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Education · The Punch ·LASG tightens oversight of Scouts, Red Cross in schools
The Lagos State Government is increasing its oversight of Scout and Red Cross activities in schools. The measure indicates closer supervision of how both organisations operate within educational institutions, although the headline does not specify the new requirements, reasons for the tighter monitoring, or the schools and programmes affected.
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Education · Vanguard ·School resumption: Parents lament as fees go up 40%
Parents are expressing concern over increased financial pressure ahead of school resumption, following reports that school fees have risen by about 40 percent. The reported increase is expected to affect household budgets as families prepare to meet education-related expenses for the new academic period.
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Education · Channels TV ·[VIDEO] Insecurity Is Not Nigeria’s Main Issue, It’s Out-Of-School Children — Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri argues that Nigeria’s most pressing challenge is not insecurity but the large number of children who are out of school. In a video, he draws attention to the education crisis and presents it as a greater national concern than security problems.
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Education · Vanguard ·Insurgency destroyed over 5,000 Borno schools — Zulum
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum said insurgency has destroyed more than 5,000 schools across the state. The reported damage highlights the conflict’s severe impact on education infrastructure and suggests that many affected communities face major challenges in maintaining access to schooling.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Unions give FG two conditions to end unity schools’ nationwide shutdown
Unions have presented the Federal Government with two conditions for ending the nationwide shutdown of unity schools. The development indicates that discussions are ongoing between the unions and government over the issues that led to the closure, with the schools remaining affected until the conditions are addressed.
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Education · Daily Trust ·B/Haram destroyed 5000 Schools, left 2.2m children out of school – Zulum
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum said Boko Haram insurgency destroyed about 5,000 schools and contributed to 2.2 million children being out of school. The figures highlight the conflict’s impact on education in the state, where widespread destruction has disrupted access to learning for many children.
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Education · PM News ·
New school year: Hamzat welcomes Lagos learners, teachers, administrators.
Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has welcomed learners, teachers and school administrators as the new academic year begins. The message marks the resumption of educational activities across the state and acknowledges the roles of pupils, educators and administrators in the school system.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Bwacha Urges Taraba To Increase Funding For State University
Senator Bwacha has called on the Taraba State Government to increase funding for the state university. His appeal highlights the need for greater financial support for the institution, though the headline does not specify the proposed funding level, reasons for the request, or the government’s response.
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Education · Leadership News ·
BREAKING: ASCSN Shuts Federal Unity Colleges Nationwide, Defies Education Minister
The Academic Staff Union of Communication Service? No. The headline reports that ASCSN has shut federal unity colleges across Nigeria and is refusing to comply with the education minister’s position or directive. The development affects the nationwide operation of the government-run schools, although the headline gives no further details on the dispute or duration.
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Education · The Punch ·
More than 5,000 schools destroyed by insurgency – Zulum
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum said insurgency has destroyed more than 5,000 schools, highlighting the extensive damage conflict has caused to education infrastructure. The statement underscores the scale of disruption facing communities and the likely challenges involved in restoring access to schooling in affected areas.
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Education · PM News ·
ASUU strike threat: Atiku asks Tinubu, ‘Where is the subsidy money?’
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has questioned President Bola Tinubu over the whereabouts of funds associated with the removal of the fuel subsidy, linking the issue to the threat of industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities. The development concerns government financing and potential disruption to university activities.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Resumption: 1,500 school pupils get education materials in Ekiti
As schools resume in Ekiti State, 1,500 pupils have received education materials to support their return to learning. The distribution is intended to provide the beneficiaries with essential resources for the new academic period, although the headline does not specify the items supplied, the schools involved or the organisation responsible.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Gombe Gov Seeks Academics’ Support To Tackle Insecurity, Out-of-School Children
The Gombe State governor has appealed to academics for support in addressing insecurity and the growing number of children out of school. The request highlights the expected role of scholars and education stakeholders in developing informed responses to the state’s security and educational challenges.
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Education · Daily Trust ·
Fintiri Inaugurates Adamawa Technology College Board
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has inaugurated the governing board of the Adamawa Technology College. The development marks the formal constitution of the institution’s oversight body, although the headline does not provide details about the board’s membership, mandate, or the governor’s expectations for the college.
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Education · Premium Times ·As new academic session begins, schools in Nigeria-Benin border communities remain closed
Schools in communities along Nigeria’s border with Benin Republic have reportedly remained closed as the new academic session begins. The situation affects the resumption of formal education in those areas, though the headline does not specify the reasons for the closures, the communities involved, or when schools are expected to reopen.
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Education · BusinessDay ·Police begin security sensitization as schools resume in Akwa Ibom
Police in Akwa Ibom have commenced security sensitisation activities ahead of schools reopening. The initiative is intended to raise awareness of safety measures and support a secure environment for students, staff and school communities as the new academic period begins.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·NELFUND disburses N1.08bn to 5,381 nursing students
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed N1.08 billion to support 5,381 nursing students. The funding indicates assistance for beneficiaries pursuing nursing education, although the headline does not specify the institutions involved, the distribution process, or the period covered.
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Education · Premium Times ·Pressure mounts on Sanwo-Olu to reinstate dismissed LASU lecturers, seven years after
Pressure is mounting on Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to reinstate lecturers dismissed by Lagos State University (LASU) seven years ago. The development centres on calls for the affected academics to return to their positions, though the headline does not specify who is leading the demand or the reasons for their dismissal.
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Education · Daily Post ·ASUU calls off four-week strike at Benue varsity
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has ended a four-week strike at a university in Benue State. The development means academic staff are expected to resume their duties, although the headline does not provide details about the reasons for the strike, the specific university involved, or the terms under which the action was suspended.
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Education · Daily Trust ·
ASUU fresh strike threat has exposed fraud in subsidy removal – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says the Academic Staff Union of Universities’ renewed strike threat has revealed alleged irregularities surrounding the removal of fuel subsidies. The headline indicates that he links the dispute and its broader implications to concerns about how subsidy reforms were implemented and managed.
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