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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Decolonising the map, decolonising the mind
The piece examines efforts to reconsider how maps represent places, histories and identities, linking the process of decolonising cartography with broader changes in public understanding and education. It suggests that challenging inherited geographic perspectives may also influence how people interpret power, culture and knowledge.
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Education · The Punch ·FG, groups to upskill youths for emerging employment
The Federal Government is partnering with groups to provide young Nigerians with skills suited to emerging employment opportunities. The initiative is expected to focus on improving youth preparedness for changing labour-market demands, though the headline does not specify the participating organisations, targeted sectors, training methods or implementation timeline.
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Education · Vanguard ·Nasarawa plans mobile courts for parents of out-of-school children
Nasarawa State is planning to establish mobile courts to address cases involving parents whose children are out of school. The proposed measure signals an effort by the state to enforce school attendance and tackle the issue of children remaining outside formal education.
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Education · The Punch ·
Bayelsa varsity inaugurates Delta monarch as institute chair
A university in Bayelsa State has formally installed a monarch from Delta State as the chair of one of its institutes. The appointment and inauguration mark the institution’s decision to place the traditional ruler in a leadership role within the institute.
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Education · The Punch ·
100 Bayelsa students, teachers trained in emergency response
One hundred students and teachers in Bayelsa State have received training in emergency response. The initiative focuses on equipping participants with knowledge and practical skills to act during emergencies, potentially strengthening preparedness and support within schools and their surrounding communities.
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Education · ThisDay ·UNILAG AND ODL CONTENTS
The headline concerns the University of Lagos and content related to Open and Distance Learning. The available headline does not specify the particular issue, announcement, programme, or development involved, so further details are needed to understand the subject and its significance.
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Education · The Punch ·
LASG begins free digital skills training for youths
The Lagos State Government has commenced a free digital skills training programme targeted at young people. The initiative is intended to provide participating youths with technology-related knowledge and practical capabilities, although the headline does not specify the training areas, duration, number of beneficiaries or registration details.
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Education · The Punch ·
100 Bayelsa students trained in emergency response
One hundred students in Bayelsa State have received training in emergency response. The initiative focused on equipping the students with knowledge and skills to respond to emergencies, though the headline does not provide details on the organisers, training duration, or specific areas covered.
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Education · The Punch ·
Oil wealth, poor students and the NELFUND question
The Punch examines the contrast between Nigeria’s oil wealth and the financial difficulties faced by poor students, while raising questions about the role, effectiveness and challenges of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund in addressing access to higher education.
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Education · The Punch ·
AI revolution must not leave disabled learners behind
The report highlights the need to ensure that advances in artificial intelligence remain accessible to learners with disabilities. It focuses on preventing exclusion as AI becomes more influential in education, underscoring the importance of inclusive approaches that address the needs of disabled students.
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Education · The Punch ·
UK awards 68 Nigerians Chevening, Commonwealth scholarships
The United Kingdom has awarded 68 Nigerians scholarships under the Chevening and Commonwealth programmes. The awards will support the selected recipients in pursuing further education in the UK, highlighting opportunities for Nigerian students and professionals through the two international scholarship schemes.
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Education · The Punch ·
Sanwo-Olu appoints Badejo new LASU VC
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Badejo as the new Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University. The announcement concerns the leadership of the state-owned institution, with Badejo taking over the university’s top administrative and academic position.
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Education · The Punch ·
Ekiti begins renovation of NYSC orientation camp
The Ekiti State Government has commenced renovation work at the National Youth Service Corps orientation camp in the state. The project is intended to improve the camp’s facilities and create better conditions for corps members during their orientation programme.
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Education · The Punch ·
FG selects 16,000 for inaugural digital academy cohort
The Federal Government has selected 16,000 participants for the first cohort of its digital academy. The initiative marks the launch of the programme’s inaugural intake, although the headline does not provide details about the selection process, training focus, participant eligibility or implementation timeline.
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Education · ThisDay ·
Exams and the ‘Wushishi’ Option
The piece examines examinations and what it presents as the Wushishi option, though the headline alone does not specify the examination involved, the meaning of the option, or the individuals and institutions concerned.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Top three national essay winners rewarded at Mike Okonkwo annual lecture
The three national winners of an essay competition were rewarded at the annual Mike Okonkwo lecture. The event recognised their achievements and linked the presentation of prizes to the lecture programme, though the headline does not provide details about the winners, their awards or the essay topic.
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Education · ThisDay ·
YEDI Empowers 150 Youths on Digital, Textile Skills
The Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative (YEDI) has provided 150 young people with training in digital and textile-related skills. The programme is focused on equipping participants with practical capabilities that may support personal development, employability and livelihood opportunities.
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Education · ThisDay ·
PHED Distributes Free Meters to Rivers Schools, Writes Off Debts
Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) has provided free electricity meters to schools in Rivers State and cancelled their outstanding debts. The initiative is intended to address metering needs in the schools while removing existing financial liabilities owed to the electricity distribution company.
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Education · The Punch ·
AI use in research must be ethical — Redeemer’s varsity VC
The Vice-Chancellor of Redeemer’s University has said the use of artificial intelligence in academic research must follow ethical standards. The position highlights the need for responsible application of AI in research activities, though the headline does not provide further details about the specific guidelines or concerns raised.
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Education · Vanguard ·Unilorin don urges FG to prioritise aquaculture
A University of Ilorin don has urged the Federal Government to give greater priority to aquaculture, highlighting the sector as an area requiring increased national attention. The call focuses on government policy and support for fish farming and related activities, although the headline does not provide further details about the proposed measures.
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