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Education · Vanguard ·NANS issues 72-hour ultimatum to Ogun Govt over abducted students
The National Association of Nigerian Students has given the Ogun State Government a 72-hour ultimatum over students reported to have been abducted, signalling pressure on authorities to act urgently. The headline indicates rising concern from the student body about the incident and the government’s response.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·PSC appoints AIG Auwal Mohammed as Police Academy commandant
The Police Service Commission has appointed Assistant Inspector-General of Police Auwal Mohammed as the commandant of the Police Academy, signalling a leadership change at the institution responsible for police training and development.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Ekiti gov awards scholarship to 14-year-old World Spelling Bee champion
Ekiti State Governor has awarded a scholarship to a 14-year-old student who emerged champion at the World Spelling Bee, highlighting official recognition for the teenager’s academic achievement and spelling success.
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Education · BellaNaija ·Ameerah Legacy Foundation Inaugural Launch: Academic Awards and Free Health Screening to Surulere Public Schools.
BellaNaija reports on the inaugural launch of the Ameerah Legacy Foundation, highlighting plans for academic awards and free health screening for public schools in Surulere. The event centres on support for students and school communities through education-focused recognition and basic health outreach.
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Education · The Punch ·Edo dep gov gifts Nigeria’s fourth-best UTME candidate N1m
Edo State’s deputy governor has given N1 million to a student identified as Nigeria’s fourth-best candidate in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, signalling official recognition of the student’s academic performance in the national entrance exam.
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Rising power bills: BUK bans charging of electric vehicles on campus
Bayero University Kano has barred the charging of electric vehicles on campus as electricity costs rise. The move indicates the institution is taking steps to manage power expenses and regulate how electricity is used within its facilities.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Ekiti govt to recruit 1,500 teachers for primary, basic schools
The Ekiti State Government plans to recruit 1,500 teachers for primary and basic schools, indicating a move to strengthen staffing in the state’s public education system. The development centres on teacher hiring for lower levels of schooling in Ekiti.
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WAEC disowns list of 50 schools with withheld WASSCE results
WAEC has denied responsibility for a circulating list claiming to name 50 schools whose WASSCE results were withheld. The headline indicates the examination body is distancing itself from the document and signalling that the list should not be treated as an official release.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·NUC approves new academic programmes for AUN
The Nigerian Universities Commission has approved new academic programmes for AUN, indicating an expansion of the university’s course offerings. The development points to regulatory clearance for the institution to introduce additional areas of study within its academic structure.
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Education · Leadership News ·Edo Deputy Gov Rewards UTME Star With N1m
Edo State’s deputy governor rewarded a high-performing UTME candidate with N1 million, highlighting official recognition for academic achievement in the state. The report centres on the cash award given to the student identified as a standout performer in the examination.
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Education · ThisDay ·
Ameerah Legacy Foundation Marks Inaugural Launch with Academic Excellence Awards
Ameerah Legacy Foundation has formally launched its inaugural programme, marking the occasion with the presentation of academic excellence awards. The event highlights the foundation’s entry into public activity and its focus on recognising educational achievement through honours given to outstanding students or scholars.
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Education · Vanguard ·Lagos professors earn less than secondary school principals – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities said professors in Lagos earn less than secondary school principals, highlighting concerns about pay levels in the university system. The claim points to continuing debate over salary structures, staff welfare and funding in Nigeria’s education sector.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Saapade abduction: NANS declares mass protest, issues 72-hour ultimatum
Following an abduction in Saapade, the National Association of Nigerian Students has announced plans for a mass protest and given a 72-hour ultimatum, signalling pressure for a response from relevant authorities over the incident.
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Education · Leadership News ·
1.2m Students Pass CB-WASSCE As WAEC Releases Results
WAEC has released the results of the CB-WASSCE, with 1.2 million students reported to have passed. The development marks a major outcome in the examination cycle and highlights the scale of participation and performance in the computer-based school certificate examination.
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Education · BusinessDay ·WAEC drives down exam malpractices by 1.11% in 2026 CB-WASSCE
WAEC reported a 1.11 percent reduction in examination malpractice in the 2026 computer-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination, indicating a decline in reported cheating cases during the conduct of the assessment.
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Education · Vanguard ·NELFUND disburses N303bn student loans to 850,000 beneficiaries in two years
NELFUND has disbursed N303 billion in student loans to 850,000 beneficiaries over a two-year period, indicating the scale of the scheme’s reach and funding support for students across Nigeria within that timeframe.
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NANS gives Ogun 72-hour ultimatum over abducted students’ rescue, campus insecurity
The National Association of Nigerian Students has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Ogun State Government over the rescue of abducted students and concerns about insecurity on campuses in the state. The action signals mounting pressure for an urgent response to student safety issues.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·WAEC: What to do if your 2026 WASSCE result is withheld
The report explains the steps candidates should take if their 2026 WASSCE result is withheld by WAEC, focusing on how to seek clarification, follow official procedures and understand possible reasons for the decision.
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Education · Vanguard ·Ekiti First Lady declares war on sexual harassment in tertiary institutions
Ekiti State’s First Lady has announced a push against sexual harassment in tertiary institutions, signalling a renewed focus on student safety and accountability within higher education. The development points to efforts aimed at addressing misconduct and strengthening protections across colleges and universities in the state.
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Education · Vanguard ·Edo Deputy Governor rewards South-South best UTME student
Edo State’s deputy governor has rewarded the student identified as the best performer in the South-South region’s UTME results. The development highlights official recognition for academic excellence and draws attention to student achievement in a key national entrance examination.
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