Category: Educational
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FCT MINISTER WIKE FLAGS OFF CONSTRUCTION OF 600-BED HOSTELS FOR NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL, ANNOUNCES NEW AUDITORIUM PLAN
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Sen. Nyesom Wike, has commenced the building of new male and female hostels, each with 316 beds, at the Nigerian Law School in Bwari, Abuja. This project, launched Monday, addresses the critical accommodation shortage affecting students. Wike revealed that President Bola Tinubu personally approved the building of a new…
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NLC SETS FOUR-WEEK ULTIMATUM FOR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ON TERTIARY EDUCATION TALKS
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is drawing a line in the sand, giving the Federal Government just four weeks to wrap up negotiations on the crisis-hit tertiary education sector. NLC President Joe Ajaero announced this ultimatum at an emergency briefing in Abuja after talks with education unions. Ajaero emphasized that years of broken promises and…
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UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN TO GRADUATE OVER 12,000 STUDENTS AT 40TH CONVOCATION CELEBRATING 50 YEARS
The University of Ilorin is set to graduate a staggering 12,764 students this week during its 40th Convocation, a milestone that also marks the institution’s 50th anniversary of academic excellence. Vice-Chancellor Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, revealed details including 316 First Class honors, 1,520 postgraduate degrees, and a wide range of diplomas and professional certifications.…
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ONDO STATE LAUNCHES STAFF AUDIT AT ADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY TO BOOST ACCOUNTABILITY
Ondo State Government is on a mission to clean up and strengthen Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA) with a comprehensive staff audit and verification exercise starting October 20. This new move aims to ensure transparency and accountability across all faculties and departments. The verification will span four days, covering academic faculties, administrative offices, research centers, and…
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UNILAG ALUMNI URGE ASUU TO SUSPEND STRIKE; CELEBRATE 55 YEARS OF IMPACT AND INNOVATION
Dr. Ifeoluwa Oyedele, President of the University of Lagos Alumni Association, has appealed to ASUU lecturers to suspend their strike and resume classes, reminding everyone that no problem is unsolvable. His call came during the association’s 55th Anniversary Awards and Recognition Dinner at Eko Hotel, Lagos. The Alumni Association has been a powerhouse for UNILAG’s…
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FG URGES SCHOOLS TO ADOPT YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUB TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY AND SKILLS
Nigeria’s future farmers are sprouting! The Federal Government is encouraging schools nationwide to join the Young Farmers’ Club initiative, aiming to boost food security, productivity, and agricultural skills among students. Minister Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi visited 1st UBE Primary School, Pasali, Kuje during World Food Day, celebrating student-run farming projects and promoting the motto: “Produce what…
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KADUNA STATE MOVES TO ESTABLISH SAFE SPACES IN SCHOOLS FOR GIRLS’ PROTECTION AND EMPOWERMENT
Kaduna is taking steps to make schools safer and more inclusive for girls! The State House of Assembly has begun the process to pass a bill that will create and regulate safe spaces in schools, boosting girl-child enrolment, retention, and empowerment. The proposed law will protect students from harassment, promote inclusivity, and ensure schools have…
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ISAAC BALAMI UNIVERSITY OF AERONAUTICS AND MANAGEMENT: CLOSING AFRICA’S AVIATION SKILL GAP
Nigeria’s aviation future just got brighter! Dr. Isaac Balami’s new university aims to equip students with top-notch aeronautics and management skills, blending classroom learning with hands-on experience—right in Lagos. IBUAM, recently licensed by NUC, promises degrees plus international certifications in aircraft maintenance, avionics, and operations. Students get to train in real aircraft hangars and gain…
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AGF LATEEF FAGBEMI CALLS FOR COLLECTIVE EFFORT TO TRANSFORM NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
Changing Nigerian universities isn’t a one-man job! Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi says transforming higher education requires teamwork—government, universities, students, and society all rising to the challenge. Speaking at the Federal University Lokoja’s convocation, Fagbemi said that with Kogi as the backdrop, the sector’s challenges go beyond any single institution. He highlighted the need for enabling…
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NIGERIA’S DRIVE TO BOOST AI LITERACY IN SCHOOLS TAKES A MAJOR STEP FORWARD
Nigeria is stepping up its game! With a new focus on AI, the government and educators are working to ensure students and teachers are equipped for the future, making AI literacy a top priority in the education system. Education experts are calling for early AI training for students and teachers, emphasizing that AI should be…
