Category: Educational
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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…
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WAEC RELEASES 2025 WASSCE RESULTS, RAISING CONCERNS OVER EXAM MALPRACTICE
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2025 WASSCE results for school candidates, withholding results of 192,089 students (9.75%) over exam malpractice, though this marks a slight improvement from 2024. Dr. Amos Dangut highlighted persistent issues like mobile phone use and organised cheating as major concerns. Out of nearly 2 million candidates, 77%…
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FG APPROVES ₦68.7BN POWER PROJECTS TO BOOST EDUCATION AND RURAL ECONOMY
FG APPROVES ₦68.7BN POWER PROJECTS TO BOOST EDUCATION AND RURAL ECONOMY The Federal Government is investing ₦68.7 billion in new solar power projects to ensure reliable electricity for public universities, teaching hospitals, and rural agro-businesses. Announced by Minister Adebayo Adelabu after President Tinubu’s FEC meeting, the initiative targets eight major federal institutions with solar systems…
