Category: Educational
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WORLD MATHS DAY: GROUP TRAINS NIGERIAN STUDENTS FOR GLOBAL COMPETITION
A Lagos-based education initiative is pushing Nigerian students onto the global stage, using World Maths Day to build future problem-solvers in science and technology. A consulting firm, Global Learning Advancement Network Consulting, is training students across Nigeria to compete internationally in mathematics as part of activities marking World Maths Day. Speaking at Apostolic Faith Secondary…
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RAISING BOYS RIGHT: NEW PUSH TO END GBV IN NIGERIAN SCHOOLS
What if the solution to gender-based violence starts with teaching boys differently? A growing movement across Nigeria is doing just that—reshaping mindsets early to stop abuse before it begins. Across schools and communities, advocates are shifting strategy—moving beyond just supporting victims to tackling the root cause: harmful ideas about masculinity. At the centre of this…
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KWARA RELAXES SANITATION LOCKDOWN FOR JAMB MOCK EXAM
Students get a breather as the Kwara State Government eases movement restrictions to ensure smooth access to exam centres.* Kwara State has lifted its usual movement restriction during Saturday’s environmental sanitation to accommodate candidates sitting for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) mock exam. According to the Ministry of Environment, the sanitation exercise will…
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UNIBEN GETS NEW REGISTRAR AS OMOYIWOLA TAKES OVER
A new chapter begins at University of Benin as Bimpe Omoyiwola steps in as the institution’s 10th substantive registrar.* UNIBEN has officially appointed Bimpe Omoyiwola as its new registrar, set to assume office on April 1. She will take over from Ademola Bobola, whose five-year tenure ends on March 31. Omoyiwola, a seasoned administrator and…
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NSSEC SEEKS UNICEF BACKING TO BOOST DATA, DIGITAL SKILLS IN SCHOOLS
Nigeria’s secondary education system may be getting a digital upgrade—as National Senior Secondary Education Commission turns to United Nations Children’s Fund for support.* The NSSEC is pushing for stronger collaboration with UNICEF to improve data collection, digital literacy, and technical skills in senior secondary schools across the country. Executive Secretary Iyela Ajayi says better data…
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NEW HEALTH PROFESSIONALS JOIN FRONTLINE CARE
Fresh talent enters Nigeria’s healthcare system as 53 KWASU graduates earn their licence to practice—ready to make impact where it matters most. Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has added 53 newly qualified medical laboratory scientists to Nigeria’s health workforce after their official induction into the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria. The induction, held during…
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FROM TRAUMA TO TOP HONOURS: HOW A BENIN IDP CAMP IS REBUILDING LIVES
From Boko Haram devastation to First-Class graduates, a quiet foundation in Edo is turning displaced children into doctors, lawyers, and future leaders. What began as a refuge for the displaced in Uhogua, Benin City, Edo State has grown into a life-changing hub for education and hope—the Home for the Needy Foundation. For survivors like Tada…
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DON’T LET AI THINK FOR YOU! EXPERT WARNS STUDENTS
As AI tools take over classrooms, an ICT expert is raising concerns about a growing “shortcut culture” among students. An ICT expert, Abiona Solomon, is cautioning students against over-relying on Artificial Intelligence, warning that it could weaken their ability to think independently. Speaking in Ilorin, Solomon said many students now depend heavily on AI tools…
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ARMY GOC OPENS 2026 OPERATIONS PLANNING TRAINING FOR OFFICERS IN KADUNA
1 Division pushes sharper strategy and inter-agency coordination to tackle North-West security challenges. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division, Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Wase, has flagged off the 2026 Operations Planning Cadre, aimed at strengthening the planning and decision-making skills of Nigerian Army officers. Speaking at the opening in Kaduna, Wase—also Commander of Sector 1, Operation…
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AI SET TO REVOLUTIONISE PRINTING, PUBLISHING — YABATECH DON
From faster production to new creative opportunities, Artificial Intelligence is reshaping Nigeria’s print and publishing landscape. A senior lecturer at Yaba College of Technology, Mrs. Oluwole Funmilayo, says Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to transform Nigeria’s printing and publishing sectors into powerful engines of innovation, job creation, and national growth. Speaking at the institution’s 22nd…
