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Education · Leadership News ·BREAKING: 4 Abducted In Kogi NECO Centre Attack Regain Freedom
Four individuals who were previously abducted during an attack on a National Examinations Council centre in Kogi State have regained their freedom. The victims were released after being seized at the examination facility, concluding their time in captivity. The incident occurred within the North-Central region of the country.
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Education · Daily Post ·Abducted Kogi NECO students, others rescued
Security personnel have rescued students of the National Examinations Council and other individuals who were previously abducted in Kogi State. The rescue operation follows a period of captivity for the victims, highlighting ongoing efforts to address insecurity and kidnapping within the region while ensuring the safety of students during their examinations.
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Education · Channels TV ·
HYPREP Begins Orientation For 300 Ogoni Youths in Professional Mud Logging Training
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project has commenced an orientation program for 300 youths from Ogoniland. This initiative focuses on providing professional training in mud logging to equip participants with specialized technical skills required for the oil and gas industry, aiming to enhance local capacity and employment opportunities.
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Education · Vanguard ·Breaking: Four kidnapped during NECO exams rescued – Kogi govt
The Kogi State government has announced the successful rescue of four individuals who were kidnapped during the National Examinations Council examinations. The rescue follows an abduction that occurred while the victims were present for the conduct of the state's educational assessments. Authorities confirmed that all four individuals have been safely recovered following the incident.
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Education · Vanguard ·Jonathan’s son graduates from UK varsity
A son of former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has completed his academic studies and graduated from a university in the United Kingdom. This development marks a personal milestone for the former leader's family as they celebrate the successful conclusion of the young man's tertiary education at an international institution.
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Education · The Punch ·Lagos releases 2026/2027 academic calendar, fixes September 14 resumption
The Lagos State Government has announced the official academic calendar for the 2026/2027 session, setting the resumption date for September 14. This schedule provides early guidance for schools, parents, and administrators within the state, facilitating advance planning for the upcoming academic year and ensuring a structured start to the new term.
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Education · The Punch ·
Jonathan’s son graduates from UK university
A son of former Nigerian President Jonathan has completed his higher education and graduated from a university in the United Kingdom. This academic milestone marks a significant achievement for the family, highlighting the successful conclusion of his studies abroad as he joins other international graduates at the British institution.
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Education · The Punch ·
FG unifies skills development, ends ITF-NBTE supremacy battle
The Federal Government has harmonized skills development frameworks in Nigeria, effectively resolving a long-standing jurisdictional dispute between the Industrial Training Fund and the National Board for Technical Education. This unification aims to streamline the vocational training sector and provide a clearer path for technical skills acquisition and certification across the country.
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Education · The Punch ·
JUST IN: FG releases 2026 common entrance results
The Federal Government has officially announced the release of the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination results. Candidates who sat for the examination for admission into various Federal Unity Colleges nationwide can now access their performance details through the portals provided by the National Examinations Council to facilitate further admission processes.
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Education · The Punch ·
UNIZIK denies lecturer’s involvement in viral sex scandal video
Nnamdi Azikiwe University has officially denied reports linking one of its lecturers to a viral video involving a sex scandal. The institution clarified that the individual featured in the footage is not a member of its academic staff, following widespread social media speculation regarding the incident.
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Education · Premium Times ·NUC approves AI, cyber security programmes for ESUT
The National Universities Commission has granted approval to the Enugu State University of Science and Technology to commence degree programs in artificial intelligence and cyber security. This expansion aims to enhance the institution's curriculum in line with global technological trends and provide students with specialized skills in emerging digital fields.
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Education · ThisDay ·
UNICEF Lauds FG For Rescuing Abducted Oyo Schools’ Pupils, Teachers
UNICEF has commended the Federal Government for the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State. The international organization expressed appreciation for the government's intervention in securing the release of the captives, highlighting the importance of safety for children and educators in the region.
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Education · Leadership News ·
ITF, NBTE End Long-Running Mandate Dispute, Launch Unified Skills Framework
The Industrial Training Fund and the National Board for Technical Education have resolved a long-standing jurisdictional dispute. Both agencies launched a unified skills framework to streamline technical training and vocational standards in Nigeria, aiming to improve cooperation and enhance the nation's workforce development through a synchronized approach to skill acquisition.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Zulum rolls out free gas cylinders to 23,700 teachers, environmental vanguards
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has distributed free cooking gas cylinders to 23,700 individuals, including teachers and environmental vanguards. The initiative serves to support the welfare of educators and promote environmental sustainability by providing cleaner energy alternatives for domestic use across the state.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·FG releases 2026 common entrance results
The Federal Government has officially released the results of the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination. These results determine the placement of primary school pupils into Federal Unity Colleges across Nigeria. Candidates can now access their scores through the official portal to begin the admission process for the upcoming academic session.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Senate passes Federal University of Medical Laboratory bill
The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill to establish the Federal University of Medical Laboratory Science. This legislative move aims to create a specialized higher education institution dedicated to training professionals and conducting advanced research in medical laboratory science to improve the quality of the nation's healthcare system.
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Education · Channels TV ·
IBBU Relocates 41 Pioneer Medical Students To ABU Zaria For Clinical Training
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, has relocated forty-one pioneer medical students to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, for their clinical training. This partnership enables the inaugural batch of students to access necessary facilities and practical experience. The move is designed to facilitate the progression of their medical studies in a fully equipped teaching hospital environment.
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Education · Daily Post ·Stakeholders back NCC’s proposed zero-rated access to educational platforms
Stakeholders have expressed support for a proposal by the Nigerian Communications Commission to provide zero-rated access to educational platforms. This initiative aims to allow students and educators to access academic resources without incurring data costs, potentially enhancing digital learning across Nigeria's education sector through improved internet accessibility.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Crisis looms in LASU as SSANU issues 14-day strike notice over welfare
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities at Lagos State University has issued a fourteen-day ultimatum to the institution's management regarding staff welfare concerns. This notice precedes a potential industrial action that could disrupt academic activities if the demands of the non-academic staff union remain unaddressed within the stipulated timeframe.
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Education · The Punch ·
Why army’s response to Kogi school attack was delayed — Commander
An army commander has explained the reasons behind the delayed military response to an attack on a school in Kogi State. The statement addresses public concerns regarding the speed of the intervention during the security breach, providing context on the circumstances that hindered immediate action by the troops.
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