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Education · Leadership News ·PAP Sends Another 31 Scholars To UK
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has dispatched an additional 31 scholars to the United Kingdom for further studies. The development indicates a continuation of the programme’s overseas scholarship initiative, although the headline does not specify the scholars’ fields of study, destinations, institutions, or the timing of their departure.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Kano Emir Urges Govt To Prioritise Nomadic Education
The Emir of Kano has called on the government to give greater priority to nomadic education. The appeal highlights the need for increased attention to educational access and support for nomadic communities, though the headline does not provide further details about the proposed measures or the setting of the call.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·TRCN to license 250,000 non-professional teachers
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria plans to license 250,000 non-professional teachers. The initiative concerns the formal registration and regulation of individuals teaching without recognised professional status, although the headline does not provide details on eligibility, timing, implementation or the specific requirements involved.
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UNILAG releases 2026/2027 UTME merit cut-off marks (Full list)
The University of Lagos has released the merit cut-off marks for admission through the 2026/2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The announcement provides the scores required for consideration across the institution’s listed programmes, with the complete breakdown available in the published list.
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Education · The Punch ·PAP sends another batch of 31 scholars to UK for studies
The Presidential Amnesty Programme has sent a further group of 31 Nigerian scholars to the United Kingdom to pursue their studies. The development represents another phase of the programme’s overseas education initiative, although the headline does not specify the scholars’ fields, institutions, funding arrangements or the duration of their studies.
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Education · The Punch ·
Reps probe exclusion of 5,000 NOUN graduates from law school
The House of Representatives is investigating the exclusion of 5,000 graduates of the National Open University of Nigeria from admission to law school. The probe is expected to examine the circumstances behind the graduates’ exclusion and address concerns regarding their eligibility to continue their legal education.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Otuaro charges excellence as 31 PAP scholarship beneficiaries leave for UK
Otuaro urged 31 beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty Programme scholarship to pursue excellence as they departed for the United Kingdom. The development highlights the scholars’ overseas educational opportunity and the programme’s support for their academic advancement.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Ebonyi: Nwifuru commissions NADDC automotive training centre in Abakaliki
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has commissioned an automotive training centre established by the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) in Abakaliki. The facility is expected to support automotive skills development and training in the state, although the headline provides no further details about its programmes or beneficiaries.
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Education · Daily Post ·Ambrose Alli University to cancel final-year students’ exams over ‘wild jubilation’
Ambrose Alli University is reportedly planning to cancel final-year students’ examinations following what it described as wild jubilation. The headline indicates that the university’s decision is linked to students’ celebratory conduct, but provides no further details about the incident, the examinations affected, or any possible appeal or revised arrangements.
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Education · PM News ·
OAU begins release of 2026 Post-UTME examination schedules
Obafemi Awolowo University has begun releasing its examination schedules for the 2026 Post-UTME exercise. The announcement signals the start of arrangements for candidates seeking admission through the university’s screening process, although the headline does not provide specific examination dates or other scheduling details.
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Education · PM News ·
OAU begins release of 2026 Post-UTME extermination schedules
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has begun releasing the schedule for its 2026 Post-UTME examinations, indicating that prospective applicants will receive information about the planned screening timetable.
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School Proprietor arrested for allegedly defiling 9-year-old pupil
A school proprietor has been arrested over an allegation that he sexually abused a nine-year-old pupil. The arrest places the case under investigation by relevant authorities, while details about the circumstances, location, and next legal steps were not provided in the headline.
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Education · The Punch ·
Pakistan court stops expulsion of Afghan medical students
A court in Pakistan has halted the expulsion of Afghan medical students, temporarily preventing authorities from removing them from the country. The ruling affects Afghan nationals pursuing medical education in Pakistan, but the headline does not specify the legal grounds, duration of the order or the number of students involved.
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Education · Leadership News ·
House Intervenes In NOUN Law Graduates’ Nigerian Law School Admission Dispute
The House of Representatives has intervened in a dispute concerning the admission of graduates of the National Open University of Nigeria’s law programme into the Nigerian Law School. The intervention signals legislative attention to the graduates’ eligibility and the institutional issues surrounding their progression to professional legal training.
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Education · Leadership News ·
13-Year-Old With 168 IQ Admitted Into NYU Master’s Programme
A 13-year-old student with an exceptionally high IQ score of 168 has reportedly been admitted to a master’s programme at New York University. The admission highlights the student’s advanced academic ability and unusual educational achievement at a notably young age.
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Education · Leadership News ·
TRCN To License 250,000 Non-Professional Teachers
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) plans to license 250,000 non-professional teachers. The initiative will bring these educators under the council’s regulatory framework, although the headline does not provide further details on the timeline, eligibility requirements, process, or implications of the licensing exercise.
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Education · PM News ·
Kogi varsity 2025 best graduating student bags international scholarship
The 2025 best graduating student of a university in Kogi State has received an international scholarship. The headline does not specify the student’s name, the institution involved, the scholarship provider, the destination, or the programme of study.
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Education · The Punch ·
Alaafin urges government to prioritise education funding
The Alaafin has called on the government to make education funding a priority. The appeal highlights the importance of stronger financial support for the education sector, though the headline does not provide details about the specific measures proposed or the government’s response.
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Education · Vanguard ·Lagos youths trained to spot fake news, manipulated content
Lagos youths have undergone training to help them identify fake news and manipulated content. The initiative focuses on improving participants’ ability to recognise misleading information, supporting more informed engagement with news and digital media.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Stakeholders Push For Revival Of Declining Nigeria’s Reading Culture
Stakeholders are calling for renewed efforts to reverse the decline in Nigeria’s reading culture. The push highlights concerns about reduced reading habits and the need for coordinated action to encourage greater engagement with books and other reading materials across the country.
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