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Education · ThisDay ·Participants Delightful as Impactful Women Administrators Workshop Ends in Abuja
A training program for women administrators has concluded in Abuja, with participants expressing satisfaction with the event's impact. The workshop focused on professional development and administrative excellence, providing attendees with tools and strategies intended to enhance their performance in leadership roles across various Nigerian institutions and organizations.
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Education · Daily Trust ·
Teachers unite to lead education reform, demand better welfare
Nigerian teachers have organized to spearhead reforms within the education sector while calling for improved welfare packages. The educators are advocating for systemic changes to enhance teaching standards and are urging the government to address their professional needs to ensure better learning outcomes across the country.
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Education · Daily Post ·Imo Govt bans frequent changing of textbooks in public, private schools
The Imo State Government has announced a ban on the frequent changing of textbooks in all public and private schools across the state. This policy is intended to prevent schools from forcing parents to purchase new educational materials annually, thereby promoting consistency in the curriculum and reducing the economic pressure on families.
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Education · ThisDay ·
Nigeria Reports Major Strides in Basic Education as Minister Alausa Unveils NESRI Progress Report
Minister Alausa has presented the NESRI progress report, highlighting significant improvements in Nigeria's basic education sector. The report outlines advancements made under recent initiatives aimed at reforming the educational landscape and enhancing learning outcomes for students across the country as part of the government's ongoing development agenda.
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Education · Daily Trust ·
6 in10 university students into ‘Yahoo Yahoo’ – EFCC chair
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission stated that approximately sixty percent of Nigerian university students are involved in cybercrime. This observation highlights the growing prevalence of internet fraud within higher education institutions, prompting concerns about the ethical conduct and future of the nation's youth population.
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Education · The Punch ·Cleric urges increased education funding
A Nigerian religious leader has advocated for the government and relevant stakeholders to allocate more financial resources to the education sector. The cleric emphasized that increased funding is necessary to improve the quality of learning and infrastructure across the nation's academic institutions to ensure better outcomes for students.
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Education · Daily Trust ·
Parents lament inadequate teachers, dilapidated classrooms in FCT school
Parents in the Federal Capital Territory have expressed concern regarding the shortage of teaching staff and the deteriorating state of classroom infrastructure at a local school. They are calling for government intervention to address these personnel and facility deficits to ensure a conducive learning environment for students.
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Education · Daily Trust ·
Customs extends CSR to FCT secondary schools
The Nigeria Customs Service has extended its corporate social responsibility initiatives to secondary schools located in the Federal Capital Territory. This expansion seeks to provide support and resources to educational institutions in Abuja, reflecting the agency's ongoing commitment to social development and the improvement of academic facilities for students within the region.
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Education · The Punch ·
St. Gregory’s College unveils inaugural art exhibition in Lagos
St. Gregory’s College has officially launched its first art exhibition in Lagos. The inaugural event aims to promote creative expression among students while showcasing a variety of artistic works to the public. This milestone reflects the institution's commitment to fostering talent and cultural appreciation within the school community and the wider Lagos area.
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Education · Vanguard ·Ideas rule the world, says Soludo at UNN lecture
Governor Chukwuma Soludo highlighted the critical role of intellectual concepts in global leadership during a presentation at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He emphasized that innovative thinking drives international progress and urged the academic community to focus on knowledge-based solutions for contemporary challenges.
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Education · Leadership News ·
KASEDA, NATA Equip 1,169 Katsina Youths With Skills For Self-Reliance
KASEDA and NATA have partnered to provide training programs for 1,169 youths in Katsina State. The empowerment initiative focuses on equipping the young participants with essential skills designed to promote self-reliance and support their personal development within the local community.
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Education · Channels TV ·
FG Launches Textbook Ranking System For Schools
The Nigerian Federal Government has officially introduced a new textbook ranking system for educational institutions across the country. The initiative aims to evaluate and classify educational materials to guide schools in selecting appropriate academic resources for their students.
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Education · Premium Times ·Nigerian gov’t introduces ranking system to limit textbook usage in schools
Federal authorities in Nigeria have rolled out a new ranking framework designed to limit textbook usage across educational institutions. The governmental policy introduces a systematic approach to evaluating academic materials, with the primary objective of regulating the overall volume of books required for students.
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Education · The Punch ·
1.38m students benefit as loan disbursement hits N242.4bn – NELFUND
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has disbursed a total of 242.4 billion naira in educational loans. This financial intervention has directly benefited approximately 1.38 million students. The agency released these latest figures to detail the current reach and financial scale of its ongoing student funding initiative.
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Education · Daily Post ·Gov Eno abolishes combined convocation in Akwa Ibom Varsity
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has directed the abolition of combined convocation ceremonies at the Akwa Ibom State University. The directive ensures that the state-owned institution will no longer merge graduation events for multiple academic sets, promoting timely and distinct ceremonies for future graduating students.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Lawmaker Moves To Unlock Federal Grants For University Of Uyo
A Nigerian lawmaker has initiated legislative efforts to facilitate the release of federal grants designated for the University of Uyo. The move is aimed at ensuring the higher education institution successfully accesses essential government funding to support its operations and academic mandate.
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Education · Nairametrics ·
FG introduces national textbook ranking system to improve quality in schools
The Nigerian Federal Government has implemented a new national ranking system for textbooks. The initiative is designed to assess and elevate the standard of educational materials provided to students, with the primary objective of improving the overall quality of education within schools across the nation.
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Education · PM News ·
Third term resumption: Ajadi gives 200 Ibadan pupils back-to-school support
As students resume for the third academic term, a benefactor named Ajadi has provided back-to-school support to two hundred pupils in Ibadan. The initiative is designed to assist the students with their necessary educational requirements as they return to their classrooms for the new term.
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Education · The Punch ·
FG to ban unrated textbooks in schools from September 2026
The Nigerian Federal Government has announced plans to prohibit the use of unrated textbooks in schools across the country. Scheduled to take effect in September 2026, this regulatory measure ensures that only properly evaluated and approved reading materials are utilized within the educational system.
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Education · Vanguard ·2026 UTME: JAMB withholds scores, sets 320 for underage candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced a new policy for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. Under the new directive, the examination body will withhold results and implement a strict minimum score requirement of 320 specifically for underage candidates participating in the assessment.
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