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Education · BusinessDay ·WACT invests in local talent with 52 new scholarships
WACT has expanded its investment in local talent by awarding 52 new scholarships, signalling support for education and workforce development. The move indicates a structured effort to provide more opportunities for beneficiaries while strengthening skills development within the local community.
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Education · BusinessDay ·Students in Denmark will have to verbally defend written assignments as government fights AI cheating
Students in Denmark will be required to verbally defend their written assignments under a government measure aimed at curbing cheating linked to artificial intelligence. The move signals tighter assessment rules as schools respond to concerns about AI use in academic work.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Awka: UNN Alumni elects new executive council
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka Alumni association in Awka has elected a new executive council. The development points to a leadership transition within the local alumni body, with newly chosen officials expected to oversee the group’s activities and coordination in the area.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Tinubu has ended era of prolonged ASUU strikes — Presidency
The Presidency says President Tinubu has brought an end to the long period of prolonged ASUU strikes, presenting the development as a major shift in the handling of university labour disputes in Nigeria’s public education system.
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Education · Vanguard ·UI removes admission quota barrier for distance learning candidates
The University of Ibadan has removed an admission quota restriction affecting candidates seeking entry through its distance learning programme, signalling a policy change in how places are allocated for that mode of study.
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Education · Leadership News ·Borno CAN Declares 3-Day Fasting, Prayers For Abducted Schoolchildren
The Christian Association of Nigeria in Borno State has announced a three-day period of fasting and prayer in response to the abduction of schoolchildren. The move signals a religious and community response to the incident while attention remains on the fate of the affected students.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Ebonyi govt approves N30,000 monthly stipend for corps members
Ebonyi State Government has approved a N30,000 monthly stipend for corps members serving in the state, signalling a new allowance package for National Youth Service Corps participants posted there. The decision highlights state support for corps members during their service year.
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Education · The Punch ·Over 500 sit entrance exam for Delta technical colleges
More than 500 candidates reportedly took part in the entrance examination for Delta State technical colleges, indicating notable interest in admission into the institutions. The development centres on the state’s technical education system and the selection process for prospective students.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·UI opens free ODeL admission window for 2026 Post-UTME candidates
The University of Ibadan has opened a free Open and Distance e-Learning admission window for candidates seeking 2026 Post-UTME entry, signalling the start of applications under its ODeL programme for eligible prospective students.
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Education · Leadership News ·
TSUBEB Denies Unlawfully Retaining Directors Beyond Retirement Age
The Taraba State Universal Basic Education Board, TSUBEB, has rejected allegations that it kept directors in office beyond the official retirement age. The development centres on compliance with public service retirement rules and the board’s handling of senior administrative positions.
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Education · BellaNaija ·Broadcasting Competency Workshop: Professionalise Your Content, Improve Your Delivery, and Build Your Brand
BellaNaija reports on a broadcasting competency workshop focused on helping participants professionalise their content, improve on-air or presentation delivery, and strengthen their personal or professional brand within the media space.
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Education · ThisDay ·
Abia Leadership Academy, Strategic Institution For Training Future Leaders, Says Gov
Abia State Governor says the Abia Leadership Academy is a strategic institution aimed at preparing future leaders. The headline indicates the academy is being positioned as an important platform for leadership training and development within the state.
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Education · Daily Post ·Taraba SUBEB rejects claims of illegal tenure extension for officials
Taraba State Universal Basic Education Board has dismissed allegations that officials were granted an illegal extension of tenure. The development centres on claims about the continued stay of board officials in office, with the agency maintaining that the accusations are unfounded.
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Education · ThisDay ·
Gov Yahaya Receives Report of Taskforce Committee on Reforms, Revitalisation of Basic, Technical Education
Governor Yahaya has received the report of a taskforce committee focused on reforms and the revitalisation of basic and technical education. The development indicates a formal step in reviewing recommendations aimed at improving the state’s foundational and vocational education sectors.
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Education · ThisDay ·
Just In: DSS Arrests Three More Suspects Over Kidnap of Nasarawa Varsity Professor
The Department of State Services has arrested three additional suspects in connection with the kidnapping of a professor at a university in Nasarawa State, indicating an expansion of the ongoing investigation into the abduction case.
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Education · PM News ·
DSS nabs 3 more suspects over abduction of Nasarawa varsity Prof
The Department of State Services has arrested three additional suspects in connection with the abduction of a university professor in Nasarawa State. The development suggests an ongoing investigation as security authorities continue efforts to track those linked to the kidnapping case.
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Education · Premium Times ·The memoir on NIPSS, NIPR and an AI study that outlived institutional setbacks, By Kabir Abdulsalam
Kabir Abdulsalam writes about a memoir involving NIPSS and NIPR, alongside an artificial intelligence study that continued despite institutional setbacks. The headline suggests a focus on the relationship between public institutions, research efforts and the endurance of an academic or policy-related project.
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Education · Daily Post ·Niger govt sets one-year deadline for clinical training of medical students in Minna
The Niger State Government has set a one-year deadline for the commencement or completion of clinical training for medical students in Minna, signalling a timeline for progress in the state’s medical education programme and related training arrangements.
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Education · The Punch ·
NEC committee commends Yobe varsity biomedical research centre
A committee of the National Economic Council has praised the biomedical research centre at Yobe State University, signalling official recognition of the institution’s work. The development highlights attention on research capacity within the university and its role in biomedical studies in the state.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·History is more than dates, it’s about consequences that shape people and nations — Uchenna Ignatius, Adeleke University’s History/Int’l Studies First Class graduate
Uchenna Ignatius, a First Class graduate of History and International Studies at Adeleke University, highlights history as more than a record of dates, stressing its role in explaining consequences that influence individuals and nations. The report centres on his academic achievement and perspective on the discipline.
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