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Education · The Punch ·Yobe varsity to make tree planting graduation requirement
A university in Yobe State is set to introduce tree planting as a condition for graduation, indicating a new environmental requirement for students. The move suggests the institution plans to link academic completion with participation in sustainability or campus greening efforts.
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Education · Vanguard ·WAEC defends credibility of 2026 WASSCE results
WAEC has defended the credibility of the 2026 WASSCE results, indicating that the examination body is responding to concerns or scrutiny over the integrity of the outcome. The report centres on efforts to reassure candidates, schools and the public about the reliability of the released results.
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Education · Premium Times ·Nigerian university suspends lecturer for claiming tricyclists earn more than professors
A Nigerian university has suspended a lecturer following remarks that tricycle operators earn more than professors. The case centres on comments about income disparities and has drawn attention to employment conditions and pay levels within the country’s higher education sector.
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Education · Premium Times ·WAEC defends 2026 WASSCE results amid social media criticism
WAEC has responded to criticism on social media over the 2026 WASSCE results, defending the integrity of the examination outcome. The report indicates the examination body is addressing public concerns and explaining its position amid online scrutiny.
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Abia varsity suspends lecturer over Facebook post on workers’ pay
An Abia-based university has suspended a lecturer following a Facebook post related to workers’ pay, signalling disciplinary action by the institution over the staff member’s social media comments on salary issues.
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Education · Daily Post ·Fire guts school hostel in Plateau
A fire incident destroyed a school hostel in Plateau State, with the blaze affecting student accommodation within the institution. The headline indicates damage to the hostel but gives no further details on casualties, the cause of the fire, or the scale of losses.
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WAEC defends credibility of 2026 WASSCE results
WAEC has defended the credibility of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results, indicating a response to concerns or scrutiny over the outcome. The development centres on the examination body’s effort to reassure candidates, schools and the public about the integrity of the assessment process.
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Education · PM News ·ISDGS Old Students Association elects new executive, vows to drive growth
The ISDGS Old Students Association has elected a new executive team and indicated plans to promote the association’s development. The leadership change points to a renewed focus on organisational growth and future activities within the alumni body.
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Jigawa varsity seeks police support to tackle cultism on campus
A university in Jigawa State is seeking support from the police to address cultism on campus. The move indicates a security-focused response by the institution as it works with law enforcement to curb unlawful group activities and improve safety within the school environment.
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Education · Vanguard ·Fire guts hostel at St Louis College, Jos
A hostel at St Louis College in Jos was destroyed by fire, according to a Vanguard report. The incident affected student accommodation at the school, though the headline did not indicate any casualties, the cause of the fire, or the full extent of the damage.
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AskProf Pushes Learning-Focused AI for Students
AskProf is promoting an artificial intelligence tool designed to support students with learning-focused features, highlighting its use in education rather than general-purpose assistance and positioning it as a study aid for academic work.
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WAEC speaks on credibility of 2026 WASSCE results
WAEC addresses public attention over the credibility of the 2026 WASSCE results, indicating that the examination body has responded to concerns or questions surrounding the integrity and reliability of the outcome.
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Education · Vanguard ·Unpaid Arrears: TSU ASUU issues 14-day strike notice to Taraba Govt
The Academic Staff Union of Universities at Taraba State University has issued a 14-day strike notice to the Taraba State Government over unpaid arrears, signaling a labour dispute that could disrupt academic activities if the matter is not resolved within the notice period.
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Education · Daily Post ·Taraba University ASUU issues 14-day ultimatum, warns of industrial action
The Academic Staff Union of Universities at Taraba State University has issued a 14-day ultimatum and warned that industrial action may follow if its concerns are not addressed. The development signals rising labour tension at the institution and the possibility of academic disruption.
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NLNG, NCDMB unveil research centre for Rivers varsity
NLNG and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board have unveiled a research centre for a university in Rivers State, signalling a new institutional facility linked to research development and higher education in the state.
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Education · Vanguard ·FG moves to make agriculture 80% practical in polytechnics, colleges
The Federal Government is moving to restructure agriculture programmes in polytechnics and colleges so that practical training makes up 80 per cent of learning. The step points to a stronger emphasis on hands-on skills and applied agricultural education in tertiary institutions.
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ASUU GSU threatens indefinite strike over unpaid allowances, wage arrears
The Academic Staff Union of Universities at Gombe State University has threatened to begin an indefinite strike over unpaid allowances and wage arrears. The development points to a labour dispute between the union and authorities over outstanding staff payments and welfare issues.
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Education · BusinessDay ·21 states forfeit N97.5bn education fund despite out-of-school crisis
A BusinessDay report says 21 Nigerian states have forfeited N97.5 billion in education funding, even as the country continues to face a significant out-of-school children crisis. The headline points to a gap between available education support and state-level access or utilisation of the fund.
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“I’m fulfilled”, VC Adebooye declares as UNIOSUN inducts pioneer doctors, surgeons
UNIOSUN has inducted its first set of medical doctors and surgeons, marking a milestone for the institution. Vice-Chancellor Adebooye said he felt fulfilled as the university reached the stage of producing pioneer graduates in medicine and surgery.
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“I’m ready to go”, VC Adebooye declares as UNIOSUN inducts pioneer doctors, surgeons
At Osun State University, Vice-Chancellor Clement Adebooye said he was ready to leave office as the institution inducted its pioneer set of doctors and surgeons. The development highlights a milestone for the university’s medical training programme and a key moment in its academic leadership transition.
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