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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·NELFUND clears June, July upkeep backlog
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has finalized the payment of outstanding upkeep allowances for June and July. This action addresses the backlog of financial support owed to students enrolled in the national loan program, ensuring the distribution of necessary funds for their welfare during the specified period.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·FG grants license to new private university in Ekiti
The Federal Government has approved the licensing of a new private university located in Ekiti State. This development expands the number of higher education institutions in the region, aimed at increasing access to tertiary education and fostering academic growth within the state through private sector participation.
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Education · BusinessDay ·Ijesa monarch seeks APC’s Oyebamiji support to actualise Obokun university dream
A traditional ruler from Ijesaland has requested the support of an All Progressives Congress chieftain, Oyebamiji, to facilitate the establishment of a proposed university in Obokun. The monarch aims to secure political and institutional backing to ensure the educational project becomes a reality for the local community.
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Education · Daily Post ·NANS escalates UNIUYO students’ NELFUND payment complaints
The National Association of Nigerian Students has intervened in grievances raised by University of Uyo students concerning the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. The student body is escalating issues related to payment delays and disbursement challenges to ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive their financial support through the federal government's educational credit scheme.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·‘Talent exists everywhere’: How I secured PhD opportunity, bagged US varsity honour — Nigeria’s Abdulmalik Salman
Abdulmalik Salman, a Nigerian academic, recently detailed his journey toward obtaining a PhD opportunity and receiving a formal honor from a university in the United States. His achievement highlights the successes of Nigerian scholars on the international stage and underscores the potential for academic excellence regardless of geographical origin.
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Education · PM News ·University of Ibadan mourns foremost Linguist Bamgbose
The University of Ibadan has formally expressed its condolences following the passing of Professor Ayo Bamgbose, an eminent linguist and academic. Recognized for his pioneering work in African linguistics, Bamgbose served the university for several decades and was highly regarded within the global academic community for his extensive scholarly contributions.
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Education · BusinessDay ·How becoming an astute journalist connects practice with classroom learning experience
Professional journalism experience plays a critical role in enhancing the classroom learning process. By integrating practical skills into academic frameworks, students gain a comprehensive understanding of the media industry, fostering a seamless transition between theoretical knowledge and real-world application in the evolving Nigerian media landscape.
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Education · Premium Times ·Kwara: From fragmented fixes to systemic educational reform, By Kabir Olayinka
Kwara State has transitioned from isolated interventions to a comprehensive systemic framework for educational reform. The government aims to improve learning outcomes and institutional efficiency through long-term structural changes, replacing previous methods of fragmented fixes with a coordinated strategy intended to revitalize the state’s entire education sector.
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Education · PM News ·
Taraba begins restructuring of health college into a polytechnic
The Taraba State government has initiated the process of converting the College of Health Technology into a full-fledged polytechnic. This administrative shift aims to restructure the institution's academic framework and expand its capacity to offer diverse technical and vocational programs within the state's educational sector.
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Education · BusinessDay ·Kaduna unveils data on 187,719 out-of-school children, targets return of 100,000 pupils
Kaduna State authorities have identified 187,719 children currently out of school and set a target to reintegrate 100,000 pupils into the education system. This initiative follows the release of comprehensive data aimed at addressing the educational gap and improving enrollment rates across the state.
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Education · The Punch ·Abia academy partners Pan-Atlantic varsity to train young leaders
An academy in Abia State has entered into a partnership with Pan-Atlantic University to provide leadership training for young people. This collaboration aims to equip the next generation of leaders with essential skills and knowledge through structured educational programs designed to foster development and excellence within the Nigerian youth population.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Renewed Hope Group Hails First Lady’s UNN Honorary Doctorate
The Renewed Hope Group has commended the First Lady following her receipt of an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The support organization expressed appreciation for the academic recognition, which highlights the First Lady's standing and the university's decision to honor her contributions to the Nigerian community and the nation.
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Education · Daily Post ·NAL foundational President, Bamgbose is dead
The foundational President of the Nigerian Academy of Letters, Bamgbose, has passed away. Recognized for his leadership and pioneering role within the academic institution, his death marks the loss of a significant figure in Nigeria's intellectual community. He was instrumental in the establishment and early development of the prestigious academy.
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Education · The Punch ·
Rising insecurity fuels NYSC redeployment requests
Increased security challenges across Nigeria are prompting more National Youth Service Corps members to seek redeployment from their assigned states. The rise in insecurity has led to concerns regarding the safety of graduates during their mandatory service year, resulting in a higher volume of relocation applications.
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Education · PM News ·
OAU Students’ Union concludes election, elects Ikuuboy as President
The Students’ Union of Obafemi Awolowo University has successfully completed its elective process. A student popularly identified as Ikuuboy emerged as the winner of the presidential contest, marking the conclusion of the transition cycle for the institution's representative student body.
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Education · ThisDay ·
Tinubu Challenges Varsities to Tackle Insecurity, Climate Change
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian universities to prioritize research and innovation aimed at addressing the nation's security concerns and the impact of climate change. The president emphasized the importance of academic contributions in developing sustainable solutions to these pressing national and global challenges through strategic scholarly engagement.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Kebbi Bans Students From Sign-Out Celebrations
Authorities in Kebbi State have implemented a ban on sign-out celebrations for students across the state. This move restricts the traditional end-of-exam festivities typically held by graduating students in various educational institutions. The directive focuses on regulating student activities to ensure order during the final period of their academic programs.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·iSI restates commitment to empowering African students, welcomes 100 scholarship awardees
The iSI organization has reaffirmed its dedication to supporting African students by welcoming one hundred new scholarship recipients. This initiative aims to provide educational empowerment through financial assistance and academic opportunities, reflecting the group's ongoing efforts to foster human capital development across the continent for the current session.
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Education · The Punch ·
Gowns before growth: Graduation ceremonies and the performance of privilege in Nigerian education
Educational institutions in Nigeria are emphasizing graduation ceremonies as displays of social privilege rather than focusing on academic growth. These events highlight the performance of status within the school system, raising questions about the prioritization of ceremonial traditions over the substantive development of students throughout their academic careers.
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Education · The Punch ·
Universities must drive solutions to insecurity, food crisis — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian universities to take a leading role in developing practical solutions for the country's security and food stability challenges. He stressed that academic institutions should focus on research initiatives that address these pressing national issues to foster long-term stability and economic growth.
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