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Education · The Punch ·Peaceville Academy graduates pioneer students
Peaceville Academy has graduated its pioneer set of students, marking the first time the institution has conducted a graduation ceremony. The event signifies a major milestone for the school as its inaugural class completes their academic programs, highlighting the institution's growth within the Nigerian educational landscape.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Oyo government empowers young talent managers through five-day capacity building programme in Ibadan
The Oyo State Government has conducted a five-day capacity building programme in Ibadan designed to empower young talent managers. This initiative focuses on providing participants with essential professional skills to enhance their management capabilities, aiming to foster youth development and economic growth within the state's creative sectors.
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Education · Leadership News ·Remi Tinubu Donates 140,000 Books To Promote Girl Child Education
Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, has donated 140,000 books to support the education of girls across the country. This initiative aims to enhance literacy and educational opportunities for female students. The contribution reflects a commitment to improving access to learning materials for young girls in various Nigerian communities.
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Anchor Varsity don calls for new ‘Children’s Journalism’ course to protect minors
A lecturer at Anchor University has proposed the introduction of a specialized Children’s Journalism course in higher institutions. This initiative aims to equip media practitioners with the skills necessary to protect the rights and welfare of minors while reporting on issues involving them within the Nigerian media landscape.
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NYSC Reschedules Niger Batch B Stream I Orientation, Directs PCMs To Report July 7
The National Youth Service Corps has rescheduled the Batch B Stream I orientation exercise specifically for Niger State. Prospective Corps Members assigned to the state have been directed to report to the orientation camp on July 7 following the change in the previous commencement timeline.
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Upgrade Osun poly’s ICT facilities, NANS urges TETFund
The National Association of Nigerian Students has called on the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to modernize the information and communication technology infrastructure at the Osun State Polytechnic. This appeal aims to improve the learning environment and ensure that students have access to contemporary digital resources for their academic development.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·92 ABUAD students inducted by nursing council
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti recently celebrated the induction of 92 students by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. This professional ceremony marks a significant milestone for the graduates as they officially enter the healthcare workforce, having completed their rigorous academic and clinical training requirements at the institution.
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Don seeks funding for postgraduate education to drive development
An academic has called for increased financial support for postgraduate education to enhance national development. The appeal emphasizes the role of advanced research and specialized training in addressing societal challenges and fostering economic growth within the country.
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ASUU Threatens Strike Over Ondo Govt’s Delay In Implementing 2025 Agreement
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has threatened to commence a strike action over the Ondo State Government's delay in implementing a 2025 agreement. The union cited the government's failure to honor the terms of the accord as the primary reason for the potential industrial action across state-owned institutions.
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Education · Daily Post ·Adire: This isn’t going to work – VDM kicks against alleged move to impose Yoruba fabric on NYSC
Social media activist VeryDarkMan has expressed opposition to reports suggesting a potential policy to incorporate Adire fabric into the National Youth Service Corps uniform. The critic voiced concerns regarding the alleged move to mandate the traditional Yoruba attire for corps members, arguing against the proposed modification of the official national service dress code.
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Education · Daily Post ·Lagos declares zero tolerance for bullying, cultism, drug abuse in schools
The Lagos State government has announced a zero-tolerance policy regarding bullying, cultism, and drug abuse in its educational institutions. This measure aims to foster a safe learning environment by implementing strict disciplinary actions against misconduct across both public and private schools within the state.
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Northwest University Kano Reaffirms Partnership With ICAN During Courtesy Visit
Northwest University Kano has strengthened its collaboration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria following a recent courtesy visit. Both institutions expressed commitment to maintaining their partnership, aimed at enhancing professional standards and academic excellence in accounting within the university's curriculum and the broader educational framework of the region.
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Nigeria’s Failure To Reward Merit Fuels Decline In Academic Excellence – Iyabo Obasanjo
Former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo has attributed the declining standards of academic excellence in Nigeria to the country's consistent failure to recognize and reward merit. She suggests that the absence of a merit-based reward system discourages intellectual growth and hinders significant progress within the nation's educational sector.
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Army: Probe of personnel involved in Uniosun Assault ongoing
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that an investigation into personnel allegedly involved in an assault at Osun State University is currently underway. This disciplinary measure follows reports of misconduct by soldiers on the institution's campus, as authorities seek to address the incident and ensure accountability within the military ranks.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·NUC approves four new programmes for UNIOFFA
The National Universities Commission has granted approval for the commencement of four additional academic programmes at the University of Offa. This regulatory clearance follows a recent resource verification exercise conducted by the commission to ensure the institution's readiness to deliver the new courses to its students.
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Education · BusinessDay ·Nigerians weigh in on FG’s plan to scrap JSS-SSS separation
Citizens are discussing the Federal Government's proposal to merge Junior and Senior Secondary Schools into a unified system. This move aims to restructure the current educational framework, prompting various reactions from stakeholders regarding the potential impact on student progression and administrative efficiency across the nation's secondary education sector.
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Education · Vanguard ·ASUU threatens indefinite strike over unpaid 2025 agreement at Plateau varsity
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has issued a threat to commence an indefinite industrial action at Plateau State University. This decision follows grievances regarding the non-payment of entitlements linked to a 2025 agreement, highlighting ongoing tensions between the academic union and the institution's management.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Rivers State overhauls school registries: What the new digital system changes
Rivers State has implemented a comprehensive overhaul of its school registries by introducing a new digital system. This modernization initiative aims to streamline student record management across educational institutions, replacing manual processes with electronic databases to improve efficiency, data accuracy, and accessibility for administrators and stakeholders within the state's academic sector.
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A’Ibom council boss disburses N34m bursary grants to indigent students
A local government chairman in Akwa Ibom State has distributed N34 million in bursary grants to indigent students within the council area. The financial assistance aims to support the educational pursuits of underprivileged youths, helping them manage their academic expenses and continue their studies despite various financial constraints.
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Aviation varsity won’t become conventional institution, FG declares
The Federal Government has stated that the Nigerian university dedicated to aviation will maintain its specialized status and not transition into a conventional educational institution. This declaration aims to ensure the facility continues to focus exclusively on developing professional skills and expertise within the nation's aviation sector rather than broadening its academic scope.
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