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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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Two Kogi varsity students expelled for practising gay
Two students from a university in Kogi State have been expelled following allegations of engaging in same-sex activities. The institution’s management enforced the disciplinary measure after determining that the students violated the school's code of conduct. This decision aligns with the university's policies regarding student behavior and the maintenance of institutional moral standards.
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Education · Vanguard ·From fragmented fixes to systemic reform: Governor AbdulRazaq’s education blueprint
Governor AbdulRazaq has introduced a comprehensive educational blueprint for Kwara State, transitioning from temporary solutions to structured systemic reforms. The initiative focuses on an overhaul of the state's educational sector through strategic planning and implementation of standardized policies to enhance learning outcomes across various levels.
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Education · Leadership News ·Group Hails UNN Honorary Degree Conferred On Oluremi Tinubu
A group has commended the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, for conferring an honorary degree upon the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The organization expressed support for the institution's decision to recognize her public service and contributions to the country during a recent ceremony held at the university.
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Education · The Punch ·
NSCDC unveils safety campaign to secure schools in Abia
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has launched a safety campaign aimed at enhancing security across educational institutions in Abia State. This initiative focuses on protecting students and staff from potential threats, reinforcing the government's commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment within the region's schools.
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Education · Vanguard ·UNN CONVOCATION: Provide solutions to insecurity, food scarcity, Tinubu tasks Academia
President Bola Tinubu has urged the Nigerian academic community to develop actionable strategies for addressing the nation's security concerns and food scarcity. During the convocation ceremony of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, the president emphasized that scholars should prioritize research that offers practical solutions to the pressing socio-economic challenges currently affecting the country.
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Education · The Punch ·
Kogi varsity expels two students over gay practice, rusticates four for fighting
The management of Kogi State University has expelled two students following allegations of same-sex activities within the institution. Furthermore, four other students were rusticated for their participation in physical altercations, as the university administration enforces disciplinary measures according to its established code of student conduct.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Federal Government To Upgrade Nigerian Army Varsity Biu
The Nigerian Federal Government has announced plans to upgrade the facilities and infrastructure at the Nigerian Army University, Biu. This initiative aims to enhance the institution's capacity for academic excellence and specialized military research, aligning it with global standards for higher education and professional military development within the country.
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Education · BusinessDay ·Sanusi touts Almajiri Literacy Model as Yusuf wins international award in London
Former Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II has advocated for the Almajiri Literacy Model during an event in London where Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf received an international award. The initiative seeks to improve educational standards by integrating modern literacy into the traditional Islamic schooling system common in northern Nigeria.
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Education · BusinessDay ·Edutech Global to build University of Abuja’s digital campus, aiming for 30,000 distance learners
Edutech Global has partnered with the University of Abuja to develop a digital campus infrastructure. The initiative aims to support approximately 30,000 distance learning students through specialized online platforms, significantly expanding the institution’s capacity to provide flexible higher education opportunities across Nigeria.
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Education · Daily Post ·‘It’s troubling’ – Ojudu questions NANS’ silence amid mass abduction of students
Babafemi Ojudu has raised concerns regarding the National Association of Nigerian Students' perceived lack of response to the recent mass abductions of students across the country. The former presidential aide questioned the student body's silence despite the increasing security challenges currently affecting various educational institutions and the safety of learners in multiple regions.
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Education · PM News ·
Doyin Aguoru: The scholar who breaks barriers and collapses boundaries
Doyin Aguoru is a Nigerian academic recognized for her contributions to scholarship and her ability to transcend traditional boundaries in her field. The report highlights her professional journey and the impact of her work within the educational sector, positioning her as a figure of significant influence in contemporary research and learning.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·NUC licences Transatlantic University of Medicine, clears institution for academic activities
The National Universities Commission has officially licensed the Transatlantic University of Medicine for operation. This clearance allows the newly established institution to begin academic activities within the Nigerian higher education sector, marking its formal entry as a recognized medical training facility.
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Education · Premium Times ·Otti’s gradual but steady push into the future of basic education in Abia, By Ururu Aja
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has initiated a series of strategic reforms aimed at modernizing basic education across the region. These efforts focus on improving school infrastructure and the quality of instruction provided to students. The administration's objective is to establish a sustainable foundation for the state's educational system through consistent policy implementation.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Nigeria’s first Professor of Linguistics, Ayo Bamgbose, dies at 94
Ayo Bamgbose, Nigeria’s pioneer Professor of Linguistics, has passed away at the age of 94. The distinguished academic was widely recognized for his foundational work in the study of Nigerian languages and his extensive contributions to the development of linguistics within the nation's higher education system.
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Education · Premium Times ·UNN: When the lion’s roar fades, By Osmund Agbo
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, faces significant challenges regarding its academic standards and institutional infrastructure. An analysis examines the perceived decline of the university, once considered a premier center of learning, while highlighting various factors that have impacted its historical reputation and performance within the Nigerian higher education sector.
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Education · Daily Post ·Kogi varsity expels two students for gay activities, rusticates four
A university in Kogi State has expelled two students and rusticated four others for their alleged involvement in homosexual activities. The institution's management enforced these disciplinary measures as part of its effort to maintain order and adhere to the school's code of conduct. The decision reflects the university's strict stance on student behavior.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Kogi varsity expels two students over gay practice, rusticates four others
A university in Kogi State has expelled two students and rusticated four others for their alleged involvement in same-sex activities. The institution announced these disciplinary measures as part of its enforcement of school regulations and internal codes of conduct regarding student behavior.
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