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Education · The Punch ·UNICEF demands release of schoolchildren abducted in Borno
UNICEF has called for the release of schoolchildren abducted in Borno, drawing attention to the continuing security threat to education in the state. The development highlights concerns over the safety of pupils and schools in a region affected by recurring attacks and kidnappings.
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Education · The Punch ·
BREAKING: Tinubu redirects EFCC-recovered funds, unclaimed dividends to student loan scheme
President Bola Tinubu has directed that funds recovered by the EFCC, along with unclaimed dividends, be channelled into Nigeria’s student loan scheme. The move indicates a reallocation of available public funds to support education financing for students.
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Education · Daily Post ·BREAKING: Tinubu orders diversion of EFCC-recovered funds to student loan scheme
President Bola Tinubu has directed that funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission be redirected to support the student loan scheme. The development points to a federal move to channel recovered public funds into financing educational support for students.
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Education · Vanguard ·Tinubu directs EFCC to channel seized funds, unclaimed dividends to NELFUND
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to transfer seized funds and unclaimed dividends to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, indicating that recovered and dormant financial assets are to be used to support the student loan scheme.
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Education · BusinessDay ·Tinubu orders diversion of N242bn unclaimed dividends, EFCC recoveries to NELFund
President Bola Tinubu has directed that N242 billion from unclaimed dividends and recoveries by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission be redirected to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, signalling a move to channel the funds toward the student loan scheme.
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Education · PM News ·Sanwo-Olu rewards LASU’s best graduating students with N20m each
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu rewarded Lagos State University’s best graduating students with N20 million each, highlighting official recognition for outstanding academic performance at the institution. The announcement centres on honours given to top graduates of LASU.
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Education · Daily Trust ·
FEC directs EFCC to release Looted funds to Education sector
The Federal Executive Council has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to release recovered looted funds for use in the education sector, signalling a government decision on how part of the recovered assets should be allocated.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Sanwo-Olu gifts LASU’s two best graduating students N20m each
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has awarded N20 million each to the two best graduating students of Lagos State University, highlighting official recognition for academic excellence at the institution.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·
LASU hits N13bn IGR in four years, says outgoing VC
Lagos State University has recorded N13 billion in internally generated revenue over the past four years, according to its outgoing vice-chancellor. The headline indicates the disclosure was made as the university leadership reflects on its financial performance during the administration’s tenure.
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Education · The Punch ·
Sanwo-Olu gifts LASU’s best graduating students N20m each
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has awarded N20 million each to the best graduating students of Lagos State University, highlighting official recognition for outstanding academic performance at the institution.
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Education · ThisDay ·
Africa’s Mineral Future Begins in School: WiM-Africa Advances NextGen Programmes
WiM-Africa is advancing youth-focused programmes that link education to the future of Africa’s mineral sector, signalling an effort to build early interest and skills development in schools for the next generation of participants in the industry.
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Education · Vanguard ·Jonathan arrives Uganda for Cavendish University graduation
Jonathan has arrived in Uganda to attend a graduation event at Cavendish University. The headline indicates his presence at the institution’s ceremony, with no further details provided on his role, remarks, or the broader schedule surrounding the visit.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Sanwo-Olu charges 20,604 LASU graduands to make impact
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu urged 20,604 graduating students of Lagos State University to make meaningful impact in society, highlighting their transition from school into broader public and professional life at the institution’s graduation ceremony.
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Education · Premium Times ·US varsity launches bachelor’s degree in content creation
A university in the United States has introduced a bachelor’s degree focused on content creation, signalling formal academic recognition of a fast-growing digital field. The programme is expected to centre on skills related to creating and managing online media across modern platforms.
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Education · The Punch ·
Three teenagers secure educational scholarships at Oyo teen conference
Three teenagers were awarded educational scholarships during a teen conference held in Oyo, highlighting academic support and youth development at the event. The recognition appears to have been part of the conference’s outcomes for participating young people.
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Education · ThisDay ·
FG Rebuilds NBTE, Targets 93% Informal Workforce With Skills Revolution
The federal government is restructuring the National Board for Technical Education as part of a skills development push aimed at Nigeria’s largely informal workforce. The move signals a focus on expanding technical and vocational training to reach an estimated 93 percent of workers outside the formal sector.
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Education · The Punch ·
Gombe gov approves N148.76m monthly funding for state varsity
Gombe State Governor has approved a monthly funding allocation of N148.76 million for the state university, indicating a regular financial commitment to support the institution’s operations and funding needs.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Borno: Zulum announces 100% upward review of local scholarship
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has announced a 100 percent increase in the value of local scholarships, signalling a significant upward review of financial support for students in the state. The move concerns education funding within Borno and is expected to affect beneficiaries of the scholarship scheme.
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Education · Daily Trust ·
Ashiru Needs Lesson In Education Funding—Commissioner
A commissioner has criticised Ashiru over matters related to education funding, indicating a dispute or response on how resources for the sector are understood or managed. The headline points to a public exchange centred on financing education and the commissioner’s position on the issue.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Strike Threat: Gov Yahaya Approves N148.76m Monthly Subvention For Gombe Varsity
Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya has approved a monthly subvention of N148.76 million for the state university amid a strike threat. The move indicates government intervention aimed at addressing funding concerns affecting the institution’s operations.
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