Tag: #AcademicExcellence
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NDLEA CHAIRMAN RETIRED BRIG.-GEN. BUBA MARWA URGES NIGERIAN YOUTHS TO LEAD FIGHT AGAINST DRUG ABUSE
Retired Brigadier-General Buba Marwa, Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), called on Nigerian youths to become intellectual ambassadors and advocates in the battle against drug abuse. Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the 2nd Peace Magazine Honour Roll Ceremony in Abuja, Marwa congratulated the awardees for their academic excellence and…
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JAMB APPROVES 85 UNDERAGE CANDIDATES FOR EXCEPTIONAL ADMISSION AFTER RIGOROUS SCREENING
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of 85 candidates under 16 years old by September 2025 who successfully passed a rigorous, multi-stage screening process for exceptional admission into tertiary institutions. JAMB spokesperson Dr. Fabian Benjamin explained that the policy follows international best practices, treating such admissions as rare exceptions. Out…
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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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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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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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UNILAG TO LAUNCH 10 EMERGENCY HOTLINES FOR STUDENTS AND STAFFERS
University of Lagos boosts campus safety with new communication lifelines. The Quality Assurance and Servicom Unit of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) plans to inaugurate 10 dedicated emergency hotlines across campus to support students and staff. Announced by Director Prof. Olufemi Saibu during the 2025 International Customer Service Week, this initiative aims to enhance rapid…
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MISS KENECHUKWU UBA NAMED ‘TOP IN WORLD’ FOR CAMBRIDGE IGCSE ENGLISH SPEAKING
Caleb International College star shines globally, winning top honors for exceptional English speaking skills. Kenechukwu Uba of Caleb International College, Lagos, earned the prestigious ‘Outstanding Cambridge Learners’ award as the best in the world for IGCSE English as a Second Language (Speaking Endorsement) November 2024. The British Council and Cambridge hosted a ceremony praising her…
