Category: Educational
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ABUJA BOOKSELLERS INNOVATE TO THRIVE AMID DIGITAL READING BOOM
Bookshop owners in Abuja are adapting creatively to the rise of e-books and digital libraries reshaping how people read. While online access offers millions of titles instantly, traditional bookstores are reinventing themselves as community hubs with poetry nights, writing workshops, and virtual browsing platforms. Owners like Aisha Bagu and Chinedu Paul see print and digital…
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Levelling Up: The 32nd Annual Trainers Conference Kicks Off in Abuja!
Who said training can’t be thrilling? The 32nd Annual Trainers Conference by the Nigerian Institute of Training and Development (NITAD) just landed in Abuja, and it’s all about sparking innovation, sharing game-changing strategies, and powering trainers to inspire like never before. Get ready to sharpen those skills, swap stories, and elevate every session you run!
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FG LAUNCHES ₦10M INTEREST-FREE LOAN TO BOOST TERTIARY STAFF WELFARE AND CAREER GROWTH
The Federal Government unveils the ₦10 million Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), an interest-free loan scheme aimed at improving welfare, career development, and financial stability for academic and non-academic staff across Nigerian tertiary institutions. Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa calls it a strategic empowerment platform under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Reform Agenda, designed…
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MEDICAL STUDENT AT OAU TAKES HIS OWN LIFE AFTER FAILING EXAMS FOR SECOND TIME
A 200-level Dentistry student at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ajibola Ibitayo, tragically committed suicide after learning he would have to repeat an academic year for the second time. The university confirmed he took his life at home in Ejigbo, Osun, following the release of his semester results. His father is a medical doctor. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Simeon…
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PLAN INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS WITH NAWOJ TO BOOST ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN AND YOUTH IN BAUCHI & SOKOTO
Plan International Nigeria and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) have teamed up to strengthen advocacy and capacity building for women’s rights and youth groups in Bauchi and Sokoto. Through their new MoU, they’ll drive the ASPIRE project, aiming to impact 20 million girls over five years by tackling barriers to sexual and reproductive…
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LASUED TO SCREEN 4,500 PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS FOR DRUGS BEFORE ADMISSION
Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) is stepping up admission standards with mandatory drug tests for 4,500 hopeful students. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye revealed the move follows a past incident involving a drug-addicted student, aiming to ensure a healthy, disciplined student body and uphold the school’s teacher-training reputation. No matter how good their UTME or…
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TETFUND RECEIVES ₦1.6 TRILLION FOR MASSIVE NATIONAL TERTIARY EDUCATION BOOST
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has secured a record ₦1.6 trillion to fund critical projects across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Chairman Aminu Masari revealed that 40% (₦460 billion) is set aside for demand-driven interventions in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide. Key allocations include ₦225 billion for student loans via NELFUND, ₦70 billion for…
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WAEC RELEASES CORRECTED 2025 WASSCE RESULTS AFTER MARKING ERROR
Dr. Amos Dangut, WAEC’s Head of National Office, revealed a printing error skewed the English Language Objective Paper grading for the 2025 WASSCE results, causing a sharp drop in scores. After review, the corrected results show 62.96% of candidates earned credits in five or more subjects including English and Math—up from the erroneously reported 38.32%.…
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TINUBU PRAISES NIGERIAN SCHOOLGIRLS FOR SHINING AT GLOBAL ENGLISH AND DEBATE COMPETITION
President Bola Tinubu has hailed three Nigerian schoolgirls—Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, Rukayya Muhammad Fema, and Hadiza Kashim Kalli—for their outstanding wins at the 2025 TeenEagle Global competition in London. Nafisa took top honors in English, Rukayya was best overall in debate, and Hadiza earned the gold for “Outstanding Talent,” showcasing Nigeria’s youthful brilliance on the world…
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KWARA SET TO TRAIN 1,200 YOUNG WOMEN WITH SECOND CHANCE EDUCATION
Kwara State is empowering over 1,200 adolescent girls and young women, aged 15-25, through the AGILE initiative’s second chance education program aimed at school dropouts. With 20 centres offering literacy, numeracy, and vocational skills, the project gives these young women a fresh start toward self-reliance and poverty reduction. Officials urge community support to get more…
