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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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Education · BusinessDay ·FCT teachers end strike after N5bn commitment from Wike
Teachers in the Federal Capital Territory have officially called off their ongoing strike. The decision to resume work comes after Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, committed five billion naira to address their grievances. This financial agreement effectively ends the industrial dispute in the region's educational sector.
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Education · PM News ·FG to rank textbooks, restrict classroom use nationwide
The Nigerian Federal Government is preparing to assess and rank educational textbooks. Alongside this evaluation process, authorities plan to introduce nationwide restrictions to regulate and limit the specific instructional materials that are approved for use in classrooms throughout the country.
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Education · Vanguard ·FG introduces school textbooks ranking system
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially introduced a new ranking system specifically designed for school textbooks. This newly implemented framework will evaluate and categorize academic materials provided to students within the educational sector across the country.
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Ogun schools resume for third term
Schools across Ogun State have officially resumed academic activities for the third term. Students and teachers are returning to their respective classrooms to complete the current academic session. The resumption applies to educational institutions within the state as they commence their scheduled curriculum.
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Adeleke Approves Implementation Of ASUU-FGN Agreement For UNIOSUN
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has authorized the implementation of the agreement between the Academic Staff Union of Universities and the Federal Government of Nigeria for Osun State University. This approval ensures that the state institution will adopt the provisions outlined in the national academic labor agreement.
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Gov Eno Offers To Teach Entrepreneural Studies At Akwa Ibom Varsity
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has offered to take up a teaching role at the Akwa Ibom State University. The governor plans to instruct students in entrepreneurial studies, showing a direct interest in the academic development and practical skill acquisition of learners at the state-owned higher institution.
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Education · Vanguard ·Nigerian newspapers review: [NASU, CONUA, NAPTAN to FG] You can’t scrap ‘irrelevant courses’ in varsities
Various educational unions and parent associations are actively opposing the Nigerian federal government over a proposal to eliminate certain university courses deemed irrelevant. Stakeholders including NASU, CONUA, and NAPTAN maintain that the government cannot arbitrarily remove these academic programs from tertiary institutions.
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Education · The Punch ·
Yoruba is a difficult language for learners — Wole Soyinka
Renowned Nigerian literary figure Wole Soyinka has noted that the Yoruba language presents considerable difficulties for individuals attempting to learn it. The Nobel laureate emphasized that the language creates significant linguistic challenges for new students seeking to comprehend and achieve fluency.
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Kano gov lays foundation for N1.3bn secondary school
The Kano State governor has officially laid the foundation for the construction of a new secondary school. The educational infrastructure project is estimated to cost 1.3 billion naira and aims to improve learning facilities within the state.
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Natasha condemns intimidation of mum who flagged graphic storybook
Following the discovery of a graphic storybook, Natasha has publicly criticized the subsequent harassment directed at the mother who originally raised the alarm. She strongly condemned the intimidation tactics used against the parent, defending the right of individuals to highlight potentially inappropriate reading materials without facing retaliatory actions.
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Gov Adeleke approves implementation of ASUU-FGN agreement for UNIOSUN, orders payment of arrears
Governor Adeleke has officially approved the implementation of the agreement between the Academic Staff Union of Universities and the Federal Government for Osun State University. Additionally, the governor issued a clear directive for the immediate payment of all outstanding financial arrears owed to the staff members of the institution.
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Education · Daily Post ·Adeleke approves ASUU agreement implementation, orders arrears payment
Adeleke has officially approved the implementation of the pending agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities. Furthermore, a directive has been issued mandating the payment of all outstanding financial arrears owed to the academic staff.
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Education · Vanguard ·JAMB debunks viral 394 UTME result of Cross River candidate as fake
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has dismissed a widely circulated Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination result claiming a candidate from Cross River State scored 394. The national examination body clarified that the viral document is completely fabricated and does not represent an authentic score.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Over 40 Nigerians Graduate From Chinese Language Programme
More than forty Nigerian individuals have officially graduated from a Chinese language training program. This completion marks their successful acquisition of new linguistic skills, potentially preparing the recent graduates for various international, academic, or professional opportunities that require language proficiency.
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JAMB dismisses viral 394 UTME result of C’River candidate as fake
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has officially debunked a widely circulated Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination result claiming a candidate from Cross River State scored 394. The examination body clarified that the viral score is entirely fabricated and advised the public to disregard the fraudulent claim.
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JAMB disowns 396 UTME score linked to Okon Winnifred Sampson
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has officially denied the authenticity of a Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination score of 396 attributed to a candidate identified as Okon Winnifred Sampson. The examination body clarified that the high score linked to the individual is not recognized as a legitimate or officially issued result.
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NUC grants KWASU full accreditation for nine programmes
The National Universities Commission has officially granted full accreditation status to nine academic programmes at Kwara State University. This regulatory approval confirms that the specified university courses meet the standard educational requirements set for higher learning institutions across the country.
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Education · Vanguard ·Police probe midnight attack on OOU campus
Police have initiated an investigation into a midnight attack that occurred on the OOU campus. Authorities are actively looking into the circumstances surrounding the nighttime incident to determine the facts and identify any perpetrators involved in the recent assault.
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