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Education · Daily Post ·Fubara advocates for shift to skills-based education
Fubara is calling for a shift in Nigeria’s education system towards skills-based learning. The advocacy suggests greater emphasis on practical abilities and vocational development, potentially aligning education more closely with employment and economic needs. The headline does not provide details on the specific reforms proposed or the setting in which the appeal was made.
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Education · The Punch ·Edo deputy gov gifts student N1m for top WASSCE performance
The Edo State deputy governor has awarded N1 million to a student who achieved the top performance in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The gesture recognises the student’s academic accomplishment, although the headline does not identify the recipient, school, examination results, or circumstances surrounding the presentation.
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Education · Daily Post ·Bauchi constitutes visitation panel for ATAP, Aminu Saleh College of Education
The Bauchi State Government has constituted a visitation panel to review matters concerning Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic and Aminu Saleh College of Education. The headline does not specify the panel’s membership, terms of reference, or the reasons for its establishment.
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Education · BusinessDay ·FUAZ-ASUU begins two-week warning strike over non-implementation of agreement
The Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (FUAZ-ASUU) has commenced a two-week warning strike. The action is reportedly connected to the non-implementation of an agreement, though the headline does not specify the parties involved or the agreement’s details.
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Education · Leadership News ·Uba Sani Spent Over N896m On KASU Staff Welfare – Kaduna Govt
The Kaduna State Government says Governor Uba Sani spent more than N896 million on welfare for staff of Kaduna State University. The figure highlights the administration’s reported financial support for the university’s employees, though the headline does not provide details on the spending period, specific welfare measures or the government’s source of funding.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Bauchi govt constitutes visitation panels for ATAP, Aminu Saleh College of Education
The Bauchi State Government has established visitation panels to review or assess the affairs of Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic and Aminu Saleh College of Education. The move concerns the governance and administration of the two state institutions, although the headline does not specify the panels’ membership, terms of reference or timeline.
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Education · Premium Times ·Tinubu orders EFCC cash recoveries, unclaimed dividends to fund student loans
President Bola Tinubu has directed that funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, along with unclaimed dividends, be used to support Nigeria’s student-loan scheme. The directive links proceeds from financial recoveries and dormant shareholder entitlements to financing access to higher education.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·FG engages KPMG for NBTE overhaul, commits N1bn to TVET reform
The Federal Government has hired consulting firm KPMG to support an overhaul of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and pledged N1 billion towards reforms in technical and vocational education and training. The initiative is aimed at strengthening the sector and improving its effectiveness.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Rivers: Fubara advocates shift to technical education
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara is advocating a shift towards technical education, highlighting a move to strengthen skills-based learning in the state. The headline indicates a focus on promoting practical and vocational training, although it does not provide details about the policy, implementation plans or specific sectors involved.
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Education · ThisDay ·
Binta International School Inaugurates Campus in Ibadan
Binta International School has inaugurated a new campus in Ibadan, marking the institution’s expansion in the city. The headline does not provide further details about the campus, including its location, facilities, academic programmes, or the officials and stakeholders involved in the inauguration.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·FUOYE debunks reports of VC’s arrest, says Ogunwole not invited by police
The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has rejected reports that its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Ogunwole, was arrested. The university stated that Ogunwole had not been invited by the police, directly contradicting claims circulating about his alleged detention or questioning.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Carry-over courses: 9 study-group strategies every polytechnic student should try
The Nigerian Tribune article outlines nine study-group strategies intended to help polytechnic students manage and understand carry-over courses. It focuses on collaborative learning methods that may support better preparation, clearer understanding of difficult subjects and improved academic organisation when students retake courses.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·‘They said I’d amount to nothing in Pry 4, today I wrote 17 books on English’
The report highlights an individual who was told they would achieve little while in Primary 4 but later wrote 17 books focused on English, underscoring a significant personal and academic transformation.
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Education · Vanguard ·NELFUND applauds Tinubu for comitment to sustainable student loan financing
NELFUND has commended President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to sustaining student loan financing. The agency’s statement indicates that it recognises the administration’s support for maintaining access to education funding through the student loan scheme, although the headline provides no further details on the specific measures or developments involved.
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Education · Daily Trust ·
Gombe Girl Wins Qur’anic Competition in Saudi Arabia
A girl from Gombe State has won a Qur’anic competition held in Saudi Arabia. The achievement highlights her success in an international religious contest and represents a notable accomplishment for her and her home state, although the headline does not provide further details about the competition or her performance.
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Education · PM News ·
NUC team conducts resource verification exercise at LASUSTECH
A team from Nigeria’s National Universities Commission (NUC) has conducted a resource verification exercise at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH). The exercise is understood to assess the institution’s available academic and infrastructural resources, although the headline provides no further details about its findings or purpose.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·TETFund overstepping boundaries with varsity categorisation, ASUU warns
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has cautioned that the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) may be exceeding its mandate by categorising universities. The union’s warning signals disagreement over TETFund’s role and authority in determining how Nigerian universities are classified.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Aiyedatiwa approves ASUU agreement implementation to end disruptions in Ondo varsities
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved implementation of an agreement reached with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), aimed at ending disruptions affecting universities in the state. The move is intended to support industrial harmony and restore stable academic activities at the institutions.
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Education · Leadership News ·
TETFund: Lighting Up Nigeria, Projecting A Culture Of Excellence Across The World
The report highlights TETFund’s role in supporting Nigeria’s development and advancing a culture of excellence, with an emphasis on strengthening the country’s educational and institutional impact while projecting Nigeria’s achievements and aspirations to an international audience.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·NUC develops national STEM transformation strategy for higher education
The National Universities Commission has developed a national strategy aimed at transforming science, technology, engineering and mathematics education across Nigeria’s higher education sector. The initiative is expected to provide a coordinated framework for strengthening STEM development in universities and supporting broader improvements in higher education.
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