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Education · Vanguard ·Breaking: FG suspends planned increase in WAEC, NECO registration fees
The Federal Government has suspended the planned hike in registration fees for the West African Examinations Council and the National Examinations Council. This decision ensures that the costs for candidates remain at the current rates following earlier indications of a possible increment in the examination charges across the country.
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Education · The Punch ·FG suspends proposed WAEC, NECO fee hike
The Federal Government has suspended the planned increase in examination fees for the West African Examinations Council and the National Examinations Council. This decision ensures that registration costs for these secondary school certificate exams remain unchanged for candidates across the country until further notice.
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Education · Daily Post ·Bandits kidnap Oyo school headmaster, demand N30m ransom
Bandits have abducted a school headmaster in Oyo State and are demanding a 30 million naira ransom for his release. The kidnapping adds to the security challenges in the area, as the victim's family and the local community face the significant financial demand while seeking his safe return.
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Education · Leadership News ·Gunmen Abduct 60-Year-Old Nomadic School Headmaster In Oyo, Demand ₦30m Ransom
Gunmen have abducted a 60-year-old headmaster of a nomadic school in Oyo State. The kidnappers are demanding a ₦30 million ransom for his release. This kidnapping has caused significant concern within the local community, highlighting the ongoing security challenges involving the abduction of educational officials in the region.
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Education · Vanguard ·Gunmen kidnap Oyo school headmaster, demand N30m ransom
Gunmen have abducted a school headmaster in Oyo State and are demanding a ransom of 30 million naira for his release. The incident reflects persistent security challenges in the region, as family members and local residents await further developments regarding the victim's safety and return.
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Education · Daily Post ·Why Nigerian students should not pay for WAEC, NECO fees – Aisha Yesufu
Activist Aisha Yesufu has expressed the view that Nigerian students should be exempt from paying examination fees for the West African Examinations Council and the National Examinations Council. Her stance highlights the need for government intervention to alleviate the financial burden of basic education certifications for students across the country.
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Education · Daily Post ·Parents lament N60,000 salary for FGC teachers
Parents of students in Federal Government Colleges have expressed concern over the sixty thousand naira monthly salary paid to teachers. They argue that the current remuneration is insufficient to sustain educators given the prevailing economic conditions in Nigeria, which they believe could impact the quality of instruction provided to students.
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Education · ThisDay ·
Work Ethics: What NOUN Demands of its Workers
The National Open University of Nigeria has outlined specific expectations regarding professional conduct and productivity for its staff members. These requirements emphasize the importance of maintaining high standards of discipline and dedication to duty within the academic environment to ensure the institution effectively achieves its core educational objectives.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Nigeria’s Universities Must Align with AI Revolution-Pinheiro
Pinheiro has emphasized the necessity for Nigerian universities to adapt their curricula and operations to the global artificial intelligence revolution. This call highlights the importance of integrating emerging technologies into the higher education system to ensure students remain competitive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
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Education · Leadership News ·
NOUN Expands Prison Education Programme With 22nd Custodial Study Centre
The National Open University of Nigeria has established its 22nd custodial study center as part of an ongoing expansion of its prison education program. This initiative aims to provide incarcerated individuals with access to higher education, facilitating rehabilitation and skill development within correctional facilities across the country to improve post-release prospects.
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Education · Vanguard ·Otti directs immediate rehabilitation of Ironsi’s alma mater
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has ordered the immediate rehabilitation of the educational institution formerly attended by the late General Aguiyi Ironsi. The directive aims to restore the facility's infrastructure as part of the current administration's efforts to improve the learning environment within the state's public school system.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Lagos School Wins Free Zone’s 10th Science Challenge
A school located in Lagos emerged as the winner of the tenth edition of the science competition organized by the Free Zone. The event represents a decade of efforts to encourage scientific academic performance among students within the state, highlighting the region's commitment to educational development through competitive learning.
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Education · Leadership News ·
First E&P Supports Nigeria’s Next Generation Of Engineers
First Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited is investing in the development of young Nigerian engineers. Through various initiatives, the company aims to enhance technical skills and provide professional growth opportunities for the country's upcoming workforce in the engineering sector, contributing to national industrial capacity building.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Atiku, Mark, Datti Advise Students To Pursue Success Through Integrity
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President David Mark, and Datti Baba-Ahmed have encouraged Nigerian students to achieve success through integrity. Speaking to a student audience, the political figures emphasized that ethical conduct and honesty remain vital components for long-term personal growth and professional accomplishment within the country.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Yobe Govt Trains Almajiri Students In Solar Installation, Welding, Others
The Yobe State government is providing vocational training to Almajiri students in various technical fields, including solar installation and welding. This empowerment initiative is designed to provide the students with practical skills and technical knowledge, fostering self-sufficiency and integration into the broader labor market.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Kano Governor Commends Buni For Promoting Legal Education In Yobe
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has lauded his Yobe State counterpart, Mai Mala Buni, for his commitment to enhancing legal education. The commendation underscores the importance of regional collaboration in improving academic infrastructure and professional training within the legal profession across Northern Nigeria to support long-term human capital development.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Gowon Varsity Governing Council Promotes 34 To Professorial Ranks
The Governing Council of Gowon Varsity has approved the promotion of 34 academic staff members to various professorial ranks. This elevation includes the appointment of professors and associate professors within the institution. The move is aimed at strengthening the university's faculty and enhancing academic standards across its diverse departments and research units.
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Education · Daily Trust ·
Parents of abducted Borno pupils mount pressure after Oyo rescue
Parents of abducted schoolchildren in Borno State are increasing pressure on authorities to secure the release of their children. This renewed demand follows a successful rescue operation of kidnapped individuals in Oyo State, highlighting the urgent need for security intervention in the northeast region to return missing students to their families.
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Education · Daily Trust ·
Parents demand N100,000 minimum pay for Sokoto teachers
Parents in Sokoto State are advocating for a minimum monthly salary of 100,000 naira for teachers. This request highlights a push for better remuneration for educators within the state, as stakeholders seek to improve the standard of instruction and general welfare for teaching staff in the region.
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Education · Daily Trust ·
‘Oriire kidnappers sought release of family in exchange for pupils, teachers’
Abductors in the Oriire community have proposed the release of their detained family members in exchange for the freedom of kidnapped pupils and teachers. This development indicates a demand for a prisoner swap rather than a financial ransom as security operations continue to secure the release of the abducted school members.
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