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FG shortlists 5,000 candidates for oil sector overseas scholarship exams

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 21, 2024

The Federal Government said on Monday that over 5,000 people were shortlisted and participated in the oil and gas sector 2024 overseas scholarship exams held throughout Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. It announced this through the Petroleum Technology Development Fund in Abuja, adding

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NABTEB commences syllabus review of 14 trade subjects after 14 years

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 21, 2024

After several years, the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has begun reviewing the syllabuses of 14 trades offered by technical institutes. Prof. Ifeoma Isiugo Abanihe, Registrar of the Board, stated at a workshop on the review of technical college syllabus in Abuja on Monday that the need to produce well-trained and motivated craftsmen and

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Only students of federal institutions will receive student loans for now — FG.

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 21, 2024

The federal government has announced that the student loan scheme will only be available to applicants from federal universities, as the program will be executed in phases. This was announced on Monday by Akintunde Sawyerr, managing director of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), during a conference in Abuja. “We will soon begin a programme […]

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A comprehensive guide to applying for 2024 MTN Scholarship

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 20, 2024

On Friday, MTN Nigeria Foundation announced scholarship options for Nigerian students to promote education and empower future leaders. MTN also announced that the online registration portal is now open to interested undergraduate and postgraduate students. The annual award amount has also been raised from N200,000 to N300,000 for qualified students. The scholarship covers

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Knife attack at Chinese primary school results in 12 casualties

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 20, 2024

A knife attack targeting schoolchildren in China’s southern Jiangxi province has killed at least two people and injured ten others, according to police. According to the BBC, the event took place about lunchtime on Monday at a primary school in Guixi. Most of the students are between the ages of six and twelve. Chinese police […]

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9 LASU law graduates get appointed as Lagos high court judges

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 20, 2024

Nine alumni of Lagos State University’s Faculty of Law in Ojo, Lagos, have been appointed judges to the Lagos High Court. The nine were among the 13 judges recently appointed to the Lagos State High Court. On Monday, the institution announced this via a post on its X handle. According to the statement, this is the […]

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Anambra teacher detained for beating 8-year-old student to coma

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 20, 2024

In Anambra state, a 30-year-old teacher was detained after reportedly beating an 8-year-old student into a coma. The Anambra state government has permanently closed Landmark School Mgbakwu in the Awka North Local Government Area. Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, the commissioner for Education, revealed this to reporters in her office on Monday. She had called the proprietor of […]

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3 Chibok girls,186 others bag BSc in AUN

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 20, 2024

Three abducted Chibok girls who escaped from Boko Haram’s custody in 2014 are among the 189 students who have received first degrees in various fields from the American University of Nigeria (AUN). The Chibok girls are the second set to graduate from the university in the last three years, and they are among the 30 internally […]

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Protesters request for the reinstatement of 5 LASU lecturers who were unlawfully dismissed

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 20, 2024

Residents of Ikoga-Zebbe, Badagry Local Government Area, Lagos, have called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to reinstate Anthony Dansu and four other officials of the Lagos State University (LASU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, who were wrongfully sacked in 2019. They were fired after being charged with unlawful removal, retention, dissemination, or

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Over 4,000 Nigerians are schooling in Germany — Envoy

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 20, 2024

Mrs. Annett Gunther, the German Ambassador to Nigeria, stated that over 4,000 Nigerians are currently studying and working in the European country. Gunther mentioned this while speaking with journalists in Abuja. According to her, the German Academic Exchange Service awards no fewer than 1,000 scholarships annually. The envoy stated that the German government was striving

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IMSU don, 5 others die in Imo auto crash

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 20, 2024

On Saturday night, six people died at Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri Junction, after a trailer driver lost control and crashed into vehicles and pedestrians. It was reported that the incident occurred at 7 p.m. Chidiebube Okeoma, an eyewitness to the incident, said he helped to rush some of the injured to the Federal Medical Centre […]

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Tinubu names the governing board members for 111 tertiary institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 18, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of at least 555 people to serve as Pro-Chancellors/Chairmen and Governing Board members of 111 federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. This followed Tinubu’s approval of a list of nominees chosen by the Ministry of Education. An advertorial by the Education Ministry showed the appointment of a

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TETFUND increases research grants to Ekiti State University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 18, 2024

Professor Edward Olanipekun, Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, announced that the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has increased the institution’s research funds. He noted that the increase will allow the institution to carry out more problem-solving research. The VC made the announcement at the Faculty of Basic Medical Science’s first annual

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Trust Fund raises the Maltina Teacher of the Year award to N10 million

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 18, 2024

Nigeria Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund has announced that the winner of the 10th edition of the Maltina Teacher of The Year (MTOTY) award will receive N10 million, a trophy, capacity development training abroad, and a fully-equipped block of classrooms or computer laboratory for the school. The new prize money is an increase over the […]

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Makinde approves the recruitment of 7,000 primary school teachers in Oyo

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 17, 2024

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the recruitment of 7,000 teachers for public primary schools in the state. The government also approved the hiring of 100 carers for special schools throughout the state. Nureni Adeniran, chairperson of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), made the announcement during a news conference in […]

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Police detains Nasarawa State University student for raping colleague

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 17, 2024

The police have confirmed the arrest of a 400-level student from Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), for reportedly raping a 100-level student from the same institution. DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Nasarawa State Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the arrest to journalists in Keffi on Friday. Mr Nansel stated that the suspect was apprehended by police […]

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Police evacuate schools in Cyprus following bomb threats

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 17, 2024

Unknown individuals sent lurid emails on Friday threatening bomb attacks on many Cypriot schools, causing a massive evacuation of students on the island. The threats, which numerous media sources later publicised, also included pledges to “sever your necks” and “drown you in your blood,” which authorities identified as having an Islamist background.

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Salary arrears: ASUU threatens ‘No Pay, No Work’, issues a 2-week ultimatum

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 17, 2024

Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, the national president of ASUU, revealed this on Channels Television’s breakfast show, ‘Sunrise Daily,’ on Thursday. He argued that it was unreasonable for the Federal Government to pay lecturers four months of their withheld 2022 salaries while keeping the remaining three-and-a-half months. Osodeke further contended that the

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FUHSI admits 673 students in second matriculation, appoints first chancellor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 17, 2024

Professor Akeem Olawale Lasisi, vice chancellor of the Federal University of Health Science, Ila-Orangun (FUHSI), has urged the institution’s 673 newly admitted students to study hard and diligently in their studies in order to attain their goals and justify their parents’ efforts. The VC, who delivered this charge during the university’s second

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NBTE commences accreditation of new courses at the Federal Polytechnic Wannue

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 17, 2024

The National Board for Technical Education started the accreditation process for six new courses at the Federal Polytechnic, Wannue, Tarka LGA, in Benue. Ogah Ngbede, NBTE’s director of Polytechnics Programmes, disclosed this during the institution’s ongoing experiment on Thursday. According to Mr Ngbede, all courses will be examined before any announcements are made. He