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Education · The Punch ·School safety must go beyond policing – Stakeholders
Stakeholders say efforts to keep schools safe should extend beyond policing, indicating that broader measures are needed to protect students and learning environments. The headline suggests a focus on wider strategies for school safety rather than relying only on security enforcement.
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Education · The Punch ·
Foundation inducts 499 education leaders
A foundation has inducted 499 education leaders in an initiative focused on the education sector. The development indicates a large-scale programme involving school or academic leadership, though further details about the foundation, participants and objectives are not provided in the headline.
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Education · The Punch ·
Tinubu approves regularisation of 3,252 PTA teachers
President Bola Tinubu has approved the regularisation of 3,252 PTA teachers, indicating a move to formalise their employment status. The decision affects teachers engaged under Parent-Teacher Association arrangements and points to a development in staffing within the education sector.
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Education · ThisDay ·ASUSS Raises Concerns Over Attacks on Schools, Urges Govt to Take Proactive Measures
The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools has expressed concern over attacks on schools and called on the government to adopt proactive measures to improve safety. The headline indicates the union is urging preventive action to protect students, staff and educational facilities.
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Education · The Punch ·
WACT expands scholarship scheme with 52 new beneficiaries
WACT has expanded its scholarship scheme by adding 52 new beneficiaries, indicating a broader reach for its education support programme. The development points to increased assistance for students under the initiative, though further details on eligibility, funding, and locations are not provided in the headline.
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Education · The Punch ·
NAPPS faults states over non-state schools policy
NAPPS has criticised state governments over their policy approach to non-state schools, signalling a dispute involving the regulation or treatment of privately run education providers. The development points to concerns from the association about how state-level decisions may affect schools outside direct government ownership.
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Education · The Punch ·
LAUTECH restructures leadership, creates third DVC office
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology has reorganised its leadership structure and introduced a third Deputy Vice-Chancellor office, signalling an administrative change at the institution. The move suggests an expansion of top management responsibilities within the university’s governance framework.
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Education · The Punch ·
Catholic group promotes education, empowerment through Bible quiz
A Catholic group is using a Bible quiz initiative to support education and promote empowerment among participants. The programme appears aimed at encouraging learning, faith-based engagement, and personal development within the community through structured academic and religious activities.
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Education · The Punch ·
Oyo pupils shine in maiden sign language contest
Pupils in Oyo State recorded notable performances in the first edition of a sign language contest, highlighting student participation in inclusive education activities. The event focused on sign language skills and drew attention to efforts supporting communication access and learning opportunities for young participants.
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Education · The Punch ·
FG to blacklist schools, publishers using unapproved textbooks
The Federal Government plans to blacklist schools and publishers found using textbooks that have not received official approval. The move signals tighter oversight of educational materials and possible sanctions for institutions and companies that fail to comply with approved standards.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Vanguards Academy graduates 71, unveils silver jubilee logo
Vanguards Academy has graduated 71 students and also unveiled its silver jubilee logo, marking preparations for its 25th anniversary. The development highlights both the school’s latest graduating class and a milestone celebration in its institutional history.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Boost For Education As Tinubu Approves 3,252 PTA Teachers
President Bola Tinubu has approved the engagement of 3,252 Parent-Teacher Association teachers, a move indicating additional staffing support for schools and a likely boost to education delivery in the affected areas.
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Education · The Punch ·
FG, Yakubu Gowon varsity collaborate on diplomatic training
The Federal Government and Yakubu Gowon University are set to work together on diplomatic training, signalling a partnership focused on developing capacity in diplomacy and related skills through the institution.
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Education · ThisDay ·
Nestlé Nigeria Opens Applications for Community Scholarship Programme
Nestlé Nigeria has opened applications for its Community Scholarship Programme, signalling the start of a new intake for eligible beneficiaries. The announcement points to an education-focused initiative by the company aimed at supporting students through a community-based scholarship scheme.
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Education · The Punch ·
The distance between degree and job
The Punch reports on the gap between university degrees and actual employment outcomes, focusing on how education may not directly translate into available jobs. The piece points to a disconnect between academic qualifications and labour market demands, highlighting challenges faced by graduates seeking relevant work.
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Education · The Punch ·
Allowance row: FUTA workers protest, demand payment
Workers at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, are protesting over an allowance dispute and demanding payment of what they say is owed to them. The action highlights tension between staff and management over unresolved welfare and remuneration issues at the institution.
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Education · The Punch ·
Varsities eye $500m solar funding amid worsening power crisis
Nigerian universities are seeking access to about $500 million in solar funding as electricity problems worsen, indicating a push for alternative power solutions to support campus operations and reduce dependence on unstable public supply.
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Education · Premium Times ·Seven abducted Poly students rescued in Ogun
Seven students of a polytechnic who were abducted in Ogun State have been rescued, according to the report. The headline indicates a successful recovery operation involving the students, though no further details are provided about the circumstances of the abduction or the rescue.
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Education · Premium Times ·Abiodun declares no safe haven for kidnappers as abducted Ogun students are rescued
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun said kidnappers would find no refuge in the state after abducted students in Ogun were rescued. The headline indicates the rescue has been completed and frames the governor’s response as a security warning against criminal activity.
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Education · Daily Post ·Abiodun declares no safe haven for kidnappers as security forces rescue abducted Ogun students
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun said kidnappers would find no refuge in the state after security forces rescued abducted students in Ogun. The development highlights the government’s security stance and the role of security agencies in responding to the abduction.
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