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Education · Leadership News ·ASUU Faults Conversion Of Non-teaching Staff To Teaching Cadre By Varsities
ASUU has raised objections to the conversion of non-teaching university staff into teaching positions by some institutions, signalling concern over staffing practices in the university system. The development points to a dispute over role definitions, recruitment standards and academic staffing within Nigerian varsities.
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Education · ThisDay ·
Akano’s Almajiri-To-Tech Initiative in Abuja
The report focuses on Akano’s initiative in Abuja aimed at helping Almajiri children transition into technology-related learning or opportunities, highlighting efforts to connect a vulnerable group with digital skills and broader educational inclusion in the Federal Capital Territory.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·LAUTECH’s growing visibility as hub of innovation, technological excellence
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology is being highlighted for its increasing profile as a centre for innovation and technological excellence, pointing to growing recognition of the institution’s role in advancing research, technology-driven learning and academic development.
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Education · ThisDay ·
USSSOSA Pushes Early Childhood Counselling, Builds Secretariat to Lead Cause
USSSOSA is advancing early childhood counselling and is constructing a secretariat to coordinate and strengthen the effort. The move indicates an organised push by the association to provide leadership and structure around counselling support for children at an early stage.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·In new book, Osundare explains why truth is trouble
A new book by Osundare focuses on why telling or defending the truth can lead to difficulty, conflict or consequences. The headline suggests the work examines the challenges associated with truth and presents the author’s explanation of why it often brings trouble.
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Education · The Punch ·BEA scholars demand 2025 full stipends
Beneficiaries of the Bilateral Education Agreement scholarship are seeking the full payment of their 2025 stipends, highlighting concerns over their funding. The development points to a dispute or appeal involving financial support for Nigerian students under the government-backed education programme.
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Education · The Punch ·
Ogun varsity gets programmes approval
A university in Ogun State has received approval for some of its academic programmes, indicating a regulatory clearance that could allow the institution to expand or formally run the affected courses. The development relates to the school’s academic offerings and status within the education sector.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Academy of Letters inducts Balogun, Lucas, other Fellows, honours Tunde Kelani at 28th convocation
The Nigerian Academy of Letters inducted Balogun, Lucas and other new Fellows during its 28th convocation, while also honouring filmmaker Tunde Kelani. The event highlights academic recognition and cultural celebration at one of the academy’s major ceremonial gatherings.
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Education · The Punch ·
Gombe varsity ASUU withdraws from duties over salary reduction
Academic staff at a university in Gombe have withdrawn from their official duties following a reduction in salaries, according to the headline. The action suggests a labour dispute involving the local ASUU branch and may affect academic activities at the institution.
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Education · Vanguard ·EMT Foundation: Skills, grants, mentorship transforming lives in Niger Delta
EMT Foundation is reported to be improving livelihoods in the Niger Delta through skills training, grant support and mentorship, with its programmes described as helping beneficiaries build opportunities and change their circumstances across communities in the region.
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Education · Vanguard ·How Governor AbdulRazaq restored glory of primary/basic education in Kwara, took public schools to world stage
The report focuses on how Governor AbdulRazaq is credited with reviving primary and basic education in Kwara, highlighting efforts that improved public schools and raised their profile to international recognition.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Nigerian doctoral student, Isarinade, awarded 2026 Armstrong Browning Fellowship at US varsity
Nigerian doctoral student Isarinade has been named a recipient of the 2026 Armstrong Browning Fellowship at a university in the United States, marking an academic recognition tied to doctoral research and scholarship at the institution.
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Education · The Punch ·
Meet Nigerian named US national youth poet laureate
A Nigerian has been named the United States national youth poet laureate, marking a notable achievement in poetry and youth literary recognition. The report focuses on the individual’s emergence in a prominent US cultural and educational space through the national honour.
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Education · The Punch ·
Ex-Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead
A former Cambridge professor who had been accused of plagiarism has been found dead, according to the report. The headline indicates the death involves an academic previously linked to misconduct allegations, but gives no further details on the circumstances or any official findings.
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Education · Vanguard ·ASUU-FUK begins non-compliance action over salary reduction
The Academic Staff Union of Universities branch at the Federal University, Kashere has begun a non-compliance action in response to reported salary reductions, signalling a labour dispute between staff and the university authorities over pay and welfare concerns.
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Education · Daily Post ·Ex-Cambridge professor, Jason Arday found dead days after plagiarism scandal
Jason Arday, a former Cambridge professor, has reportedly been found dead just days after a plagiarism scandal drew attention to him. The headline links the discovery of his death with the recent controversy but does not provide further details on the circumstances or official findings.
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Education · BusinessDay ·Four PH centre hightech scholars grab N40.4m mostly UK scholarships from Aptech
Four high-performing scholars from an Aptech centre in Port Harcourt secured scholarships worth N40.4 million, with most of the awards linked to study opportunities in the United Kingdom. The development highlights the centre’s role in supporting students pursuing advanced technology-related education.
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Education · Leadership News ·
NLNG, NCDMB Break Ground For Research, Innovation Centre At Rivers State University
NLNG and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board have begun work on a research and innovation centre at Rivers State University. The project points to collaboration between industry and academia to support research, innovation and institutional development in Rivers State.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·FUK ASUU begins ‘active non-compliance’ over July salary cuts
The Academic Staff Union of Universities at Federal University Kashere has begun active non-compliance in response to salary cuts for July. The action indicates a labour dispute between the union and relevant authorities over staff pay at the institution.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Found Dead At South London Home
Cambridge professor Jason Arday has reportedly been found dead at his home in South London. The headline indicates the death of the academic but provides no further details on the circumstances or any official response.
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