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Education · Premium Times ·University suspends law students over examination malpractices
A university has suspended some law students over alleged examination malpractices, indicating disciplinary action within its academic system. The development centres on misconduct during examinations and reflects the institution’s response to uphold assessment rules and standards in its law programme.
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Education · Leadership News ·Bayelsa Polytechnic: ASUP Begins Strike Over Retired Rector’s Reappointment
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics has begun a strike at Bayelsa Polytechnic over the reappointment of a retired rector. The action signals a dispute within the institution’s leadership and is expected to affect academic activities pending further resolution.
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Education · The Punch ·Gambia to understudy TETFund as country seeks stronger tertiary education financing
The Gambia is looking to study Nigeria’s TETFund model as it seeks to improve financing for tertiary education. The move suggests an effort by Gambian authorities to strengthen funding structures for higher institutions through lessons from Nigeria’s education support framework.
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Education · Daily Post ·ASUU gives 20 universities 14-day ultimatum, threatens strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has issued a 14-day ultimatum involving 20 universities and warned that a strike could follow if its concerns are not addressed. The development signals possible disruption across affected institutions in Nigeria’s university system.
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Education · The Punch ·
Law school confirms student’s death after fall from Lagos campus rooftop
The Nigerian Law School has confirmed the death of a student following a fall from a rooftop at its Lagos campus. The incident was reported by The Punch, with the confirmation indicating the student died after the fall at the institution’s Lagos facility.
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Education · The Punch ·
Ekiti SUBEB extends teachers’ recruitment examination
Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board has extended the teachers’ recruitment examination, indicating a change to the earlier schedule for applicants. The headline suggests the board is adjusting the recruitment process, though no further details are provided on the reason or the new examination date.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·UNIZIK bans ‘signing-off’ ceremonies on campus
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, UNIZIK, has prohibited signing-off ceremonies on campus, signalling a clampdown on the practice within the institution. The move concerns student activities tied to marking the end of academic programmes and affects how such celebrations may be conducted on university grounds.
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Education · BusinessDay ·Kano State aligns university salaries with federal structure in N4.7bn overhaul
Kano State has moved to align university salary structures with the federal system through a N4.7 billion overhaul, indicating a significant adjustment in higher education pay arrangements and funding within the state’s university sector.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Tension at UNICAL as Police stop chapel service
Tension reportedly rose at the University of Calabar after police intervened to stop a chapel service, prompting concern among those on campus. The incident suggests a disruption to a religious gathering within the institution, though further details about the cause and outcome are not provided in the headline.
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Education · Leadership News ·
2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Corps Members To Pass Out September 3
Leadership News reports that members of the 2025 Batch B Stream II National Youth Service Corps are scheduled to complete their service and pass out on September 3. The headline indicates the official exit date for the affected corps members under the current NYSC calendar.
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Education · Premium Times ·ASUU shuts Nigerian university, gives reason
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has shut down activities at a Nigerian university and stated the reason for the action. The development points to a dispute or grievance affecting academic operations, with the union taking an industrial step to press its position.
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Education · The Punch ·
How police helped 15-year-old Olumo Rock photographer return to school
Police support reportedly enabled a 15-year-old photographer working around Olumo Rock to return to school. The report focuses on how the teenager, known for taking photographs at the tourist site, was assisted in resuming his education.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·KASU VC dismisses claim that Nigerian universities operate outdated curricula
The Vice-Chancellor of Kaduna State University has rejected claims that Nigerian universities are using outdated curricula, indicating disagreement with concerns about the relevance of academic programmes in the country’s higher education system.
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Education · Vanguard ·ASUU shuts down IMSU, begins indefinite strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has shut down Imo State University and commenced an indefinite strike, disrupting academic activities at the institution. The action signals a breakdown in normal operations, with students and staff likely to face uncertainty until the dispute is resolved.
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Education · The Punch ·
Kano gov approves salary hike for two state universities’ staff
Kano State Governor has approved a salary increase for workers at two state-owned universities, indicating an adjustment in staff pay within the institutions. The development affects university employees in Kano and points to a state-level decision on higher education remuneration.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Imo varsity ASUU embarks on indefinite strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities at an Imo State university has begun an indefinite strike, signalling a suspension of academic activities by lecturers. The action is expected to affect teaching and related campus operations until further notice from the union or university authorities.
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Education · The Punch ·
ASUU shuts Imo varsity over unpaid entitlements, begins strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has shut down a university in Imo State and commenced a strike over unpaid entitlements, signalling a disruption to academic activities as the dispute between staff and management remains unresolved.
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Education · Daily Trust ·
ASUU grounds academic activities at Nasarawa varsity
Academic activities at a university in Nasarawa have been halted following action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, indicating a disruption to lectures and related campus operations. The development points to a fresh setback for students and the institution’s academic schedule.
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Education · The Punch ·
Why I gifted my son a goat on sign-out day — Mother
A mother explains the reason she presented her son with a goat during his sign-out celebration, highlighting the personal meaning behind the gesture on a milestone day marking the end of his studies.
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Education · The Punch ·
Enugu varsity suspends three law students for exam malpractice
An Enugu-based university has suspended three law students over alleged examination malpractice. The disciplinary action indicates the institution is responding to misconduct within its academic process, with the affected students facing sanctions tied to examination-related violations.
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