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Education · The Punch ·Certificates not enough, youths need job opportunities — PIND
PIND says academic certificates alone are not sufficient for young people, stressing the need for access to employment opportunities. The position highlights concerns about youth development and the gap between educational attainment and available jobs in Nigeria.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·FUTO VC vows to sustain growth, development of institution
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, has pledged to maintain the institution’s progress by sustaining efforts aimed at its growth and overall development. The focus is on continuity in advancing the university’s academic and institutional objectives.
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Education · ThisDay ·UTME Top Scorer Credits Prep50 For Success
The top scorer in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination attributed his strong performance to Prep50, indicating that the preparation platform played a key role in his exam success and overall readiness for the test.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Jigawa Sponsors 150 Instructors For Specialised Technical, Vocational Training In China
Jigawa State has sponsored 150 instructors to China for specialised technical and vocational training, indicating an effort to build teaching capacity in skills-based education. The programme centres on overseas training for instructors in areas linked to technical and vocational development.
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Education · Vanguard ·Accounts opening: NDPC probes Lotus Bank, UNILAG over unlawful use of students data
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission is investigating Lotus Bank and the University of Lagos over the alleged unlawful use of students’ personal data in connection with account opening. The probe centres on possible breaches of data protection rules involving student information.
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Education · Leadership News ·
NYSC DG Tasks Corps Members On Skills Acquisition
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps urged corps members to focus on acquiring practical skills, signalling the importance of self-development and empowerment during national service. The headline suggests an emphasis on preparing participants for wider opportunities beyond the scheme.
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Education · The Punch ·
Eight Redeemer varsity students pass ICAN exams
Eight students of Redeemer’s University have passed the ICAN examinations, marking an academic milestone for the institution and highlighting the students’ progress in professional accounting certification.
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Education · Vanguard ·FUPRE reopens admission window for candidates who missed first post UTME
The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, has reopened its admission window for candidates who missed the first post-UTME exercise, giving affected applicants another opportunity to complete the screening process within a new application period.
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Education · Leadership News ·
CSOs Seek Integration Of Reproductive Health Education In Bauchi Schools
Civil society organisations are calling for reproductive health education to be integrated into schools in Bauchi State. The push centres on adding structured health-related learning within the education system, with the focus on students and school-based instruction.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Oyo govt vows to prosecute examination malpractice culprits
The Oyo State Government has said it will take legal action against individuals involved in examination malpractice, signalling a tougher stance on misconduct in the education system. The move indicates efforts by the state to deter cheating and uphold the integrity of public examinations.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Empty pockets, podiums: Who will teach ‘Nigeria’s future’?
The headline points to concerns in Nigeria’s education sector, focusing on teachers, poor pay and the challenge of sustaining classroom teaching for the country’s next generation. It suggests attention on who will remain available to educate students amid financial strain.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Stakeholders set agenda for new JAMB registrar, Segun Aina
Stakeholders are outlining priorities and expectations for Segun Aina as the new registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, focusing attention on the direction of the examination body and the issues likely to shape his tenure.
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Education · Vanguard ·PTA teachers to rescue?
The headline suggests a report on the possible role of PTA teachers in addressing a school staffing or learning gap. It indicates attention on whether these teachers could provide support or relief within the education system, but the specific issue and outcome are not clear from the headline alone.
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Education · Daily Post ·Rivers varsity student shot on campus, management suspends activities
A student at a university in Rivers State was reportedly shot on campus, prompting the institution’s management to suspend academic and related activities. The development indicates a serious security incident within the school environment, with operations halted as authorities respond to the situation.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Fear of change, my major regret — Outgoing WAEC head
The outgoing head of WAEC says a major regret from the tenure was fear of change, indicating that resistance to new ideas or reforms was a significant challenge during the period in office. The remark highlights internal or institutional difficulty in adapting within the education examination body.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Int’l Youth Day: The Growing Pressure To Produce Job-Ready Graduates
As International Youth Day draws attention to young people’s prospects, the report focuses on rising pressure on schools and higher institutions to produce graduates with practical, employment-ready skills that match labour market needs and improve opportunities for youth entering the workforce.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·FG urges curriculum reform, directs polytechnics to phase out non-technical courses
The Federal Government has called for curriculum reform and directed polytechnics to begin phasing out non-technical courses, signalling a shift toward strengthening technical and vocational education in line with their core mandate.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Fintiri Reaffirms Commitment To Devt Of Yola Law School Campus
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the development of the Yola Law School campus, signalling continued support for the institution’s growth and related infrastructure in the state.
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Education · Leadership News ·
How TETFund Is Becoming A Model For Higher Education Funding In Africa
Leadership News reports on how Nigeria’s Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, is being presented as an example of effective higher education financing, with attention on its structure, impact, and relevance as a possible model for supporting universities and other tertiary institutions across Africa.
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Education · ThisDay ·
UBEC Urges States to Fully Utilise Basic Education Funds, as Delta Reports 90% Implementation of 2025 Action Plan
UBEC has urged state governments to make full use of available basic education funds, while Delta State says it has implemented 90 per cent of its 2025 action plan. The headline highlights funding utilisation and progress in education planning at the state level.
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