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Stakeholders express mixed feelings over 18 years university admission age

LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – The National Parents Teachers Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) has described the Federal Government’s proposed review of minimum age for admission into universities as ‘ not education friendly’.Adeolu Ogunbanjo, Deputy National President of NAPTAN, said this in an interview on Sunday in Lagos. According to Ogunbanjo, students should be allowed
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Top 8 highest paying courses in Nigeria

In the dynamic landscape of Nigeria’s educational and professional sectors, the choice of a career path can significantly impact one’s earning potential and future prospects. Amidst a myriad of options, certain courses stand out for their lucrative nature, offering not only financial rewards but also esteemed career paths. These courses not only promise
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Oduduwa Polytechnic denies extortion allegations

The management of Oduduwa Polytechnic in Lagos has disputed a media report linking one of its lecturers to extorting a female student and withholding her results. According to the report, a student accused a lecturer at the university of extortion and a premeditated attempt to prevent her graduation from school. While a newspaper reported that […]
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Nigerian educational institutions attracted 709 foreign students in six years – Report

Between 2017 and 2023 academic years, 709 international students were admitted to Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and other higher education institutions, despite ongoing industrial action, poor infrastructure, and deplorable learning conditions, according to data obtained from the Federal Ministry of Education on Sunday in Abuja. This is as more Nigerian students
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TETFund allocates N25 billion to upgrade lab equipments and workshops in higher institutions

The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc Sonny Echono, has revealed that the Fund has set aside N25 billion to upgrade equipment in laboratories and workshops at public universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country. He added that this provision is part of the 2024 intervention budget, which addresses […]