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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·NANS rejects FG’s introduction of learner identification number
The National Association of Nigerian Students has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed introduction of a learner identification number. The headline indicates opposition from the student body to the planned system, but does not provide details on the policy’s purpose, implementation process, or the reasons for NANS’s objection.
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Education · ThisDay ·Education Minister Threatens Sack, Licence Withdrawal Over Accreditation Fraud
Nigeria’s Education Minister has warned that institutions or individuals involved in accreditation fraud could face dismissal and the withdrawal of their operating licences. The warning signals stricter enforcement of accreditation standards and potential sanctions against those found responsible for compromising the integrity of the education system.
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Education · The Punch ·FG opens digital academy, selects 16,000 Nigerians for first cohort
The Federal Government has opened a digital academy and selected 16,000 Nigerians for its inaugural cohort. The initiative marks the start of the programme’s first intake, although the headline does not provide details on its training areas, duration, eligibility criteria or implementation arrangements.
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Education · ThisDay ·
FG Enrols 16,000 Nigerians in Maiden Digital Training Academy Cohort
The Federal Government has enrolled 16,000 Nigerians in the first cohort of a new digital training academy. The initiative marks the launch of the academy’s maiden programme, though the headline does not specify the skills covered, participating institutions, duration, or the government’s stated objectives for the training.
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Education · The Punch ·
UK awards Chevening, Commonwealth scholarships to 68 Nigerians
The United Kingdom has awarded Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to 68 Nigerians. The scholarships will support the recipients’ further education in the UK, although the headline does not specify the fields of study, institutions, or details of the selection process.
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Education · The Punch ·
Mutfwang unveils N10bn education investment in Plateau
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has announced a N10 billion investment in education, signalling increased government funding for the sector. The announcement outlines a major financial commitment to education in the state, although the headline does not specify how the funds will be allocated, the projects involved, or the implementation timeline.
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Education · Daily Post ·Students abduction: FUTO VC visits Imo CP, seeks security beef up within campus
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, visited the Imo State Commissioner of Police following the reported abduction of students. The meeting focused on strengthening security measures within the university campus to protect students and improve safety.
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Education · Vanguard ·
68 Nigerians awarded 2026 Chevening, Commonwealth scholarships
Sixty-eight Nigerians have been awarded Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships for the 2026 academic cycle. The awards will support their pursuit of further education through the two international scholarship programmes, although the headline does not specify the fields of study, host institutions, or individual recipients.
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Education · The Punch ·
JUST IN: FG pays university, polytechnic lecturers tools allowance
The Federal Government has paid university and polytechnic lecturers their tools allowance, according to The Punch. The payment concerns academic staff in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions and represents the government’s fulfilment of an allowance obligation, although the headline does not specify the amount, payment date, or the institutions and lecturers covered.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·FG accuses varsities, COEs of 258,000 illegal admissions
The Federal Government has accused Nigerian universities and colleges of education of recording about 258,000 illegal admissions. The allegation concerns the institutions’ admission practices, though the headline does not provide details on the affected schools, the nature of the violations, or any actions announced by the authorities.
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Education · PM News ·
FG pays University, Polytechnic lecturers eight-month tools allowance
The Federal Government has paid university and polytechnic lecturers an eight-month tools allowance. The payment covers eligible academic staff in the two higher-education sectors, according to PM News, but the headline does not specify the total amount disbursed, the payment date, or the institutions and lecturers included.
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Education · Vanguard ·Canada tightens student intake, prioritises master’s, PhD candidates
Canada is tightening its intake of international students and placing greater priority on applicants seeking master’s and PhD programmes. The policy change is expected to affect how student applications are managed, with postgraduate candidates receiving preference as the country adjusts its admissions approach.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·
FG releases eight-month tools allowance to university, polytechnic lecturers
The Federal Government has released eight months of tools allowance owed to lecturers in universities and polytechnics. The payment addresses an outstanding employment-related benefit for teaching staff across the two higher-education sectors, according to the Nigerian Tribune headline.
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Education · Daily Post ·BREAKING: Nigerian Govt pays university, polytechnic lecturers’ tools allowance
The Nigerian government has paid a tools allowance to lecturers working in universities and polytechnics, according to Daily Post. The payment concerns academic staff across both types of tertiary institutions, although the headline does not specify the allowance amount, payment date, beneficiaries’ numbers or the government agency responsible.
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Education · The Punch ·
NANS rejects FG’s proposed learner identification number
The National Association of Nigerian Students has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed learner identification number, signalling opposition to the planned system for identifying learners. The headline does not provide details on the association’s reasons or the government’s intended implementation timeline.
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Education · Premium Times ·University responds to ASUU’s Indefinite Strike, unpaid salary allegations
A university has issued a response to the Academic Staff Union of Universities’ indefinite strike and allegations that staff salaries remain unpaid. The institution’s statement addresses the dispute, but the headline does not specify the university, the reasons for the strike, or the details of its position.
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Education · ThisDay ·
FG Settles CATA Allowance for Academic Staff of Tertiary Institutions, Says Minister
The Federal Government has settled the Consolidated Academic Technical Allowance (CATA) owed to academic staff of tertiary institutions, according to the minister. The announcement indicates that payment of the allowance has been addressed, although the headline does not specify the amount, payment timeline, or institutions covered.
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Education · BellaNaija ·How Slum2School Green Academy Became One of the World’s Best Schools for Environmental Action
Slum2School Green Academy has been recognised among the world’s leading schools for environmental action. The feature examines how the Nigerian institution achieved this distinction, highlighting its approach to environmental initiatives and education while presenting the academy’s work within the broader context of global school-based sustainability efforts.
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Education · Leadership News ·
WASSCE Result: WAEC Official’s Allegations Trigger Police Probe, N825m Suit
Allegations made by a West African Examinations Council official concerning a WASSCE result have prompted a police investigation and led to a lawsuit seeking N825 million in damages. The headline does not specify the allegations, parties involved, or the circumstances surrounding the disputed examination result.
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Education · Premium Times ·159 pupils sleep in one-room hostel at Nasarawa nomadic school – Director
A director has disclosed that 159 pupils at a nomadic school in Nasarawa State sleep in a single-room hostel. The disclosure highlights the accommodation conditions facing learners at the school, though the headline does not provide further details about the facility, the pupils’ welfare, or any planned response.
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