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Education · ThisDay ·FG Launches National Education Database, Seeks 100 Percent School Participation
The Federal Government has launched a National Education Database to streamline record-keeping across the country. The initiative aims to achieve 100 percent participation from schools nationwide to ensure comprehensive data collection. This development is intended to improve planning and resource allocation within the Nigerian educational sector through a centralized digital repository.
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Education · The Punch ·Female UNIOSUN student narrates assault during soldiers’ raid
A female student at Osun State University has detailed an assault she experienced when military personnel conducted a raid. The incident, involving personnel of the Nigerian Army, has drawn attention to the conduct of security forces within academic environments as the victim shares her account of the physical encounter.
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FG mobilises states, private schools to join digital education database
The Nigerian Federal Government is coordinating with state governments and private institutions to integrate school records into a centralized digital education database. This initiative seeks to standardize data collection across the country's learning sectors, facilitating improved national planning and monitoring of educational outcomes within both public and private schooling systems.
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BECE resumes in Lagos after Oro Festival suspension
The Basic Education Certificate Examination has resumed across Lagos State following a temporary suspension due to the Oro Festival. Students are returning to their examination centers to continue the assessment after cultural activities concluded in several parts of the state.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Expert identifies multidisciplinary studies as key to nation’s development
An educational expert has highlighted the importance of multidisciplinary studies as a critical driver for national growth in Nigeria. The integration of various academic fields is identified as a necessary approach to solving complex societal challenges and fostering sustainable development across different sectors of the economy.
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Council unveils FG school feeding programme with 500 pupils
A local government council has launched the Federal Government’s school feeding initiative, targeting an initial group of five hundred pupils. The programme aims to provide nutritional support to students within the area as part of broader national efforts to improve welfare and attendance in primary schools across Nigeria.
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Education · ThisDay ·
Firm Remodels Access to Tertiary Learning with App
A private company has introduced a new mobile application designed to transform how students access tertiary education in Nigeria. The platform aims to streamline learning processes and improve accessibility for university-level students, leveraging digital technology to provide more efficient educational resources and support systems within the academic sector.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Education without skills is just a source of information
Recent discussions regarding the Nigerian academic system highlight that formal education lacking practical skills serves primarily as a repository of information. Experts emphasize the necessity of integrating vocational and technical training into curricula to ensure graduates possess the functional competencies required for professional success and national economic development.
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Cultists abducted, murdered Kwara poly student – Police
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed that a student of the Kwara State Polytechnic was abducted and murdered by suspected cultists. Authorities discovered the victim's body following the incident and have launched an investigation to apprehend the perpetrators responsible for the killing. The police continue to monitor security around the institution.
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Education · Premium Times ·College declares ‘sign-out’ celebrations illegal, gives reasons
A Nigerian tertiary institution has officially prohibited students from conducting sign-out celebrations on its campus. The management cited specific security and disciplinary reasons for the ban, labeling such activities as illegal. This move aims to maintain order and curb potential misconduct associated with end-of-program festivities among the student population.
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Education · Vanguard ·Full list of 36 Borno students still kidnappers’ den
Thirty-six students from Borno State remain in captivity following their abduction by kidnappers. A detailed list identifying the victims has been released as efforts to ensure their safe return continue. The situation underscores the ongoing security challenges facing educational institutions and residents in the northeastern region of Nigeria.
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Education · Channels TV ·Abduction: NUT Suspends Strike, Directs Oyo Teachers To Resume Work Thursday
The Nigeria Union of Teachers in Oyo State has suspended its industrial action following an abduction incident. The union has directed all teachers across the state to resume their classroom duties on Thursday, signaling a return to academic activities in the region's public schools.
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ASUU asks Aiyedatiwa to implement agreement with FG
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has urged Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State to implement the agreement reached between the union and the Federal Government. This appeal aims to ensure that the terms of the national settlement are applied to state-owned institutions to improve staff welfare and maintain academic stability.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·No to sexual, gender-based violence in our schools, Lagos govt insists
The Lagos State Government has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards sexual and gender-based violence in schools across the state. Officials stressed the need for a safe academic environment for all students while reinforcing existing measures to prevent and address incidents of abuse within the educational system.
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Education · BusinessDay ·Four universities get N235m Nigerian Engineering Olympiad seed funding to commercialise student inventions
Four Nigerian universities have received seed funding totaling 235 million Naira through the Nigerian Engineering Olympiad. This financial support aims to facilitate the commercialization of various student-led inventions. The initiative focuses on bridging the gap between academic innovation and market viability within the country's engineering sector.
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Implement FG deal in Ondo varsities, ASUU urges Aiyedatiwa
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has called on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to implement the Federal Government's agreement within Ondo State's tertiary institutions. The union is seeking the adoption of these negotiated terms to improve welfare and operational standards for academic staff across various state-owned universities.
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Education · BusinessDay ·Ubongo launches Nigeria campaign to expand educational content to children
Ubongo has introduced a new campaign in Nigeria aimed at increasing access to its educational content for children. The initiative seeks to broaden the reach of learning materials across the country, providing localized and engaging resources designed to support early childhood development and primary education for Nigerian youth.
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53% of 4,216 UTME candidates with disabilities gained admission in 10 years – Okebukola
Approximately 53 percent of the 4,216 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination candidates with disabilities secured admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions over the last ten years. Professor Okebukola disclosed these statistics, providing an overview of the success rates for students with special needs within the nation's educational system during this period.
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Education · Daily Post ·UTME: 4,216 candidates with disabilities enrolled into Nigerian universities in 10 years – Okebukola
Over the past decade, a total of 4,216 candidates with disabilities have successfully enrolled in Nigerian universities through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. Professor Okebukola disclosed these statistics, highlighting the inclusion of students with special needs in the nation's higher education system during this ten-year period.
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Education · Daily Post ·Lagos intensifies campaign against SGBV, bullying, cultism in schools
The Lagos State government has intensified its awareness campaigns against sexual and gender-based violence, bullying, and cultism within educational institutions. This initiative aims to sensitize students and staff to the dangers of such behaviors while promoting a safer and more secure learning environment across the state's primary and secondary schools.
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