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Education · PM News ·Nigerian teachers race for $1m global prize as October 12 deadline nears
Nigerian teachers are competing for a global prize worth $1 million, with the application or nomination deadline set for October 12. The headline highlights the approaching deadline and the international opportunity available to educators in Nigeria.
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Education · Premium Times ·Strike: Resumption halted in federal unity colleges in Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu
Resumption has been halted in federal unity colleges across Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu states amid a strike. The development affects the reopening or continuation of academic activities in the federal government-run secondary schools, although the headline does not specify the cause of the strike, the parties involved or when normal operations may resume.
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Education · The Punch ·Kwara sets September 21 resumption date for 2026/2027 academic session
The Kwara State Government has announced September 21 as the resumption date for the 2026/2027 academic session. The announcement sets the official start of academic activities for schools in the state, although the headline does not provide further details about the timetable or institutions affected.
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Education · The Punch ·
Rivers Assembly summons PAMO varsity VC, others over scholarship funds
The Rivers State House of Assembly has summoned the Vice-Chancellor of PAMO University of Medical Sciences and other individuals regarding scholarship funds. The lawmakers are seeking information or explanations connected to the administration, disbursement, or use of the funds, although the headline does not specify the allegations or scheduled appearance date.
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Education · Daily Trust ·
Kaduna to extend KASU salary deal to other tertiary institutions
The Kaduna State Government plans to extend the salary arrangement reached with Kaduna State University to other tertiary institutions in the state. The move would broaden the application of the KASU salary deal beyond the university, although the headline does not specify which institutions are involved or when implementation will begin.
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Education · Vanguard ·ASUU strike: Ondo students give Aiyedatiwa 2-week ultimatum
Students in Ondo State have issued Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa a two-week ultimatum over the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The students are seeking action to address the disruption to academic activities, although the headline does not specify the measures demanded or the consequences of failing to meet the deadline.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·FG meets with TUC, affiliate unions over King’s College concession
The Federal Government has held discussions with the Trade Union Congress and affiliated unions concerning the proposed concession of King’s College. The meeting focused on the government’s engagement with organised labour over the institution’s future, although the headline does not provide details of the participants’ positions or any decisions reached.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Osun: Customs CG commissions renovated girls’ school in Ife
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service has commissioned a renovated girls’ school in Ife, Osun State. The development highlights an intervention involving the Customs leadership and the refurbishment of an educational facility for female students, though the headline does not provide further details about the school or project.
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Education · Vanguard ·King’s College: Minister ‘scared’ to face workers
A report involving King’s College alleges that the responsible minister has been unwilling or hesitant to meet with workers over concerns connected to the institution. The headline indicates tension between the minister and employees, but provides no further details about the dispute, the workers’ demands, or the minister’s response.
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Education · Vanguard ·King’s College crisis: Alausa, unions begin fresh talks
Authorities in Alausa and workers’ unions have resumed discussions to address the ongoing crisis at King’s College. The fresh talks indicate renewed efforts by both sides to engage on the issues affecting the school, although the headline does not specify the disputes involved or whether an agreement has been reached.
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Education · The Punch ·
King’s College: Alausa assures workers of job security
Alausa has assured workers at King’s College that their jobs are secure. The statement addresses concerns about staff employment and indicates that the Lagos authorities are seeking to reassure employees regarding their continued service at the institution.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·High turnout as Lagos education commissioner, officials monitor school resumption
Schools in Lagos recorded high attendance as students returned for a new session, while the state’s education commissioner and other officials visited institutions to monitor the resumption process. Their inspections focused on observing the return to academic activities across schools, according to Nigerian Tribune.
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Education · The Punch ·
NSCDC arrests nine for vandalism, theft in Zamfara school
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested nine people in Zamfara State over alleged vandalism and theft involving a school. The arrests relate to suspected criminal activity at the educational institution, although the headline does not provide details about the suspects, items affected, or the circumstances of the operation.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·FG launches NYSC e-training portal
The Federal Government has launched an electronic training portal for the National Youth Service Corps, providing a digital platform for NYSC-related learning and training activities. The initiative signals a move toward expanding online access to training resources for corps members and supporting the scheme’s programmes through technology.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Rivers Assembly probes N6bn PAMO scholarship
The Rivers State House of Assembly is investigating a scholarship programme associated with PAMO and involving N6 billion. The probe is expected to examine the programme’s funding, administration and implementation, although the headline does not provide further details about the allegations, beneficiaries or findings.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·King’s College: Parents, workers protest FG’s concession plan
Parents and workers at King’s College have protested the Federal Government’s reported plan to concession the school. The demonstration highlights opposition from key stakeholders to the proposed arrangement, although the headline does not provide details about the concession terms, the government’s rationale, or the specific demands made by those protesting.
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Education · Vanguard ·
Protest over concession of King’s College stalls resumption of unity colleges
A protest against the proposed concession of King’s College has disrupted the scheduled resumption of Nigeria’s unity colleges. The development has created uncertainty around the reopening of the federal government-owned schools, with stakeholders objecting to plans involving the management or transfer of the institution.
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Education · ThisDay ·
FG Invests N10.5bn in Digital Training Academy to Equip Over 32,000 Nigerians
The Federal Government has invested N10.5 billion in a digital training academy intended to equip more than 32,000 Nigerians with relevant skills. The initiative focuses on expanding access to digital training and strengthening participants’ capacity for opportunities in the digital economy.
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Education · Daily Post ·OGSA at 50: Alumni, stakeholders rally to renew school’s legacy
Alumni and other stakeholders of OGSA have gathered to mark the school’s 50th anniversary and support efforts to renew its legacy. The occasion highlights the institution’s five-decade history and collective interest in strengthening its future through continued engagement and shared responsibility.
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Education · PM News ·
Parents shut 155 unity colleges over Kings College concession
Parents have reportedly shut 155 unity colleges in protest against plans to concession King’s College. The action highlights opposition from parents to the proposed management arrangement for the federal unity schools, although the headline does not provide details on the duration, scope or government response to the closures.
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