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Education · Daily Trust ·Unclaimed dividends and the student loan fund: A Noble cause, a legal question
The report examines a proposal or discussion involving unclaimed dividends and their possible use to support a student loan fund, focusing on the legal questions surrounding such an arrangement and its implications for education financing.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Atiba Varsity DVC Sparks Outrage After Calling Protesting Law Students ‘Intellectually Bankrupt’
Atiba University’s deputy vice-chancellor has drawn public criticism after describing law students who were protesting as intellectually bankrupt. The remarks have triggered outrage, although the headline does not provide details about the protest’s demands, the university’s response, or any subsequent action involving the official or students.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·You’re pushing us to nationwide strike, WAEC staff warns management
Staff of the West African Examinations Council have warned management that its actions and handling of workplace concerns could push employees toward a nationwide strike. The warning signals escalating labour tensions within the examination body, although the specific grievances, demands and proposed industrial action are not detailed in the headline.
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Education · PM News ·
Lagos Diaspora Agency Chief, ESV Dr. Jermaine Sanwo-Olu, Bags PhD
Lagos Diaspora Agency Chief, ESV Dr. Jermaine Sanwo-Olu, has earned a PhD, according to PM News. The report focuses on the academic achievement of the agency’s head.
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Education · The Punch ·Medical lecturers set for strike as 14 NAMDA branches back action
Medical lecturers appear poised to begin industrial action after 14 branches of the National Association of Medical Doctors in Academics (NAMDA) reportedly endorsed a strike. The development signals growing labour concerns within medical institutions, although the headline does not specify the reasons, timing, scope or possible impact on teaching and healthcare services.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Olu Of Warri, Olori Commission Refurbished School In Delta Community
The Olu of Warri and Olori have commissioned a refurbished school in a Delta community. The development highlights renewed attention to improving educational facilities and supporting learning in the area, although the headline does not provide details about the school, the community, the refurbishment work or the commissioning event.
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Education · PM News ·
From Strikes to Stability: Rebuilding Confidence in Nigerian Universities
The article examines efforts to move Nigerian universities from recurring strikes towards greater stability. It focuses on rebuilding confidence in the higher education system, likely through measures that address disruptions and strengthen trust among students, staff and other stakeholders, while highlighting the importance of continuity for academic activities.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Jigawa Pursues Education As Right, Responsibility, Tool For Transformation
Jigawa is placing education at the centre of its development agenda, describing it as both a right and a shared responsibility. The state also views education as a key tool for social and broader transformation, signalling continued emphasis on its importance to residents and government.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Stakeholders Hail Kaduna’s Model On Out-Of-School Children
Education stakeholders have praised Kaduna State’s approach to addressing the number of children who are out of school. The commendation indicates that the state’s model is being recognised as a potentially useful framework for improving school enrolment and expanding access to education.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Babangida Varsity’s ASUU Begins Indefinite Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University has commenced an indefinite strike. The action is expected to affect academic activities at the institution, although the headline does not specify the reasons for the strike, its immediate impact, or conditions for ending it.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Gov Buni Pledges To Sustain Excellence IN SCHOOLS
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has pledged to maintain and build on standards of excellence in the state’s schools. The commitment indicates continued attention to educational quality and institutional performance, although the headline does not provide details on specific programmes, targets, funding, or implementation measures.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Kano Govt Hands Over Rano School For Proposed Federal Polytechnic Take-off
The Kano State Government has handed over a school in Rano to support the proposed take-off of a federal polytechnic. The development signals state cooperation with the federal institution’s establishment, while details about the polytechnic’s programmes, timeline and operational arrangements were not provided in the headline.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Oyo Empire Day: Alaafin Tasks Scholars On Research, Proper Documentation Of History
During Oyo Empire Day activities, the Alaafin urged scholars to conduct further research and ensure the proper documentation of the history of the Oyo Empire. The call highlights the importance of preserving historical records and improving scholarly understanding of the empire’s past.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Jigawa Approves N1.94bn For SSCE Fees, Foreign Scholarship
The Jigawa State Government has approved N1.94 billion to cover Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination fees and support foreign scholarship programmes. The allocation is intended to fund examination-related obligations and overseas educational opportunities, although the headline does not specify the beneficiaries, institutions involved, or implementation timeline.
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Education · The Punch ·
MAN, Transgreen push education investment for economic growth
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria and Transgreen are advocating greater investment in education as a means of supporting economic growth. Their position highlights the importance of strengthening education funding and development, although the headline does not provide further details about the proposals, sectors involved, or specific actions being recommended.
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Education · The Punch ·
After 18 years in limbo, National Library finally gets new lease of life
After 18 years of delay and uncertainty, Nigeria’s National Library is set to receive renewed attention and development. The move is expected to revive the institution’s operations and improve its prospects, marking a significant change for a national facility that has remained in limbo since its earlier plans stalled.
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Education · Daily Trust ·
Accreditation is not a turf war: Why engineering needs both NUC and COREN
The article examines the complementary roles of the National Universities Commission and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria in accrediting engineering programmes. It argues that accreditation should be understood as a coordinated responsibility supporting educational quality, professional standards and the training of competent engineers, rather than as institutional rivalry.
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Education · ThisDay ·
Rivers Student, Agburum, Gets N1m as Winner of 2026 Mike Okonkwo Essay Contest
A student from Rivers State, Agburum, has won the 2026 Mike Okonkwo Essay Contest and received a prize of N1 million. The headline identifies Agburum as the contest’s winner but provides no further details about the essay topic, school, organisers’ comments or other award recipients.
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Education · ThisDay ·
EKSU Financial Markets Programme: Pioneer Cohort Set to Graduate in 2026
Ekiti State University’s Financial Markets Programme is preparing for its pioneer cohort to graduate in 2026. The development marks the expected completion of the programme’s first group of students, although the headline provides no further details on the cohort’s size, curriculum, or graduation arrangements.
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Education · The Punch ·
Ogun pledges school rehabilitation after PUNCH report
The Ogun State Government has promised to rehabilitate schools following a report by The PUNCH highlighting concerns about their condition. The pledge indicates that authorities have acknowledged the issue and intend to take remedial action, although the headline does not specify the affected schools, the scale of the work or its implementation timeline.
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