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Education · Premium Times ·Edo SUBEB distributes back-to-school packs
Edo State’s Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has distributed packs containing back-to-school materials to support pupils as schools resume. The distribution is intended to help learners prepare for the new academic period, although the headline does not specify the items included, the number of beneficiaries, or the locations covered.
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Education · Leadership News ·NCCE Gives Colleges 2031 Degree Mandate Deadline
The National Commission for Colleges of Education has set 2031 as the deadline for colleges to meet a mandate concerning the awarding or transition to degree programmes. The directive signals a long-term institutional change for affected colleges, although the headline does not specify the detailed requirements or implementation process.
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Osun Govt to ASUU: UNIOSUN is a leading implementer of FGN-ASUU Agreement
The Osun State Government has told the Academic Staff Union of Universities that Osun State University is among the leading institutions implementing the agreement between the Federal Government and ASUU. The statement highlights the university’s compliance with the agreement amid engagement involving the state government and the union.
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Education · Daily Post ·Osun govt defends UNIOSUN agreement, legal governance framework
The Osun State Government has defended its agreement concerning the University of Osun, known as UNIOSUN, alongside the legal and governance framework guiding the institution. The position indicates the government is addressing questions about the agreement’s validity, implementation or oversight arrangements, though the headline provides no further details.
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Education · BusinessDay ·FG’s free daily data could supercharge students’ learning, experts say
Education experts say the Federal Government’s provision of free daily data could significantly improve students’ access to online learning resources. The initiative is expected to support digital study, research and communication, potentially helping learners overcome internet-cost barriers, although the headline does not provide details on its implementation or coverage.
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Education · Vanguard ·US varsity probes Uju Anya’s ‘threatening’ posts amid backlash
A United States university is investigating social media posts by Uju Anya that have been described as threatening, following public backlash. The inquiry concerns the content of the posts and the reaction they generated, though the headline does not provide details about the university’s findings or any disciplinary action.
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NASENI Trains 100 Artisans, Distributes 200 Clean Cookingstoves To Women In Anambra
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) trained 100 artisans and distributed 200 clean cookstoves to women in Anambra State. The initiative combined skills development with support for cleaner cooking options, although the headline did not provide further details about the beneficiaries, training content or implementation.
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Education · The Punch ·Uju Anya faces backlash as US varsity reviews ‘hostile’ social media posts
Uju Anya is facing public backlash over social media posts described as hostile. A United States university is reviewing the posts, indicating that the controversy may have implications for her relationship with the institution. The headline does not specify the university, the content of the posts, or any disciplinary decision.
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Universities Risk Irrelevance Without Skills Revolution – NITDA DG
The director-general of the National Information Technology Development Agency warned that Nigerian universities could become irrelevant unless they undergo a skills revolution. The statement highlights the need for higher institutions to strengthen skills development and align education more closely with changing technological and workforce demands.
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Fed Govt Approves Takeover Of HND Admissions By JAMB
The Federal Government has approved a policy transferring responsibility for admissions into Higher National Diploma programmes to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. The decision places JAMB at the centre of the HND admission process, although the headline does not provide details on implementation, timelines or affected institutions.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·South-West: NANS to host Alli, Sanusi, Asefon at student leadership summit
The National Association of Nigerian Students is set to host Alli, Sanusi and Asefon at a student leadership summit in Nigeria’s South-West. The headline indicates that the event will bring together student representatives and the three named participants, although it does not provide details on the summit’s date, venue or agenda.
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Police Inaugurate Safe Schools Initiative In Abia
The police have inaugurated a Safe Schools Initiative in Abia State, signalling the start of a programme focused on improving security and protecting schools. The headline does not provide further details about the initiative’s scope, participating institutions, implementation plans or officials involved.
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NASENI concludes training for 100 Onitsha youths on modern electrical installation
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has completed a training programme for 100 youths in Onitsha, Anambra State, focused on modern electrical installation techniques. The initiative aims to equip participants with practical skills in a contemporary technical field.
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UNIJOS Increases Intake Of Foreign Students
The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has increased its intake of foreign students, indicating a broader admission opportunity for applicants from outside Nigeria. The headline does not provide details on the number of additional students, the affected programmes, or the reasons for the change.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Economic hardship, worsening poverty, eroding workers’ wages —ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised concerns about deepening economic hardship, increasing poverty and the declining purchasing power of workers’ wages. The union’s position highlights the effects of current economic conditions on employees and households, without further details provided in the headline.
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Education · Daily Post ·Osun: Police, PCRC deepen collaboration, launch safe school initiative
Osun State Police and the Police Community Relations Committee have strengthened their collaboration and introduced a safe school initiative. The development points to joint efforts between law enforcement and community stakeholders to improve security around schools and support safer learning environments across the state.
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Education · Daily Post ·ASUU rejects extension of UNIOSUN vice-chancellor’s tenure
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has opposed the reported extension of the tenure of the vice-chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN). The headline indicates a dispute over the university leadership’s tenure, but provides no further details on the union’s reasons, the extension’s duration, or the institution’s response.
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Education · Daily Post ·Lagos govt directs schools to prioritise safety, hygiene as new session begins
The Lagos State Government has instructed schools to make safety and hygiene key priorities as the new academic session begins. The directive places emphasis on maintaining secure, clean and healthy learning environments for students and staff during the resumption period.
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Education · Daily Post ·Sokoto schools to reopen Monday as insecurity-hit areas remain closed
Schools across Sokoto State are scheduled to reopen on Monday, while institutions in areas affected by insecurity will remain closed. The arrangement indicates a phased return to academic activities, with reopening dependent on prevailing security conditions in the affected communities.
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Dr. Uju Anya under fire as Carnegie Mellon University reviews ‘hostile’ social media posts
Dr. Uju Anya is facing criticism after social media posts described as hostile prompted Carnegie Mellon University to review the matter. The headline does not specify the posts’ content, the university’s concerns, or any disciplinary action.
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