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Education · ThisDay ·Ribara Analytica Secures $100,000 Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship
Ribara Analytica has secured a $100,000 Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, indicating support for its work in the education technology space. The development points to new funding and recognition for the company as it participates in an initiative linked to innovation in learning.
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Education · Premium Times ·Seplat-NNPC empowers 127 teachers in Imo
Seplat and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company have provided support to 127 teachers in Imo State, indicating an education-focused empowerment initiative involving classroom professionals in the state. The report centres on teacher development and institutional support within the education sector.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Peter Obi lays foundation for secondary, technical school in Kogi
Peter Obi has laid the foundation for a secondary and technical school in Kogi State, marking the start of an education-related project in the state. The development centres on expanding school infrastructure, with the headline indicating a focus on both general secondary and technical education.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·7.6 million girls out of school in Nigeria, nearly half in North — Stakeholder
A stakeholder says about 7.6 million girls are out of school in Nigeria, with nearly half of them in the North. The report highlights the scale of the education access challenge facing girls across the country, especially in northern states.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·NNPC/Seplat Energy JV empowers 1st cohort of teachers in Imo
NNPC and Seplat Energy’s joint venture has supported the first cohort of teachers in Imo, indicating the start of an education-focused empowerment initiative in the state. The report points to teacher development as the programme’s immediate focus, with the partnership driving the intervention.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·ASUP urges Fubara to reconstitute Rivers Health College governing council
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics has called on Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to reconstitute the governing council of Rivers State College of Health. The headline indicates the union is seeking administrative action on the institution’s leadership structure.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Federal, Imo Agencies To Equip Youths With Digital Skills
Federal and Imo State agencies are set to collaborate on efforts to equip young people with digital skills, indicating a joint initiative aimed at improving youth capacity in technology-related areas. The move points to a focus on training and empowerment for better participation in the digital economy.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Minister Celebrates Okocha On Elevation To Professorial Rank
A minister has congratulated Okocha on being elevated to the rank of professor, marking a notable academic milestone. The headline indicates official recognition of the achievement, but provides no further details about the minister, Okocha’s field, or the institution involved.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Peter Obi donates N10m to Kogi nursing school skills laboratory
Peter Obi has donated N10 million to support the skills laboratory of a nursing school in Kogi State. The contribution is aimed at strengthening practical training facilities for students at the institution, according to the headline published by Nigerian Tribune.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Jigawa Opens Bids For N5.3bn Basic Education Contract
Jigawa State has opened bids for a basic education contract valued at N5.3 billion, marking a new procurement stage for projects in the sector. The development points to planned spending aimed at supporting education infrastructure or services in the state.
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Education · The Punch ·City University Abuja Receives NUC Licence, Begins Postgraduate Admissions for 2026/2027 Academic Session
City University Abuja has received a licence from the National Universities Commission and has opened postgraduate admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session. The development indicates the institution is moving into formal academic operations with postgraduate programmes now available to prospective students.
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Education · BusinessDay ·Teach Youths How to Think, Not Whom to Hate: A call for digital literacy
The headline points to a call for stronger digital literacy among young people, with emphasis on developing critical thinking skills rather than exposing them to divisive or harmful narratives online. It suggests a focus on education that helps youths assess information independently in an increasingly digital environment.
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Education · Vanguard ·Sanwo-Olu, CIBN urge youths to embrace innovation, skills, integrity
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria called on young people to prioritise innovation, skills development and integrity, highlighting these qualities as important for personal growth and future opportunities.
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Education · Daily Trust ·
Politicians now dictate academic staff recruitment – ASUU
ASUU says political actors are now influencing how academic staff are recruited in Nigerian institutions, raising concerns about interference in university hiring processes. The development points to tensions over autonomy in the education sector and the role of external interests in staffing decisions.
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Education · Daily Trust ·
ABU, FUTO to compete at world innovative competition in Brazil
Ahmadu Bello University and the Federal University of Technology, Owerri are set to represent Nigeria at a global innovation competition in Brazil, highlighting participation by two Nigerian universities in an international event focused on innovative ideas and competitive academic or technological performance.
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Education · Premium Times ·EDITORIAL: Ishaq Oloyede’s remarkable leadership at JAMB
Premium Times’ editorial focuses on Ishaq Oloyede’s leadership at the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, highlighting his stewardship of the examination body and examining his role in its administration, direction and public standing within Nigeria’s education sector.
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Education · Leadership News ·
NNPC/Seplat Energy JV Empowers First Cohort Of Teachers In Imo Through STEP
NNPC and Seplat Energy’s joint venture has supported the first group of teachers in Imo State through its STEP initiative, indicating a rollout focused on teacher empowerment. The programme appears to target education development in the state through training or related support for selected participants.
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Education · ThisDay ·
UBEC Reopens Doors for Dropout Girls, Young Mothers with Rehabilitated School in Lagos
UBEC has reopened access to education for dropout girls and young mothers through a rehabilitated school in Lagos, signalling a renewed effort to support their return to learning and improve educational inclusion for vulnerable groups in the state.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Alumni Donate Borehole, Sports Equipment To FGC Ilorin
Alumni of Federal Government College, Ilorin, donated a borehole and sports equipment to the school, indicating support for student welfare and extracurricular activities. The contribution suggests efforts by former students to improve access to water and strengthen sports development within the institution.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·NADDC, NYSC flag-off CNG retrofitting training for 300 corps members nationwide
The National Automotive Design and Development Council and the National Youth Service Corps have launched a nationwide training programme on CNG vehicle retrofitting for 300 corps members. The initiative signals a coordinated effort to equip participants with practical skills in alternative fuel technology.
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