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Education · ThisDay ·NECO Registrar Elected Vice-President of AEAA, As Nigeria Wins 2027 Hosting Rights
The Registrar of Nigeria’s National Examinations Council (NECO) has been elected Vice-President of the African Examinations and Assessment Association (AEAA). Nigeria has also secured the rights to host the association’s 2027 event, further placing the country in a prominent role within Africa’s examinations and assessment sector.
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Education · Leadership News ·
NECO Registrar Emerges Vice-President Of African Education Assessment Body
The Registrar of Nigeria’s National Examinations Council has emerged as vice-president of an African body responsible for education assessment. The development places a Nigerian education official in a leadership role within the continental organisation, although the headline does not provide details about the election, tenure or the body’s specific programmes.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·NECO Registrar elected AEAA Vice-President
The Registrar of Nigeria’s National Examinations Council, NECO, has been elected Vice-President of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa, AEAA. The appointment places the Nigerian examination official in a leadership role within the continental organisation focused on educational assessment.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Osun: Adeleke appoints Aremo Kunle Alao as SUBEB chairman
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has appointed Aremo Kunle Alao as chairman of the state’s State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). The appointment places Alao in charge of the agency responsible for coordinating and overseeing basic education matters in Osun, although the headline provides no further details about the appointment or his background.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Police declare 100-level Ekiti varsity student missing
Police in Ekiti State have declared a 100-level university student missing. The announcement indicates that authorities are seeking information about the student’s whereabouts, although the headline does not provide details about the student’s identity, institution, circumstances of the disappearance or when the person was last seen.
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Education · Premium Times ·EFCC drops malicious falsehood charges against BUK student, other suspect
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has withdrawn malicious falsehood charges against a student of Bayero University Kano and another suspect. The development ends the reported case against both individuals, although the headline does not provide details on why the charges were dropped or the circumstances surrounding the allegations.
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Education · The Punch ·EFCC withdraws cybercrime charges against BUK student
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has withdrawn cybercrime charges filed against a student of Bayero University, Kano. The headline indicates that the legal action against the student has been discontinued, but it does not provide details about the reasons for the withdrawal or any further court developments.
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Education · PM News ·
NECO Registrar emerges AEAA vice-president
The Registrar of Nigeria’s National Examinations Council (NECO) has emerged as vice-president of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA). The headline indicates a leadership appointment within the continental education assessment organisation, but provides no further details about the election, tenure, or responsibilities.
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Education · BusinessDay ·Dambazau seeks stronger China-Africa TVET partnership to accelerate industrialisation
Dambazau is calling for a stronger partnership between China and African countries in technical and vocational education and training. The proposed collaboration is intended to develop practical skills and support faster industrialisation, highlighting the role of workforce development in advancing manufacturing and broader economic growth.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·AGILE project: Kwara distributes digital devices to 70 selected schools across 16 LGAs
Kwara State has distributed digital devices to 70 selected schools across the state’s 16 local government areas under the AGILE project. The initiative is focused on supporting participating schools with technology resources, though the headline does not specify the types of devices, beneficiaries, or implementation timeline.
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Education · The Punch ·
Dangote offers jobs to LASU first-class graduates, pledges ₦600m girls’ hostel
Aliko Dangote has offered employment opportunities to Lagos State University graduates who achieved first-class honours. He also pledged ₦600 million towards constructing a hostel for female students at the university, combining graduate recruitment support with investment in campus infrastructure.
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Education · Daily Post ·My supermum worked as an inDrive Driver to see 5 of us through university – Louisa Eseke
Louisa Eseke has described how her mother worked as an inDrive driver to support the education of her five children through university. Her account highlights the financial sacrifices and determination involved in providing higher education for the family, without further details about when or where the work took place.
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Education · Vanguard ·JAMB: Why scoring 80% may not secure admission for under-16 candidates
JAMB has explained that candidates younger than 16 may not gain admission even if they score 80 per cent, indicating that age eligibility remains a requirement separate from examination performance. The clarification highlights that a high score alone does not guarantee admission for underage candidates.
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Education · Vanguard ·How to access 2026 WAEC certificate online
Vanguard outlines how candidates can access their 2026 West African Examinations Council certificate online. The report focuses on the process and likely requirements for retrieving or viewing the digital certificate, providing guidance for individuals seeking official access through the council’s online platform.
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Education · Vanguard ·Canada extends study permit wait time for Nigerians to 9 weeks
Canada has increased the estimated processing time for study permit applications from Nigerians to nine weeks. The change affects prospective Nigerian students seeking permission to study in Canada and indicates they may need to allow additional time for their applications to be processed before making plans to travel or begin their programmes.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·7 ways Nigerian undergraduates can build an internship-ready profile
The Nigerian Tribune outlines seven practical ways undergraduates can strengthen their profiles and improve their preparedness for internship opportunities. The guidance focuses on steps students can take to present relevant skills, experience and qualifications more effectively when seeking placements and beginning their professional development.
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Education · The Punch ·
How to get 2026 WAEC certificate, others online
The report explains how candidates can obtain their 2026 West African Examinations Council certificates and other related documents online. It focuses on the digital process for accessing or requesting these academic credentials, although the headline does not specify the exact requirements, procedures, fees or eligibility conditions involved.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Ododo urges TETFund to prioritise research, innovation for Nigeria’s development
Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo has urged the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to give greater priority to research and innovation. He said strengthening these areas is important for supporting Nigeria’s development, highlighting the role of tertiary education funding in advancing national progress.
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Education · The Punch ·
How to apply for FG’s free AI, makeup, fashion design training
The Federal Government has announced free training opportunities in artificial intelligence, makeup and fashion design. The report focuses on how interested Nigerians can apply for the programmes, but the headline does not specify eligibility requirements, application deadlines, locations or the government agency administering the training.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Polytechnic Conference Targets Research, Skills For Nigeria’s Economic Growth
A conference involving Nigerian polytechnics is focusing on research and skills development as tools to support the country’s economic growth. The event highlights the role of technical and vocational education in strengthening innovation, improving workforce capabilities and addressing national development needs.
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