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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Japan agency awards scholarships to 18 Nigerians
A Japanese agency has awarded scholarships to 18 Nigerians, indicating a new or continuing educational support initiative involving beneficiaries from Nigeria. The development highlights international academic assistance and opportunities for Nigerian recipients to pursue further studies or specialised training.
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Education · Leadership News ·LASU Graduates 20,604 Students, Honours Dangote, Adesola, Kekere-Ekun At 29th/30th Combined Convocation
Lagos State University graduated 20,604 students during its 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremonies, where it also honoured prominent figures including Aliko Dangote, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede Adesola, and Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.
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Education · Daily Post ·ASUU Benue varsity chapter begins strike over unpaid salaries
The Academic Staff Union of Universities at the Benue State University chapter has commenced a strike over unpaid salaries, signalling a disruption to academic activities at the institution as lecturers withdraw their services pending resolution of the salary issue.
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Education · The Punch ·FG trains 239,726 Nigerians through youth academy
The Federal Government says it has trained 239,726 Nigerians through a youth academy programme, indicating a large-scale effort aimed at developing skills and supporting young people. The report highlights the reach of the initiative but does not provide further details in the headline.
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Education · BusinessDay ·NANS launches 2026 entrepreneurship grant scheme for student SMEs
The National Association of Nigerian Students has launched a 2026 entrepreneurship grant scheme aimed at supporting student-owned small and medium-sized enterprises. The initiative indicates a focus on helping students access funding for business development and encouraging entrepreneurship within tertiary institutions.
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Education · The Punch ·
ASUU declares strike at Benue varsity over unpaid salaries
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has declared a strike at a university in Benue State over unpaid salaries, signalling a disruption to academic activities. The action points to a labour dispute between lecturers and the institution or relevant authorities over salary obligations.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·ASUU at Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi embarks on strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi has begun a strike, signaling a disruption to academic activities at the institution. The headline indicates an industrial action involving lecturers at the university, though no further details are provided.
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Education · The Punch ·
Meet LASU’s best graduating students for two sessions
The report focuses on the best graduating students of Lagos State University across two academic sessions, highlighting the top-performing graduates and drawing attention to academic excellence within the institution.
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Education · Vanguard ·Arrest of two ASUU officials in IMSU: We can’t be intimidated — Aribodor
Aribodor said the arrest of two ASUU officials at Imo State University would not deter the union, indicating that its members intend to remain firm despite the development. The headline points to an ongoing dispute involving the university’s academic staff union.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·FG establishing 41 UniPods to drive Nigeria’s knowledge-based economy – Alausa
The Federal Government is setting up 41 UniPods as part of efforts to support a knowledge-based economy in Nigeria, according to Alausa. The initiative points to a planned expansion of innovation and learning infrastructure aimed at strengthening research, skills development and enterprise within the country.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·494 bag first class as LASU graduates 20,604 students
Lagos State University is graduating 20,604 students, with 494 of them earning first-class honours. The headline highlights the scale of the institution’s latest graduation and the number of top-performing students among the graduating class.
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Education · The Punch ·
494 bag first class as LASU graduates 20,000
Lagos State University is graduating about 20,000 students, with 494 of them earning first-class degrees. The headline points to the scale of the institution’s latest graduation and highlights the number of top-performing graduates in the cohort.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·F-1 visa: 5 reasons Nigerian students struggle to prove intent to Return
The report outlines five factors that make it difficult for Nigerian students seeking F-1 visas to convince United States authorities that they plan to return home after their studies, focusing on challenges tied to proving temporary study intentions during the visa process.
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Education · Vanguard ·494 bag first class as LASU graduates 20,604
Lagos State University is graduating 20,604 students, with 494 of them earning first-class honours. The headline highlights the scale of the institution’s latest graduation exercise and the number of top-performing graduates among the overall class.
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Education · Daily Post ·JAMB warns UTME, direct entry candidates against profile errors
JAMB has cautioned candidates preparing for the UTME and direct entry admissions process to avoid errors in their profiles, indicating that inaccurate personal details could affect their registration or application records during the exercise.
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Education · PM News ·
ASUU declares indefinite strike in another Ondo-owned varsity
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has declared an indefinite strike at another Ondo State-owned university, signalling a fresh disruption to academic activities at the institution. The development adds to labour tensions affecting higher education in the state.
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Education · The Punch ·
300 corps members will be attached to CNG centres after training — FG
The Federal Government said 300 National Youth Service Corps members will be deployed to compressed natural gas centres after completing training. The announcement indicates a planned role for trained corps members in supporting operations or services linked to the country’s CNG initiative.
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Education · Vanguard ·Enugu approves N82,000 minimum wage for ESUT staff
Enugu State has approved a new minimum wage of N82,000 for staff of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, indicating an adjustment in workers’ pay at the institution and a policy decision affecting university employees in the state.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Benue SUBEB, UNICEF, UBEC strengthen partnership, unveil Project BRACE-UP plan
Benue State Universal Basic Education Board, UNICEF and the Universal Basic Education Commission moved to deepen collaboration on basic education, with the unveiling of the Project BRACE-UP plan. The development points to a coordinated effort among the institutions to support education-related initiatives in Benue State.
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Education · Premium Times ·NDPC begins forensic probe of UNILAG, Lotus Bank, Hackerbella over alleged unlawful use of students’ data
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has launched a forensic investigation into the University of Lagos, Lotus Bank and Hackerbella over allegations of unlawful use of students’ personal data. The probe signals regulatory scrutiny of possible data protection breaches involving the institutions and company named in the case.
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