches CBT exam techniques to 50 youths

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 3, 2024

Youths have been exhorted to embrace technology in order to boost their mental capacity and provide solutions to some of Nigeria’s socioeconomic development challenges. Senator Olugbenga Ashafa, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, gave the advice during the graduation of 50 youths who were trained in Computer Based Test (CBT) […]

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Akowonjo Rotary Club empowers 400 students through back-to-school initiative

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 2, 2024

The Rotary Club of Akowonjo, led by President Ben Dare, has inaugurated a breakthrough ‘Back to School’ campaign at Rauf Aregbesola Primary School Compound in Shasha, Lagos. Over 400 primary school students’ lives have been transformed by the project, which has provided them with the necessary educational tools and instilled in them a lifelong

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Greenwich Foundation renovates Ransome Kuti Grammar School in Lagos

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 2, 2024

Greenwich Foundation has refurbished Ransome Kuti Grammar School in Yaba, Lagos. In a statement, the foundation stated that the action was consistent with its corporate social responsibility and dedication to improving quality educational facilities. Erelu Adebayo, Chairman of the Greenwich Foundation, remarked that Ransome Kuti Memorial Junior & Senior Grammar School

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CTEACH graduates 52 teachers, welcomes 100 new inductees

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 2, 2024

The Changemaker Teacher Activation program has graduated its maiden cohort of 52 teachers from several local government areas in Lagos State to assist students in developing innovative solutions to societal problems. According to the organisation, the event marked the culmination of a year-long endeavour to integrate change-making education into Lagos State schools.

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ASUU urges FG to end lip service and prioritize education

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 2, 2024

The Federal Government has been urged by the Owerri Zone Academic Staff Union of Universities to stop paying lip service to public education in the country. Dennis Aribodor, the zone’s zonal coordinator, accused the federal government of underfunding public education in the country during a press conference on Monday in Owerri, Imo State. He also accused […]

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Imo State CP issues warning regarding the burning of ex-senator’s residence, NOUN buildings

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 2, 2024

Aboki Danjuma, the Imo State Commissioner of Police, has warned the people of the state to avoid engaging in activities that could lead to social unrest. The police commissioner issued the warning in response to unidentified arsonists burning down the residence of Senator Frank Ibezim, an ex-senator who represented Okigwe senatorial zone in the 9th […]

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NAUS to meet with the Federal Government to discuss electricity tariff hike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 1, 2024

The National Association of University Students (NAUS) plans to work with federal authorities to reduce electricity tariffs for universities across the country. Comrade Josiah Peter, President of NAUS, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Abuja on Monday, claiming that the recent increase in electricity tariffs has had a negative impact on university operations,

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Petrol price increase: Nigerian parents bemoan additional hardship as schools resume

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 1, 2024

Some Nigerian parents have complained about the weight of a harsh economy, citing rising tuition, transport and basic goods costs that have put a strain on household budgets as primary and secondary schools in Nigeria return for the 2024/2025 academic year after a long break. The resumption of schools comes when Nigerians are dealing with the hard […]

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UK College announces football scholarships for aspiring athletes

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 1, 2024

Franklin Sixth Form College is launching a new scholarship program for young footballers, starting in October 2024. The Franklin Sixth Form College Scholarships 2025 will include the Grimsby Town Football Club (GTFC) Football Shadow Scholarship, offering students top-tier football training alongside a full-time education. In a recent announcement, the college stated:

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Bayelsa hires 1,500 teachers for technical colleges, others

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 30, 2024

The Bayelsa State Government has hired 1,500 teachers in primary and secondary schools around the state. The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, announced this over the weekend while responding to problems aired during the Bayelsa Elders Council’s quarterly meeting in Yenagoa. Diri emphasised that his administration had

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FG raises special committee to prevent ASUU strike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 30, 2024

The Ministry of Education has stated that it is striving to prevent another strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities. Folasade Biriowo, the ministry’s director of press, confirmed this in an interview with our correspondent in Abuja on Sunday. “I can assure you that everything is being done to prevent the strike from happening. The […]

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Osun Lecturer sets new Guinness world record with 150-hour lecture marathon

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 30, 2024

On Sunday, Dr Nsikak Akpan, a lecturer at Foreign Links College of Health Sciences in Moro, Osun State, set a new world record for the longest marathon lecture. While discussing with journalists ahead of the event, which was held on the college’s campus, Akpan revealed that his application to Guinness World Records, with the reference […]

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FG presents over 64 CNG buses to labour unions, students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 30, 2024

The Federal Government has handed over 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to representatives from the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). This comes just two days before another round of nationwide protests against the country’s hardships, which are being planned by some activist

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UNIOSUN launches top-up programs for HND

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 29, 2024

The Osun State University (UNIOSUN) announced on Friday that it has launched top-up programs for Higher National Diploma (HND) holders, allowing them to acquire a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Clement O. Adebooye, stated at the matriculation of 233 part-time students that the program will last six semesters, or 24 months in […]

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UNILORIN releases dates, details for 2022/2023 graduates ahead of its 39th convocation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 29, 2024

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has officially announced the dates and details for its 39th convocation ceremony, which will take place during the academic year 2022/2023. According to a letter given to graduates by the university’s registrar, M.A. Alfanla, the event will be held on the university’s main campus from Friday, October 11th to Sunday, […]

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Umunze College Launches Bread Production

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 29, 2024

On Friday, September 27, 2024, the FECETU Bakery, the brainchild of the Management of the Federal College of Education (Technical) Umunze, began producing and selling FECETU delicious bread and other confectionaries. While unveiling the bread, College Provost Prof. Tessy Okoli praised TETFund for financing the project, characterising it as a lifeline for the

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Kenyan secondary school student commits suicide by jumping from second floor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 29, 2024

On Saturday, tragedy struck Sironga Girls’ High School when Mitchelle Cheptoo, a form four girl, reportedly committed suicide by jumping from the second floor of the school’s administration block. The 17-year-old student, who was preparing to sit for her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations in October, jumped around 5 a.m. when her

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Fagbemi to deliver UNILORIN 2024 Convocation Lecture

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 28, 2024

ILORIN – (Sundiata Scholar) – The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, will on Friday, October 18, 2024 deliver this year’s Convocation Lecture of the University of Ilorin as part of the activities marking the institution’s 39th convocation ceremonies. Disclosing this in a statement he