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Education · Leadership News ·All Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers Rescued — Presidency
The Nigerian Presidency has announced the successful rescue of all pupils and teachers previously kidnapped in Oyo State. This development follows security interventions directed at securing the safe return of the victims. No specific details were provided concerning the rescue operations or the status of the individuals involved in the abduction.
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Education · Daily Trust ·
BREAKING: Kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers regain freedom
Students and staff members who were abducted in Oyo State have successfully regained their freedom. The victims were released after being held by kidnappers, marking the end of their ordeal. This development follows heightened security concerns in the region regarding the safety of educational institutions and their occupants.
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Education · The Punch ·FULL LIST: 2026 outstanding graduating students from Nigerian Law School
The Nigerian Law School has released the comprehensive list of its top-performing graduating students for the 2026 academic session. This announcement highlights the academic achievements of candidates who excelled in the bar examinations across various campuses, providing public recognition for their exceptional performance in legal studies.
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Education · Daily Post ·BREAKING: Kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers regain freedom from bandits’ captivity
Pupils and teachers kidnapped in Oyo State have regained their freedom from bandits. The group was released after being held in captivity following their abduction. No specific details have been provided regarding the conditions or negotiations that led to their eventual rescue or release from the hands of the captors.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·BREAKING: Kidnapped Oriire pupils, teachers regain freedom
Pupils and teachers who were previously abducted in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom. The victims were released following their capture by kidnappers, marking an end to their ordeal as they reunite with their families and community members.
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Education · ThisDay ·
Breaking: All Kidnapped Oyo School Children, Teachers Rescued
All school children and teachers who were kidnapped in Oyo State have been successfully rescued. The safe return of the victims marks the conclusion of their ordeal following security efforts in the region. Local authorities confirmed the recovery of all individuals, providing significant relief to their families and the general public.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·TETFund targets R&D commercialisation at 2026 research fair
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund aims to facilitate the commercialisation of research and development outcomes during its upcoming research fair scheduled for 2026. This initiative focuses on bridging the gap between academic innovation and industrial application within the Nigerian tertiary education system to drive national economic growth.
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Education · Nairametrics ·
FG, NIMC to extend trusted digital identity to 80 million learners
The Federal Government and the National Identity Management Commission plan to extend digital identity services to 80 million Nigerian learners. This initiative seeks to integrate students into the national identity database to facilitate better data management and improve the delivery of educational resources and government services across the country.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·UNILORIN’s Israel Adeniyi emerges overall best graduating student of Nigerian Law School
Israel Adeniyi, a graduate of the University of Ilorin, has been recognized as the overall best graduating student at the Nigerian Law School. This achievement highlights academic excellence within the Nigerian legal education system, as Adeniyi outperformed peers from various institutions across the country during the most recent bar examinations and graduation ceremony.
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Education · The Punch ·
Meet Adeniyi, Nigerian Law School’s best graduating student for 2026
Adeniyi has emerged as the best graduating student of the Nigerian Law School for the 2026 academic session. This distinction marks a significant academic accomplishment within the institution responsible for training legal practitioners in Nigeria, highlighting the individual's performance ahead of their formal call to the bar.
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Education · The Punch ·
Oyebanji approves new pay, vehicles for Ekiti headmasters-general
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has approved a new salary structure and the allocation of official vehicles for the state's headmasters-general. The decision is part of an effort to enhance the welfare of senior education officers and improve the overall administration of primary schools across the state.
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Education · Leadership News ·
NANS Alleges Ondo Lecturer Coerced Female Student Into Sex-For-Grades
The National Association of Nigerian Students has alleged that a lecturer in Ondo State coerced a female student into a sex-for-grades arrangement. The student body is demanding accountability for the reported misconduct to protect the welfare of students and uphold the ethical standards of the educational institution involved.
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Education · Vanguard ·Plateau reiterates ban on non-transferable textbooks, graduation ceremonies in schools
The Plateau State government has reaffirmed its prohibition on the use of non-transferable textbooks and the holding of graduation ceremonies in schools across the state. This directive aims to regulate educational practices and alleviate the financial burden on parents and guardians within the jurisdiction.
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Education · BusinessDay ·Lagos targets student innovation with clean energy challenge
The Lagos State government has introduced a clean energy challenge aimed at fostering innovation among students. This initiative seeks to encourage academic talent to develop sustainable energy solutions, supporting the state's broader goals for environmental sustainability and technological advancement within the educational sector.
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Education · ThisDay ·
Gonzaga Jesuit College Wins 25 Awards at STEM Olympiad in Rome
Gonzaga Jesuit College, a Nigerian secondary school, secured 25 awards at the recently concluded Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Olympiad held in Rome, Italy. The institution's achievement highlights the academic performance of its students on an international stage within the competitive fields of science and technology.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·MAAUN disowns ex-visiting lecturer amid sexual harassment allegations
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria has officially distanced itself from a former visiting lecturer following allegations of sexual harassment. The institution clarified that the individual is no longer associated with the university, aiming to protect its reputation as investigations into the reported misconduct involving the former academic staff member proceed.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·CATA not your property, CONUA hits back at ASUU
The Congress of University Academics has challenged the Academic Staff Union of Universities over the ownership of the Centralized Academic Transcript and Authentication system. CONUA asserts that the system does not belong to ASUU, marking a fresh point of contention between the two rival academic unions in Nigeria's tertiary education sector.
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Education · Channels TV ·World Best IGCSE Math, English Students Rate WASSCE More Challenging
Students recognized as the world's best in IGCSE Mathematics and English have identified the West African Senior School Certificate Examination as more demanding. Their assessment highlights the comparative difficulty levels between international and regional secondary education assessments, noting that the regional curriculum requires a higher level of academic rigor and preparation.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Nine corps members to repeat NYSC in Anambra
Nine National Youth Service Corps members serving in Anambra State are required to repeat their service year. This decision was announced following the conclusion of the service period for their batch. The affected individuals must restart the program to satisfy the requirements and regulations governing the national youth scheme in Nigeria.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Yahaya Bello extends scholarship as beneficiary graduates with first-class in UK
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has extended a scholarship award after a beneficiary graduated with first-class honors from a university in the United Kingdom. The extension follows the student's academic performance, reflecting a commitment to supporting high-achieving individuals within the scholarship scheme sponsored by the former governor.
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