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Education · The Punch ·Kaduna gov approves ASUU request, urges KASU lecturers to end strike
The Kaduna State governor has approved a request submitted by the Academic Staff Union of Universities and urged lecturers at Kaduna State University to end their strike. The development concerns ongoing discussions between the state government and university staff over issues linked to the industrial action.
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Education · The Punch ·
UNIBEN lecturers refuse to call off strike over half salary dispute
Lecturers at the University of Benin have declined to suspend their strike, maintaining their protest over the payment of half salaries. The dispute continues to disrupt the university’s academic activities, with the lecturers seeking resolution of the remuneration issue before ending the industrial action.
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Education · Nairametrics ·FG keeps King’s College ownership as old boys take over operations
The Federal Government will retain ownership of King’s College, while the school’s old boys’ association assumes responsibility for managing its operations. The arrangement separates ownership from day-to-day administration, with the alumni group taking a leading role in running the institution.
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Education · PM News ·
Sanwo-Olu unveils 250-student hostel, moves to boost nursing education
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled a hostel accommodating 250 students as part of efforts to strengthen nursing education. The initiative signals the state’s focus on expanding facilities and supporting training for nursing students, although the headline does not provide further details about the hostel or related measures.
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Education · The Punch ·
Sokoto schools resume Monday, insecurity-hit areas stay shut
Schools across Sokoto State are scheduled to resume on Monday, but institutions in areas affected by insecurity will remain closed. The measure creates a partial reopening, allowing education to restart in safer locations while authorities keep schools in security-challenged communities shut.
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Education · The Punch ·
Nigerians to get free daily data for educational websites – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission plans to provide Nigerians with free daily data access to educational websites. The initiative is intended to support learning by reducing internet access barriers, although the headline does not specify the programme’s start date, eligible users, participating websites, or the amount of data available each day.
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Education · BusinessDay ·
Unity colleges to resume Monday as FG assures students’ safety
Nigeria’s federal government says unity colleges are scheduled to resume classes on Monday and has assured students and their families that adequate safety measures are in place. The announcement addresses concerns about the security of learners as schools prepare to reopen.
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Education · The Punch ·
Makinde reaffirms commitment to quality education as Oyo schools resume
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has reiterated his administration’s commitment to providing quality education as schools across the state resume. The development highlights the state government’s focus on supporting the education sector and maintaining standards during the new academic period.
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Education · Daily Trust ·
Uba Sani Meets ASUU’s Demand, Urges Lecturers To End Strike
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has addressed the demands raised by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and called on university lecturers to suspend their strike. The development concerns efforts to resolve the dispute and restore academic activities, although the headline does not specify the particular demands or terms of the agreement.
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Education · The Punch ·
Father jailed six months for threatening to behead teacher
A father has been sentenced to six months in prison after threatening to behead a teacher. The case highlights legal consequences for threats of violence against education workers, although the available headline does not provide details about the court, the teacher, the circumstances of the threat or whether the sentence includes other conditions.
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Education · BusinessDay ·ASUU gives reasons for fresh strike threat
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has outlined the reasons behind its renewed threat to embark on industrial action. The union’s position signals growing concerns within Nigeria’s university system, although the headline does not specify the issues cited or indicate whether a strike has been declared.
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Education · The Punch ·
King’s College Lagos not sold, remains publicly owned — FG
The Federal Government has clarified that King’s College Lagos has not been sold and remains under public ownership. The statement addresses reports or concerns about the school’s status, reaffirming that the institution continues to belong to the government.
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Education · The Punch ·
Plateau schools reopen September 14 after diphtheria scare
Schools in Plateau State are scheduled to reopen on September 14 after authorities reported a decline in concern over a diphtheria outbreak. The reopening follows the temporary disruption linked to the disease scare, although the headline does not provide further details about the affected schools or health measures.
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Education · Premium Times ·Lecturers suspend indefinite strike in Nigerian university, give reason
Lecturers at a Nigerian university have suspended an indefinite strike, bringing the industrial action to a temporary halt. The decision followed a stated reason, although the headline does not specify the university, the lecturers’ organisation, the cause of the strike or the conditions attached to the suspension.
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Education · The Punch ·
FG to train 250,000 teachers without teaching qualifications
The Federal Government plans to train 250,000 teachers who do not currently hold teaching qualifications. The initiative is intended to address gaps in teacher preparation and support the professional development of educators working in Nigeria’s education system.
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Education · The Punch ·
Abducted FUTO students released — Management
Management of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, has announced that students who were abducted have been released. The headline does not provide details about the number of students involved, the circumstances of their abduction, when they were freed, or whether further official statements have been issued.
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Education · Daily Post ·Uba Sani meets ASUU’s demand, urges lecturers to end strike
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has addressed the demands raised by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and is urging lecturers to call off their strike. The headline indicates that the governor’s response is intended to resolve the issues behind the industrial action and support the resumption of academic activities.
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Education · PM News ·
FG assures parents, tightens security as Unity Colleges resume Monday
The Federal Government has assured parents that adequate measures are in place ahead of the resumption of Nigeria’s Unity Colleges on Monday. Authorities are also tightening security around the schools as students prepare to return, although the headline does not provide further details about the specific arrangements or concerns involved.
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Education · The Punch ·
ASUU-UNIZIK ends strike as members receive full August salaries
The Academic Staff Union of Universities chapter at Nnamdi Azikiwe University has ended its strike after members received their full salaries for August. The development indicates that the payment issue linked to the industrial action has been resolved, allowing academic activities at the institution to resume.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·FG assures students of conducive learning environment on campus
The Federal Government has assured students that efforts are being made to provide a conducive learning environment on campuses. The assurance addresses conditions affecting students’ academic experience, although the headline does not specify the institutions involved, the measures planned, or when improvements are expected.
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