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President Tinubu Approves Upgrade of YABATECH to a University

President Bola Tinubu has approved the conversion of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) into a university, according to Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa. Speaking during a visit to the institution, Alausa highlighted... Read more »
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UNIZIK Student Who Fought and Bit Lecturer in Viral Video Expelled

The female student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) who was seen fighting and biting her lecturer with her teeth in a video that trended a few days ago has been expelled from... Read more »
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UI Students Protest Non-Reconnection Of Electricity To Hostels

Students of the College of Medicine, University College Hospital UCH, Ibadan has taken to the streets disrupting traffic and commercial activities along the total Garden-Mokola Highway in the ancient city. The students... Read more »
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NUC Hikes Private University Application Fees by Over 400%

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has jacked up the application fee for establishing private universities in Nigeria by over 400%. The commission’s Executive Secretary, Abdullahi Ribadu, in a statement on Monday, said... Read more »
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Gombe Govt Approves N580m for SSCE Registration of Over 20,000 Students

The Gombe State Executive Council (SEC), has approved the sum of 580 million for the payment of registration fees for over 20,000 students sitting for various Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) in... Read more »
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FG Debunks Reports of Scrapping JSS and SSS, Says No Immediate Policy Change

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa while speaking at a News conference in Abuja on Friday said the information was not true. Olatunji Alausa, disclosed that he presented a proposal for... Read more »
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No More JSS and SSS! FG Announces New 12-Year Basic Education Policy

The Federal Government has announced the scrapping of all Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary Schools in the country and introduced a compulsory 12-year uninterrupted basic education model after which a... Read more »
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UNIBEN Student Evans Godstime Dies After Battle with Kidney Cancer

A 200 level Accounting student of the University of Benin, Miss Evans Godstime, is dead.  Akelicious reports that Miss Godstime had been battling advanced kidney cancer and complications from a major surgery.... Read more »
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Another UNILORIN Mass Communication Student Rescued from Suicide Attempt

Another Mass Communication student at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, has been reportedly rescued from attempted su!cide. According to the Guardian, the incident happened on campus on Monday evening, February 3... Read more »
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I Can’t Cope Anymore”— Brilliant UNILORIN Student Leaves Note Before Taking Own Life

A 200-level Mass Communication student of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, has allegedly committed su.!cide over economic hardship. It was gathered that the student (name withheld) took a poisonous substance at... Read more »
Nasarawa State University

Nasarawa State University Expels 37 Students for Organizing Protest Against Third Semester

Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), has rusticated 37 students for one academic session over their alleged involvement in “criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance of public peace, and cyber-stalking.” According to official documents obtained... Read more »
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Confusion in Lagos as GCE Candidates Stranded as NOUN Denies Entry to Exam Venue

General Certificate Examination (GCE) candidates posted to the National Open University (NOUN) in Victoria Island for their exams today, Jan. 30, were denied entry when they arrived at the exam centre. The... Read more »
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Enugu Smart Green School Students Wow Audience with AI Innovations on International Day of Education

The students of Enugu Smart Green School, Owo Campus, took centre stage with their remarkable display of AI-powered tools, robots, and other innovative creations at the Enugu East Senatorial Zone celebration of... Read more »
Federal Government

FG Adds 17 New Vocational Subjects to Basic Education Curriculum

The Federal Government has announced the addition of hairstyling, plumbing, GSM repair, makeup and 12 other new trades/new subjects to the basic education curriculum. The development comes following ongoing reforms in various... Read more »
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Ogun Governor Rewards Teacher with N5 Million and Bungalow for Global Recognition

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has announced a N5 million cash reward and a bungalow for Kayode Adewale, an award-winning math teacher recently shortlisted for the prestigious $1 million... Read more »
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Lagos Teacher Arraigned For Slapping Pupil, Pleads Not Guilty

Stella Nwadigo, a teacher arrested for physically assaulting a three-year-old pupil at Christ-Mitots International School in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, appeared before Magistrate M.O. Kusanu at the Ogba Magistrate Court... Read more »
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Japa,’ ‘Agbero,’ and ‘419’ Among Nigerian Words Now in the Oxford Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary has expanded its lexicon with 20 Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update. The newly added entries include popular terms like “japa,” “agbero,” “eba,” “419,” and “abi,”... Read more »
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NYSC Director General’s New Year Message To Corps Members, Staff

On behalf of Management of the National Youth Service Corps, I wish to heartily felicitate with Corps Members and Staff as we celebrate our entry into the New Year 2025, alive, hale... Read more »
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Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Celebrates Outstanding Staff, Students, and Friends

The leadership of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), has celebrated its annual Carol of Nine Lessons and inaugural Annual Awards to honour outstanding staff and students of the institution. With the theme... Read more »
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Education Minister Urges Pro-Chancellors to Drive Development in Federal Institutions

Pro Chancellors and Chairmen of Council of Federal Institutions in Nigeria have been advised to put their act together and work towards the rapid development of their respective institutions. The Minister of... Read more »