Category: Educational
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES STUDENTS’ VENTURE CAPITAL GRANT TO BOOST INNOVATION
The Federal Government has officially opened the application portal for the Students’ Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), a bold initiative to turn student ideas into high-impact, commercially viable startups. The announcement came from Mrs. Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Education. Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa described S-VCG as…
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TINUBU CALLS ON NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE TO DRIVE INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged participants of Course 33 at the National Defence College (NDC) to actively contribute to Nigeria’s inclusive governance and industrial growth during their strategic leadership training. Speaking in Abuja, he emphasized that developing Nigeria is a shared responsibility and called on emerging leaders to be agents of positive change. Highlighting…
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TONNIE IREDIA DECLARES END OF “JACK OF ALL TRADES” ERA IN NIGERIAN MEDIA WITH LAUNCH OF SPECIALISED COMMUNICATION UNIVERSITY
Veteran broadcaster and former NTA Director-General, Prof. Tonnie Iredia, has announced a revolutionary shift in Nigerian media education through the establishment of Tonnie Iredia University of Communication in Benin City. He emphasized the need to replace generalist mass communication degrees with specialised programmes producing industry-ready experts in fields like Public Relations, Broadcasting, Journalism, and Advertising.…
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FG TO RENOVATE AND MODERNIZE SECURITY TRAINING FACILITIES, MBAH LEADS COMMITTEE
Peter Mbah, Chairman of the National Economic Council (NEC) Ad Hoc Committee, says the Federal Government is committed to renovating and equipping Nigeria’s police and security training institutions. The committee is on a one-month mission to assess the state of these facilities, including Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) training schools, to draft a…
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NATIONAL CHILDREN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE EMPOWERS AFRICAN YOUTH FOR DIGITAL AGE
Rep. Bamidele Salam (PDP-Osun), Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts and founder of CALDEV, announced the 2025 National Children Leadership Conference (NCLC) will convene over 400 young Africans in Abuja from November 17 to 21. Themed “The Role of Children in Nation Building: Digitally Smart, Socially Responsible,” the conference aims to…
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NATIONAL QUIZ COMPETITION SPOTLIGHTS FUTURE LEADERS; SCHOOL OF THE GIFTED EMERGES VICTORIOUS
The 10th edition of the National Quiz Competition on Legislature and Democracy crowned the School of the Gifted, Gwagwalada, FCT Abuja as the national champions, showcasing the intellectual prowess of Nigerian youths. Organized by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), the competition gathered top secondary schools from all six geopolitical zones for…
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YOUNG MINDS, BIG IDEAS!
Students of the University of Ibadan tune in at a Stakeholders’ Forum on Adolescents and Youths’ Health in Africa — learning, sharing, and shaping tomorrow’s solutions today.📸 Photo Credit: NAN-Photo / Olayinka Bode-Are BRAINS THAT HEAL AFRICA 💡UI dons and health experts — Profs Oluyemisi Bamigbose, Juwon Arotiba, Babatunde Salako, and Abiodun Adeolu — brainstorm…
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PRESIDENTIAL COMMITTEE PROMISES ON-TIME REVAMP OF SECURITY TRAINING INSTITUTIONS TO BOOST NATIONAL SECURITY
The Presidential Committee led by Governor Peter Mbah is committed to meeting the deadline for refurbishing Nigeria’s security training institutions, following an assessment tour of the Nigeria Police Training School in Nonwa-Tai, Rivers. The committee, inaugurated by President Bola Tinubu at the National Executive Council meeting, underscores the urgency of a total overhaul to secure…
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KWARA GOV ABDULRAZAQ DRIVING EDUCATION REFORMS WITH KWARALEARN AND TAX LITERACY BOOST
Under the visionary leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Kwara State is transforming its education sector with the groundbreaking KwaraLEARN programme, hailed as the administration’s flagship policy. Focused on improving primary education outcomes, KwaraLEARN leverages technology, data-driven platforms, and comprehensive teacher training to deliver quality learning across public schools. The initiative has expanded rapidly to cover…
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NIGERIA SET TO REINTEGRATE OVER 1 MILLION OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN INTO EDUCATION SYSTEM
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to bring over 1 million out-of-school children back into mainstream education across Nigeria. Announced by Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa at the 69th National Council of Education summit in Akure, the initiative targets children aged 6 to 9 from 12,600 communities, focusing on enrollment in low-cost private schools…
