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Education · Leadership News ·Safe Schools Initiative Platform Records 4,150 School Registrations In Abia
The Safe Schools Initiative has recorded the registration of 4,150 schools in Abia State. This program aims to enhance security across educational institutions in the region. The milestone reflects ongoing efforts to digitize school data and implement safety protocols to protect students and staff from potential threats.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Zulum awards scholarships to 540 council workers to study forestry-related courses
Governor Babagana Zulum has granted scholarships to 540 local government employees to pursue studies in forestry-related disciplines. This initiative aims to enhance the professional capacity of council workers and support environmental conservation efforts within the state through specialized academic training and human resource development.
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Education · The Punch ·Fear persists, Oyo teacher laments lack of security after pupils’ rescue
A teacher in Oyo State has expressed concerns regarding the lack of adequate security measures following the recent rescue of abducted pupils. Despite the successful recovery of the students, educators in the region remain apprehensive about the safety of learning environments and have called for improved protection to prevent future occurrences.
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Education · Vanguard ·Nigerian newspapers review: Gunmen raid Kogi school, abduct principal, NECO official, students
Gunmen launched a raid on a school in Kogi State, resulting in the abduction of the principal, an official from the National Examinations Council, and several students. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region, specifically targeting educational institutions and endangering both staff and learners during the attack.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·JAMB warns candidates against illegal admissions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has cautioned candidates against accepting admission offers outside the official Central Admissions Processing System. This directive aims to curb illegal intake practices and ensures that only properly documented students are recognized for academic programs in Nigerian tertiary institutions to avoid future complications.
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Education · Daily Post ·Police crack down on cultism in secondary school, recover firearm from student in Taraba
The Taraba State Police Command has intensified efforts against cultism in educational institutions following the recovery of a firearm from a secondary school student. This operation is part of a broader crackdown on criminal activities and illegal associations within schools to ensure the safety of students and staff throughout the region.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Scrapping JAMB may lead to chaos — JAMB spokesperson, Fabian
Fabian, the spokesperson for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, has warned that abolishing the examination body could result in significant disorder within the Nigerian educational system. This statement responds to suggestions regarding the potential dissolution of the board, highlighting the expected administrative challenges for tertiary institution admissions.
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Education · BusinessDay ·Boosting research, varsity ranking top RSU ‘Faculty Away Day’ by governing council
The Rivers State University governing council recently organized a Faculty Away Day focused on enhancing the institution's global rankings. The initiative aims to prioritize research output and academic excellence to improve the university's standing among local and international peers through strategic planning and institutional development efforts.
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Education · Daily Post ·Abia parents recover illegal graduation fees from schools
Parents in Abia State have successfully retrieved funds paid to various schools for graduation ceremonies after the state government declared such charges illegal. The recovery follows a directive aimed at protecting parents from unauthorized levies and ensuring compliance with official education policies across the state.
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Education · Nairametrics ·
NECO to release 2026 SSCE results by first week of September
The National Examinations Council has scheduled the release of the 2026 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination results for the first week of September. This timeline provides candidates and educational institutions with a specific date for accessing performance records following the conclusion of the annual nationwide testing cycle.
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Education · Daily Post ·Alleged sexual assault: NANS demands justice over UNIZIK lecturer scandal
The National Association of Nigerian Students is demanding justice and a thorough investigation into allegations of sexual assault involving a lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University. The student organization seeks accountability for the reported misconduct to ensure the safety of students and maintain the academic integrity of the institution.
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Education · Daily Post ·Insecurity: Etiki Federal university seeks police collobaration
The Federal University in Ekiti State has requested enhanced collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force to address security concerns affecting the institution. This partnership aims to strengthen safety measures on campus and protect the academic community from potential threats, ensuring a more secure environment for students and staff members alike.
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Education · Daily Trust ·
NECO candidates, official, principal abducted in Kogi
Several candidates for the National Examinations Council, a school principal, and an official have been abducted in Kogi State. The kidnapping occurred while the victims were involved in activities related to the national examinations, highlighting persistent security concerns regarding the safety of students and educators in the region.
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Education · Vanguard ·Gunmen raid Kogi school, abduct principal, NECO official, students
Armed gunmen invaded a school in Kogi State and abducted the principal alongside a National Examinations Council (NECO) official. Several students were also taken during the raid on the educational facility. Authorities are responding to the incident following the abduction of the staff members and learners from the premises.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·OGITECH @20 tasks industry, academia on innovation to drive Nigeria’s growth
The Ogun State Institute of Technology marked its twentieth anniversary by calling for enhanced collaboration between the industrial sector and academic institutions. The institution emphasized that synergy between these stakeholders is essential for fostering innovation and driving sustainable economic growth across the country to address national development challenges.
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Education · ThisDay ·
NECO Targets Full CBT Transition as Hitch-free Exam Boosts Confidence
The National Examinations Council is preparing to transition all its examinations to a Computer-Based Testing format. This move follows the successful and hitch-free conduct of recent exams, which has increased the council's confidence in digital assessment methods as a viable replacement for traditional paper-based testing systems across Nigeria.
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Education · ThisDay ·
NYSC Tasks Employers, Stakeholders to Improve Corps Members’ Welfare
The National Youth Service Corps has urged employers and stakeholders to enhance the welfare of corps members across Nigeria. This call focuses on providing better living conditions and support to ensure that participants can effectively fulfill their national service obligations while contributing to the country's socioeconomic development.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·FUTA remodels oldest hall of residence
The Federal University of Technology, Akure, has completed the renovation of its oldest student hostel to enhance living conditions on campus. This infrastructure upgrade aims to modernize the aging facility, providing students with improved accommodation and better amenities while maintaining the university's commitment to campus development and student welfare.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·AAUA affiliation to boost teacher education, expand degree access — Heritage College
Heritage College has entered into an affiliation with Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, to enhance teacher training and broaden access to degree programs. The partnership aims to improve educational standards and provide more academic opportunities for students, strengthening the overall quality of teacher education within the institution and the region.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·FG tackling Nigeria’s learning crisis — Alausa
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through Education Minister Tunji Alausa, is implementing strategies to address the country's learning crisis. These measures aim to improve educational outcomes and resolve systemic challenges within the sector to enhance literacy and competency levels among students across various levels of the national schooling system.
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