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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·VC wants scholars to examine dynamics of River transportation
A Vice-Chancellor has urged academic scholars to conduct in-depth research into the various dynamics of river transportation. The call seeks to encourage the scholarly community to analyze inland waterway systems and provide intellectual insights that could inform policy decisions and improve the efficiency of water-based travel.
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Education · The Punch ·Gunmen abduct poly students in Ogun
Unidentified gunmen have abducted students from a polytechnic located in Ogun State. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns regarding educational institutions in the region. Local authorities and security agencies are expected to respond to the situation to facilitate the safe return of the kidnapped students.
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Education · Vanguard ·ESUT imposes N500,000 penalty on reckless driving after final exams
Enugu State University of Science and Technology has introduced a N500,000 fine for students found driving recklessly following their final examinations. The institution implemented this measure to curb dangerous celebrations on campus and enhance safety for all members of the university community during the conclusion of the academic session.
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Education · The Punch ·
Ogun monarch decries gap between graduates, industry needs
A traditional ruler in Ogun State has highlighted the growing disconnect between the skills of university graduates and the requirements of the industrial sector. The monarch emphasized the need for educational institutions to align their curricula with current market demands to improve the employability of Nigerian youths.
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Education · Vanguard ·Ogun Poly: Police begin rescue operations as five students kidnapped
The Nigeria Police Force has launched rescue operations to locate and free five students kidnapped from a polytechnic in Ogun State. Security officials are actively tracking the abductors to ensure the safe return of the students. No details regarding the motive or identity of the victims have been provided by the authorities.
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Education · BusinessDay ·Alausa unveils household mapping strategy to cut out-of-school population
Minister of Education Tunji Alausa has introduced a household mapping strategy designed to address the high number of out-of-school children in Nigeria. This initiative aims to identify children currently not enrolled in formal education systems and implement targeted interventions to integrate them back into schools across various regions of the country.
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Education · PM News ·Tracing Riccardo Pelizzo’s Academic career across several continents
Riccardo Pelizzo has established an academic career that spans multiple continents and various international institutions. His professional journey includes significant research and teaching roles in several countries, illustrating a global trajectory within the field of political science and public policy across diverse geographical regions and academic environments.
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Education · The Punch ·
FG adopts Kaduna model to track out-of-school children nationwide
The Federal Government of Nigeria has decided to implement a tracking system for out-of-school children across all states, following a model successfully utilized in Kaduna State. This national initiative aims to identify and monitor children who are not enrolled in formal education to improve school attendance rates throughout the country.
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Education · PM News ·
Students escape through ceiling as gunmen kidnap five in Ogun Poly, Police begin hunt
Gunmen kidnapped five individuals at a polytechnic in Ogun State during a recent attack. While some students managed to escape the assault by hiding in the building's ceiling, the police have commenced a search operation to rescue those taken and arrest the suspects involved in the abduction.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·FG adopts Kaduna household mapping model to track out-of-school children nationwide
The Nigerian Federal Government has integrated a household mapping strategy previously used in Kaduna State to identify and monitor out-of-school children across the country. This initiative aims to improve data collection on children who are not enrolled in the formal education system, facilitating targeted interventions to increase school enrollment rates nationwide.
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Education · The Punch ·
First Lady seeks Saudi Arabia’s help to reform Almajiri education
Nigeria's First Lady has requested support from Saudi Arabia to improve and reform the Almajiri education system within the country. The initiative aims to address the challenges faced by children in the traditional Islamic schooling system by seeking international collaboration and expertise to enhance educational outcomes and social welfare.
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Education · Vanguard ·JAMB can’t force candidates to remove hijab – Court
A court has ruled that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board lacks the legal authority to compel female candidates to remove their hijabs. This decision restricts the examination body from enforcing policies that require the removal of religious headcoverings during the registration and conduct of its national examinations.
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Education · Vanguard ·Oprah Winfrey to close down her school in South Africa after 20 years
Oprah Winfrey has announced plans to close her school in South Africa following twenty years of operation. The institution, established two decades ago, will end its tenure in the region’s educational landscape. This move concludes a long-term philanthropic project aimed at providing schooling opportunities to South African students since its inception.
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Education · The Punch ·
Nigerian professor emerges Rwanda’s top business, management researcher
A Nigerian academic has been recognized as the leading researcher in business and management within Rwanda. This achievement highlights the contributions of Nigerian scholars to the international academic community and underscores the growing recognition of African researchers in global business studies and educational development across the continent.
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Education · Daily Trust ·
Gov Lawal reinstates suspended Gusau poly rector
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reinstated the suspended Rector of the Abdu Gusau Polytechnic in Talata Mafara. The directive ends the rector's period of administrative suspension and restores formal leadership to the state-owned institution as part of the government's efforts to stabilize the tertiary education sector.
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Education · Leadership News ·
284 UI Academics Donate N6m To Rehabilitate Oyo Kidnap Victims
A group of 284 academic staff members from the University of Ibadan contributed six million naira to support the rehabilitation of kidnap victims in Oyo State. The donation aims to provide assistance and relief to individuals affected by insecurity within the region through collective philanthropic efforts by the university community.
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Education · Daily Post ·Five students kidnapped as gunmen attack Ogun polytechnic hostel
Gunmen attacked a polytechnic hostel in Ogun State, resulting in the abduction of five students. The incident occurred during a raid on the residential facility. Local authorities and security agencies are expected to commence investigations into the kidnapping to ensure the safe rescue of the affected students.
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Education · Leadership News ·
First Lady Seeks Saudi Support To Educate Almajiri, Out-Of-School Children
Nigeria's First Lady has requested support from Saudi Arabia to address the educational needs of Almajiri and out-of-school children across the country. The initiative seeks to provide learning opportunities for vulnerable youth and reduce the high number of children currently excluded from the formal schooling system.
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Education · Vanguard ·Aiyedatiwa approves N1.1bn intervention to end AAUA strike
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved a 1.1 billion naira intervention fund for Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko. This financial measure aims to address the demands of the institution's staff and facilitate the suspension of the current strike action, ensuring the resumption of academic activities at the state-owned university.
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Education · PM News ·
Redeemer’s University inducts 63 graduate nurses
Redeemer’s University has officially inducted sixty-three graduate nurses into the nursing profession during a recent ceremony. The event marks the transition of these students into the professional healthcare workforce following the completion of their academic and clinical training requirements at the private institution.
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