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Education · Nairametrics ·ASISA, UNILAG to host fifth edition of National Risk Compendium
ASISA and the University of Lagos are set to host the fifth edition of the National Risk Compendium. The upcoming event serves as a platform for academic and professional stakeholders to discuss risk management frameworks and policy solutions aimed at addressing strategic challenges within the Nigerian economic and academic sectors.
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Education · The Punch ·FG unveils plan to boost university funding, global competitiveness
The Federal Government has introduced a new strategic framework designed to increase financial support for Nigerian universities. This initiative aims to improve the quality of higher education and enhance the international ranking and competitiveness of the country’s tertiary institutions within the global academic community.
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Education · Nairametrics ·
Peter Obi says poor funding, not JSS/SSS policy, is Nigeria’s education problem
Labour Party politician Peter Obi states that inadequate funding is the primary challenge facing Nigeria's education system. He argues that structural policies concerning junior and senior secondary levels are less critical than the need for increased financial resources to improve the quality and accessibility of learning across the country.
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Education · Daily Post ·NYSC has failed, only worked in the past – Sam Amadi
Sam Amadi has expressed the view that the National Youth Service Corps is no longer achieving its intended goals. He suggests that while the scheme was effective during its earlier years, it has since declined in relevance and fails to address the current needs of the Nigerian nation.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·52 Kano inmates sit for 2026 NECO, NABAIS examinations
Fifty-two inmates in Kano State are participating in the 2026 National Examinations Council and National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies exams. This educational initiative aims to provide incarcerated individuals with academic qualifications and facilitate their rehabilitation process while serving their sentences within the correctional facilities.
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Education · Daily Post ·Nigerian Govt managing education poorly – Peter Obi on proposed 12-year policy
Peter Obi has expressed disapproval of the Nigerian government’s handling of the education sector in response to a proposed twelve-year policy. The former presidential candidate highlighted concerns over administrative decisions and their potential consequences on the academic progress of students across the country under the current leadership.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Why academic excellence in Nigeria is on a decline — Iyabo Obasanjo
Iyabo Obasanjo has identified factors contributing to the decline of academic standards within Nigeria. Her observations focus on the challenges facing the educational sector and the reasons behind the diminishing quality of scholastic performance among students in the country's learning institutions.
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Education · Daily Post ·Adamawa ASUU gives state govt ultimatum to pay allowance
The Adamawa State branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities has issued a formal ultimatum to the state government concerning unpaid allowances. The union demands the immediate settlement of these financial arrears to ensure stability within the state's higher education institutions and prevent further disruption of academic activities.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Foundation, Firm Empower Indigenous Educators With AI Integration Skills
A foundation and a private firm have collaborated to provide training for indigenous educators on how to integrate artificial intelligence into their teaching practices. This initiative aims to equip local teachers with modern digital skills, enhancing the quality of education and ensuring that classrooms keep pace with global technological advancements.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Appeal court to deliver judgment in ISI-UI hijab case today
The Court of Appeal is scheduled to deliver its judgment today regarding the legal dispute over the use of hijabs by students at the International School, University of Ibadan. This ruling follows previous litigation concerning religious expression and the enforcement of uniform policies within the institution.
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Education · PM News ·
Editorial: Honour agreements, save Nigeria’s universities
The Nigerian federal government is urged to implement existing agreements with university unions to prevent further disruptions in the academic sector. Ensuring the fulfillment of these commitments is considered essential for maintaining stability and improving the quality of higher education across the country's public institutions.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Movement Rejects Naniya’s Account Of Hausa History
A Nigerian group has formally expressed its opposition to the historical narrative of the Hausa people as presented by Professor Tijjani Naniya. This rejection highlights ongoing debates regarding the interpretation of ancestral heritage and the academic documentation of cultural history within the northern region of the country.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·MSSNLagos seeks government action on insecurity, hijab rights, inaugurates new executive
The Lagos State Area Unit of the Muslim Students' Society of Nigeria has urged the government to address insecurity and protect hijab rights. This call was made during the inauguration of a new executive team, which will lead the organization's efforts in advocating for student welfare and religious freedom.
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Education · Leadership News ·
AAAU Holds 3rd Matriculation As Keyamo Urges University To Remain Aviation-focused
The African Aviation and Aerospace University recently conducted its third matriculation ceremony. During the event, the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, emphasized the importance of the institution maintaining its specialized focus on the aviation sector to effectively develop the necessary professional manpower for the Nigerian transport industry.
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Education · The Punch ·
Foundation advocates AI education for secondary school students
A non-profit organization is calling for the integration of artificial intelligence education into the curriculum of Nigerian secondary schools. The foundation emphasizes the importance of equipping students with modern technological skills to ensure they remain competitive in the global digital economy and are prepared for future career demands.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Four Nigerian varsities bag N235m in first-ever engineering Olympiad
Four Nigerian universities have secured a total of N235 million following their participation in the country's inaugural engineering Olympiad. The competition marks the first time such an event has been held, focusing on enhancing academic and practical engineering skills while providing significant financial rewards to the winning higher education institutions.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Don identifies funding, manpower shortages as challenges of postgraduate education
A university academic has highlighted inadequate funding and shortages in manpower as significant obstacles currently facing postgraduate education in Nigeria. These challenges are reported to impact the quality and delivery of higher-level academic programs within the nation's tertiary institutions.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·500 displaced persons trained in career skills, entrepreneurship in Benue
Five hundred internally displaced persons in Benue State have completed training programs focused on career skills and entrepreneurship. The initiative aims to provide these individuals with the necessary tools for self-reliance and economic empowerment within their communities, helping them build sustainable livelihoods despite their displacement from their original homes.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Abubakar Audu Varsity Gets Committee To Rehabilitate Students, Intensifies Anti-cultism Drive
Abubakar Audu University has established a specialized committee dedicated to the rehabilitation of students while strengthening its campaign against cultism on campus. This initiative aims to improve student conduct and ensure a safer academic environment by providing support for those seeking reform and intensifying disciplinary measures against illicit group activities.
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Education · Leadership News ·
French Embassy Ends €753,000 Plastic Recycling Project, Empowers Nigerian Varsities
The French Embassy has concluded a plastic recycling project valued at seven hundred and fifty-three thousand Euros, aimed at empowering Nigerian universities. The initiative focused on environmental sustainability and provided resources to higher education institutions to improve waste management and promote ecological practices within the Nigerian academic sector.
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