Category: Educational
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UNILORIN VC PRAISES MEDIA PARTNERSHIP AT RAMADAN IFTAR
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, has applauded journalists for their continued support and partnership with the institution, describing the media as key stakeholders in promoting the university’s growth and reputation. Egbewole gave the commendation while hosting journalists, staff members, students and other stakeholders at the university’s annual Ramadan…
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STUDENTS RAISE ALARM OVER CAMPUS BLACKOUT, DEMAND REVIEW OF POWER MINISTRY
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), South-West Zone D, has raised concerns over persistent power outages affecting universities and other tertiary institutions, urging the Federal Government to review the performance of the Ministry of Power. In a statement issued in Ibadan, the zone’s coordinator Kayode Adeyemo said the prolonged blackout across campuses in the…
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SOLUDO TOURS SCHOOLS TO END MONDAY SIT-AT-HOME DISRUPTIONS
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Monday toured several schools in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area, to reinforce the return of normal academic activities on Mondays after years of sit-at-home disruptions. During the visit, the governor interacted with students and teachers, expressing satisfaction at seeing classrooms active on a day that had long been affected…
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UN REPORT: ATTACKS ON SCHOOLS SURGE 166% AS MILLIONS OF CHILDREN FACE WAR
A top UN human rights official has raised alarm over the rising toll of armed conflicts on children, revealing that attacks on schools worldwide jumped by 166% between 2021 and 2024. UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif disclosed this at the annual meeting of the UN Human Rights Council on children’s rights,…
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NGE LAUNCHES RESEARCH, TRAINING & PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE TO BOOST JOURNALISM
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has inaugurated a Research, Training and Publications Committee aimed at bridging the gap between journalism education and newsroom practice. Prof. Chinyere Stella Okunna, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Paul University, Awka, will chair the committee, which includes veteran journalists and media experts such as Dr. Tony Onyima, Ms. Angela Agoawike, Dr.…
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NIGERIA’S YOUNG INNOVATORS, INCLUDING VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS, SET FOR GLOBAL AI CHALLENGE
Nigeria is sending 36 teams, including *visually impaired students, to the *Codeavour 7.0 International Championship in Indonesia this May after a thrilling national finale at Charterhouse Lagos. The standout ‘Beyond Sight’ team amazed judges with AI-powered audio glasses and a smart walking stick designed to help visually impaired people navigate safely, proving that innovation has…
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FCT CRACKS DOWN ON EXAM MALPRACTICE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Authorities step up monitoring as students gear up for WAEC and NECO. The Education Resource Centre (ERC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration has intensified efforts to enforce strict examination standards and ensure zero tolerance for malpractice in secondary schools across Abuja. ERC Director, Dr. Neemat Abdulrahim, made this known while monitoring the Senior Secondary…
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GROUP DEMANDS STRUCTURED CRACKDOWN ON SCHOOL GENDER VIOLENCE
Nearly half of primary school pupils surveyed have experienced gender-based violence experts say it’s time for a coordinated national response. The Youthcare Development and Empowerment Initiative (YcDEI) is calling for a structured, two-pronged strategy targeting both teachers and pupils to tackle school-related gender-based violence (GBV) in Nigeria’s primary schools. Speaking in Ibadan, the group’s Executive…
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NIGER CHIEF JUDGE SPONSORS TEEN INMATE TO UNIVERSITY, OFFERS FRESH START
In a powerful act of compassion, Niger State Chief Judge Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik has adopted a teenage inmate, Gabriel Sillas, pledging to fund his education all the way to university. The decision came during her routine visit to correctional centres across the state, where she reviews cases and promotes decongestion. Officials described Sillas, held…
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NIGERIA LAUNCHES $552M HOPE-EDU PROGRAMME TO TRANSFORM BASIC EDUCATION
The Federal Government has unlocked $552 million for the HOPE for Quality Basic Education for All (HOPE-EDU) programme, aiming to boost foundational learning and expand access to quality education nationwide. Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa called it a historic moment, saying the fund—released in just 12 months—marks the fastest activation of education financing in Nigeria’s…
