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Education · BusinessDay ·JAMB eyes AI to improve UTME access for candidates with disabilities
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board is exploring the integration of artificial intelligence to enhance the accessibility of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination for candidates with disabilities. This initiative aims to streamline the testing process and provide better support for individuals with diverse needs during the national entrance assessments.
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Education · The Punch ·ASUU Kano zone threatens industrial action over unimplemented agreement
The Kano zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities has warned of a potential strike due to the government's failure to fulfill previously signed agreements. The union expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of progress regarding its demands, indicating that industrial action remains a measure to compel the implementation of the accord.
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Ex-Imo gov candidate backs FG’s move to end JSS, SSS separation
A former governorship candidate in Imo State has expressed support for the Federal Government's proposal to merge Junior and Senior Secondary Schools. The initiative aims to end the current separation of the two levels of secondary education, aligning with broader reforms within the national school system.
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Education · Daily Trust ·From Khaki to Adire: Inside Tinubu’s Sweeping NYSC Reforms
President Bola Tinubu has initiated comprehensive reforms within the National Youth Service Corps to modernize the national service scheme. These changes focus on transitioning the program's traditional military-style orientation toward a structure that prioritizes economic empowerment and cultural representation, reflecting a broader effort to revitalize the experience for Nigerian graduates.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Taraba varsity ASUU issues final warning over unmet demands
The Academic Staff Union of Universities branch at Taraba State University has issued a final warning to the authorities concerning unresolved grievances. This development follows the government's failure to address specific demands regarding staff welfare and institutional funding, signaling potential industrial action if these concerns remain unaddressed by the relevant state officials.
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Education · PM News ·
ASUU threatens strike in three states
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has issued a warning regarding a potential industrial action across three states. This development follows unresolved issues between the union and relevant authorities, signaling a possible disruption of academic activities in the affected regions as members consider withdrawing their services.
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What Nigerians should know about 2026 Australia’s fully funded scholarship
The Australian government is offering fully funded scholarship opportunities for Nigerian students for the 2026 academic year. Prospective applicants can access financial support for undergraduate and postgraduate studies, covering tuition fees and living expenses. Interested individuals should review specific eligibility criteria and application deadlines to secure these educational placements in various Australian universities.
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Education · Daily Post ·Enough of empty promises – ASUU tells Gov Kefas
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has called on Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State to fulfill previous commitments made to the union. The academic body expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of progress on agreed terms, emphasizing the need for concrete implementation of welfare policies and institutional funding rather than further verbal assurances.
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JAMB: No special cut-off marks for candidates with disabilities
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has clarified that there are no separate cut-off marks for candidates living with disabilities. All applicants seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions are expected to meet the same minimum benchmark scores set by the board and individual institutions for the current academic session.
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Education · Daily Post ·Police arrest three over alleged abduction, murder of Kwara Polytechnic student
The Nigerian Police have apprehended three suspects following the alleged kidnapping and murder of a student from Kwara State Polytechnic. Law enforcement officials carried out the arrests as part of ongoing investigations into the incident, which has caused concern within the local community and the institution’s academic environment.
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Education · BusinessDay ·Nigeria needs a N154 trillion education transformation revolution
Nigeria reportedly requires a total investment of 154 trillion Naira to achieve a comprehensive transformation of its national education sector. This proposed revolution aims to address systemic challenges and improve learning outcomes across the country, highlighting the significant financial commitment needed to modernize and reform the existing academic infrastructure.
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Education · Daily Trust ·
Four varsities win N235m at maiden engineering Olympiad
Four Nigerian universities emerged as winners at the maiden engineering Olympiad, securing a total prize of 235 million Naira. The event represents the first edition of the technical competition for higher institutions. The substantial financial award was distributed among the top-performing schools to recognize their academic and technical achievements in the engineering field.
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Education · BusinessDay ·Rivers varsity VC unveils 11 digital pillars for a ‘connected campus’ system
The Vice-Chancellor of Rivers State University has introduced an 11-pillar digital roadmap to transform the institution into a connected campus. This initiative focuses on integrating advanced technology into administrative and academic processes to enhance operational efficiency and connectivity for both students and staff.
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Education · Premium Times ·NCDMB rewards engineering excellence, as Modibbo University wins N50m at Engineering Olympiad
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board has awarded Modibbo Adama University a fifty million naira prize for its success at the Engineering Olympiad. This initiative aims to foster technical excellence and innovation among Nigerian academic institutions through competitive evaluation of engineering solutions and skills within the country's tertiary education sector.
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UI unveils plan to reposition medical research institute
The University of Ibadan has introduced a strategic framework aimed at restructuring its medical research institute to enhance operational efficiency and research output. The initiative focuses on strengthening the institution's capacity to conduct critical medical studies and maintain its position as a leading center for academic and scientific advancement in Nigeria.
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Education · Vanguard ·NYSC: Deployment to states’ll be guided by risk assessment — TINUBU
President Bola Tinubu has stated that the deployment of National Youth Service Corps members to different states will be guided by comprehensive risk assessments. This directive seeks to prioritize the safety of participants by evaluating security levels in various regions before official postings are issued.
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Education · ThisDay ·
ASUU Faults Ondo Over Unpaid Lecturers’ Allowances, Warns of Fresh Crisis
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has criticized the Ondo State government for failing to pay outstanding allowances to lecturers. The union cautioned that continued delays in settling these financial obligations could lead to a new industrial crisis within the state's tertiary education sector, affecting academic stability.
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NUC Approves 12 New Academic Programmes for Sa’adu Zungur University Bauchi
The National Universities Commission has officially approved twelve new academic programmes for Sa’adu Zungur University in Bauchi State. This expansion allows the institution to broaden its educational offerings across various disciplines, enhancing academic opportunities for students while fulfilling the regulatory requirements mandated by the commission for Nigerian universities.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Corruption, nepotism hindering effective governance in Nigerian varsities —Echono
Sonny Echono has identified corruption and nepotism as significant barriers to efficient governance within the Nigerian university system. These systemic issues are reported to undermine administrative effectiveness and hinder the overall development of higher education institutions across the country, necessitating structural reforms to improve institutional integrity and performance.
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Education · ThisDay ·
SPS Rumueme Wins Oando Foundation’s Primary School STEAM Competition
SPS Rumueme has emerged as the winner of the Oando Foundation’s Primary School STEAM Competition. The academic event focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, aiming to enhance the skills of primary school pupils. The competition underscores the foundation's efforts to promote technical and creative education within the Nigerian school system.
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