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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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Education · Leadership News ·
UK Opens 2026/27 Commonwealth Fellowship: How Nigerians Can Apply Before August 25
The United Kingdom has opened applications for the 2026/27 Commonwealth Fellowship, with the report outlining how eligible Nigerians can apply before the August 25 deadline. The update focuses on the application window and key guidance for prospective candidates seeking the academic opportunity.
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Education · PM News ·
Jason Arday dies at 41 after Cambridge plagiarism controversy
Jason Arday has died at the age of 41, following recent attention over a plagiarism controversy linked to Cambridge. The headline indicates his death came after the dispute, but provides no further details on the circumstances or any official response.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Tinubu’s wife commissions Nigeria’s first modernised alternative high school for girls
Nigeria’s first modernised alternative high school for girls has been commissioned by President Bola Tinubu’s wife, marking the launch of a new educational facility focused on girls outside the conventional school system.
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Education · Vanguard ·Ondo tertiary workers threaten strike over 2026 agreement
Tertiary institution workers in Ondo State have threatened to embark on strike action over issues linked to a 2026 agreement. The development points to rising labour tensions in the education sector, with the dispute centring on the implementation or terms of the agreement.
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Education · Vanguard ·Meet Nigeria’s Daniel Umemezie, named US national youth poet laureate
Nigeria’s Daniel Umemezie has been named the United States national youth poet laureate, marking a notable recognition for the young poet. The report highlights his achievement and places him in the spotlight as a Nigerian earning a major youth literary honour in the US.
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Education · The Punch ·ASUU decries unpaid 2022 salaries, demands education review
ASUU has raised concerns over unpaid salaries from 2022 and is calling for a broader review of the education sector. The development points to renewed tension around university funding, staff welfare and policy issues affecting Nigeria’s public higher education system.
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Education · ThisDay ·
Obla Fulfils Promise, Pays £33,000 Tuition, N25m Upkeep for Idoma First-Class Law Graduate
Obla has fulfilled a pledge to support an Idoma first-class law graduate by paying £33,000 in tuition and providing N25 million for upkeep. The development centres on educational sponsorship and financial assistance for the graduate’s further studies.
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Education · Premium Times ·Nigerian governors pledge stronger investment in early childhood development
Nigerian governors have pledged to increase support and funding for early childhood development, signalling a stronger focus on programmes that improve care, learning and wellbeing for young children across the country.
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How goat investment helped fund my education — Dino Melaye
Dino Melaye says income from goat investment contributed to funding his education, highlighting how livestock rearing supported his schooling. The report centres on his personal account of using proceeds from the venture to meet educational expenses.
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Education · PM News ·
First Lady Oluremi seeks more alternative schools for out-of-school girls
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called for more alternative schools to support girls who are out of school. The move highlights concern over access to education for vulnerable girls and the need for expanded learning options outside the conventional school system.
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Education · Vanguard ·How to calculate your university admission aggregate score
Vanguard reports on how prospective university applicants can calculate their admission aggregate score, focusing on the process used to combine relevant exam results and screening components. The guide is aimed at helping candidates understand how their overall score is determined for admission consideration.
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Education · Daily Post ·Keke riders’ income: APC, PDP condemn suspension of Abia State University professor
APC and PDP have condemned the suspension of an Abia State University professor in a case linked to comments or issues concerning keke riders’ income. The headline indicates political criticism of the university’s disciplinary action, with the matter drawing attention beyond the academic community.
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Education · Leadership News ·
243 Kuje Inmates Get Trade Test Certificates, Stakeholders Seek Post-release Support
A total of 243 inmates at Kuje correctional facility received trade test certificates, indicating completion or recognition of vocational skills training. The development also drew calls from stakeholders for stronger support systems after release to help former inmates reintegrate into society.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Sokoto tasks NYSC members to drive development in host communities
Sokoto State has called on National Youth Service Corps members to contribute meaningfully to the development of their host communities. The headline indicates an emphasis on community service and local impact, with corps members expected to support growth and development during their service year.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·How I sent myself through school with one goat — Dino Melaye
Dino Melaye recounted how he funded his education by starting with a single goat, using the story to describe the personal effort and resourcefulness behind his journey through school.
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Education · BusinessDay ·EnterpriseNGR’s Youth of Enterprise graduates sixth cohort, strengthening Nigeria’s talent pipeline
EnterpriseNGR has graduated the sixth cohort of its Youth of Enterprise programme, marking another phase in efforts to develop young talent for Nigeria’s workforce. The development points to continued investment in building skills and strengthening the country’s talent pipeline.
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Education · Daily Post ·NUT defends N5,000 deduction from Taraba teachers’ arrears
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has defended a N5,000 deduction from arrears paid to teachers in Taraba State, indicating that the action has drawn attention over the handling of the payments. The report focuses on the union’s response to concerns surrounding the deduction.
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