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Education · ThisDay ·STEM Africa Equips 3,800 Young Nigerians with Hands-on Skills
STEM Africa has provided 3,800 young Nigerians with practical skills training, highlighting efforts to expand hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The development points to a focus on improving youth capacity through applied education and skills acquisition.
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Education · ThisDay ·
Foundations Host Regional Seminar to Promote Youth Reorientation
Foundations organised a regional seminar aimed at promoting youth reorientation, indicating a coordinated effort to engage young people through discussion and guidance. The event suggests a focus on values, awareness and development among youths within the region.
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Education · The Punch ·3,800 children gain hands-on AI, robotics skills through STEM
About 3,800 children have acquired practical skills in artificial intelligence and robotics through a STEM-focused programme, indicating expanded exposure to emerging technology and hands-on learning opportunities for young participants.
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Education · The Punch ·
Oloyede’s enduring legacy in JAMB
The report focuses on the lasting impact of Oloyede’s leadership in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, highlighting how his tenure is being viewed in relation to the agency’s development, reforms, and institutional direction within Nigeria’s education sector.
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Education · ThisDay ·
FG Launches Digital Acceleration Programme to Boost Students’ Employability
The federal government has launched a digital acceleration programme aimed at improving students’ employability by strengthening their digital skills and readiness for the job market, signalling a focus on technology-driven learning and workforce preparation.
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Education · ThisDay ·
BYU-Pathway Worldwide Secures NUC Accreditation to Operate in Nigeria
BYU-Pathway Worldwide has obtained accreditation from Nigeria’s National Universities Commission, allowing it to operate in the country. The development indicates formal regulatory approval for the education provider’s activities in Nigeria and marks a step in its expansion within the country’s higher education space.
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Education · The Punch ·
Parents, not students, behind exam malpractice, says Oloyede
JAMB Registrar Ishaq Oloyede said parents, rather than students, are responsible for exam malpractice, shifting attention to the role families may play in cheating during examinations. The report centres on his comments and the broader concern about integrity in Nigeria’s education system.
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Education · Vanguard ·Parents are behind exam malpractice, not students — Oloyede
Oloyede said parents, rather than students, are chiefly responsible for exam malpractice, shifting attention to the role families play in cheating during examinations. The remarks place accountability on adult influence in the education system and the wider conduct surrounding public exams.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·FG strengthens safe school initiative, reaffirms commitment to safety of learners
The Federal Government has moved to strengthen the Safe School Initiative and restated its commitment to protecting learners across the country. The development points to renewed attention on school safety measures and efforts aimed at creating a more secure learning environment for students and education workers.
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Education · Vanguard ·₦365m up for grabs as FG rolls out biggest student research prize
The Federal Government has introduced what is described as its largest student research prize, with a total of ₦365 million available. The initiative signals a major funding opportunity for student-led research and places education and innovation at the centre of the programme.
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Education · The Punch ·
Group demands cost breakdown before WAEC, NECO fee hike
A group has called for a detailed breakdown of proposed examination fee increases before any hike is introduced for WAEC and NECO, signalling concern over the basis and transparency of the planned cost changes.
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Education · Vanguard ·JAMB: Ex-minister tasks new registrar on Oloyede’s legacies
A former minister has urged the new registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board to sustain and build on the legacies associated with outgoing registrar Ishaq Oloyede. The development points to expectations of continuity in JAMB’s administration and reforms as leadership changes hands.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Tinubu urges South-East students to embrace digital skills
President Bola Tinubu has called on students in Nigeria’s South-East to adopt digital skills, signalling the importance of technology-focused learning and capacity building for young people in the region.
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Education · Leadership News ·
FULafia Approves N50m Research Grant To Boost Innovation, Attract External Funding
Federal University of Lafia has approved a N50 million research grant aimed at strengthening innovation within the institution and positioning researchers to secure more external funding. The move signals a focus on expanding research capacity and supporting projects with broader funding potential.
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Education · Vanguard ·ASUU branch gives Kebbi Govt, university board two weeks strike notice
An ASUU branch has issued a two-week strike notice to the Kebbi State Government and the university’s governing board, signalling a labour dispute within the institution. The notice indicates unresolved concerns that could disrupt academic activities if no agreement is reached within the period.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·FUD to deny students’ access to lectures, exams for dress code breach
FUD has indicated that students who breach its dress code may be barred from attending lectures and sitting examinations. The move suggests stricter enforcement of campus appearance rules and could affect students’ academic access if they fail to comply with the institution’s requirements.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Kano govt suspends 10% statutory tax payment for private schools
The Kano State government has suspended the 10 per cent statutory tax payment previously required from private schools. The move affects school operators in the state and signals a temporary halt to the tax obligation while further government action or clarification is awaited.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·FedPoly Bauchi dismisses report of alleged unjust expulsion of student
Federal Polytechnic Bauchi has rejected a report alleging that a student was unjustly expelled, indicating that the institution does not accept the claim as presented. The development centres on a dispute over the circumstances surrounding the student’s reported expulsion.
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Education · The Punch ·
How Nigerians can apply for World Bank’s 2027 Africa fellowship in US
The report outlines how Nigerians can apply for the World Bank’s 2027 Africa fellowship in the United States, focusing on application guidance for interested candidates seeking the opportunity.
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Education · The Punch ·
How Nigerians can apply for ECOWAS fully funded graduate programme
The report explains how Nigerians can apply for a fully funded ECOWAS graduate programme, outlining the process, likely eligibility requirements and key application details prospective candidates may need to follow in order to submit their entries within the stated timeframe.
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