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Education · ThisDay ·AAUA Students Block Roads, Protest Prolonged Strike
Students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, reportedly blocked roads to protest the institution’s prolonged strike. The action disrupted movement around the university area as students expressed opposition to the continued industrial action and its effect on academic activities. Specific details about the protest’s duration, demands, and official response were not provided in the headline.
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Education · PM News ·
FG unveils 14 HND programmes in environmental, public health
The Federal Government has introduced 14 Higher National Diploma programmes focused on environmental and public health fields. The initiative expands available postgraduate-level technical education options in areas linked to public health protection and environmental management, although the headline does not provide details on the institutions involved, programme titles or implementation timeline.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Kano govt constitutes 20-member committee to reform Almajiri system
The Kano State Government has established a 20-member committee to review and reform the Almajiri system. The committee is expected to examine the traditional Islamic education arrangement and develop recommendations aimed at improving its structure and outcomes, although the headline does not provide details about the members, timeline or specific measures.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Ondo Varsity Students Protest Prolonged Strike, Block Major Roads
Students of a university in Ondo State reportedly protested against a prolonged strike, disrupting traffic by blocking major roads. The demonstration highlights student dissatisfaction with the continued industrial action and its effect on academic activities, while the headline does not provide details on the institution, the strike’s cause, or any official response.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·AAUA students protest, demand end to lingering ASUU strike
Students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, have protested over the prolonged strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities. They are calling for an end to the industrial action, which has disrupted academic activities and kept students away from regular university programmes.
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Education · The Punch ·Kano moves to reform Almajiri system, sets up committee
The Kano State Government has begun efforts to reform the Almajiri system, a traditional Islamic education arrangement, and has established a committee to guide the process. The committee is expected to examine the system and propose measures for its improvement, although specific reforms and timelines were not provided in the headline.
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Education · Daily Post ·AAUA students shut down highways over 68-day strike
Students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), reportedly blocked major highways to protest a 68-day strike. The disruption highlights growing student frustration over the prolonged industrial action and its impact on academic activities, while causing significant movement difficulties for motorists and other road users in the affected areas.
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Education · Vanguard ·AAUA students block highway, protest 68-day ASUU strike
Students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, reportedly blocked a highway to protest the ongoing 68-day strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities. The demonstration highlights student grievances over the prolonged disruption to academic activities and calls attention to the effects of the industrial action on university education.
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Education · The Punch ·
Hamzat urges responsible use of AI in education
Hamzat has called for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in education, highlighting the need for careful application of the technology in learning and academic settings. The remarks focus on ensuring that AI supports educational objectives while being used appropriately by students, teachers and institutions.
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Education · Daily Post ·Taraba College of Health Tech sets up probe committee over alleged sale of computers
Taraba State College of Health Technology has established a probe committee to investigate allegations that computers may have been sold. The committee is expected to examine the claims and clarify the circumstances surrounding the reported disposal of the institution’s computer equipment.
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Education · ThisDay ·
WordenHCD, Access Bank Partner to Equip 2,500 Lagos Students with Financial, Digital Skills
WordenHCD and Access Bank have partnered on an initiative to equip 2,500 students in Lagos with financial literacy and digital skills. The programme is expected to focus on practical knowledge that can help participating students better understand financial matters and develop capabilities relevant to an increasingly digital environment.
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Education · PM News ·
Canada shortlist Nigerian educator, Peter Adeleke for Change-Makers Award
Canadian organisers have shortlisted Nigerian educator Peter Adeleke for a Change-Makers Award. The recognition appears to acknowledge his contributions as an educator, though the headline does not provide details about the award’s organisers, selection criteria, ceremony, or Adeleke’s specific achievements.
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Education · The Punch ·
FUTO VC warns of fake Facebook account using his name
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, has warned the public about a fraudulent Facebook account allegedly using his name. The warning suggests that the account is not authorised and may be intended to mislead or defraud users, although the headline provides no further details about its operators or activities.
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Education · Leadership News ·
No Verification, No Deployment, NYSC Warns Foreign-Trained Graduates
The National Youth Service Corps has warned graduates trained outside Nigeria that they will not be deployed for national service unless their academic credentials undergo the required verification. The directive highlights verification as a condition for foreign-trained graduates seeking participation in the NYSC scheme.
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Education · The Punch ·
NYSC sets date for foreign-trained graduates’ physical verification
The National Youth Service Corps has announced a date for the mandatory physical verification of graduates who obtained their qualifications outside Nigeria. The exercise is intended for foreign-trained graduates seeking to participate in the NYSC programme, with further details expected from the scheme regarding the scheduled verification process.
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Education · Vanguard ·Congo reopens Ebola-hit schools, drops remote learning
Schools in Congo affected by the Ebola outbreak have reopened, ending the use of remote learning in those areas. The development marks a shift in the education response to the health crisis, although the headline does not provide details on the number of schools involved or the conditions attached to their reopening.
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Education · The Punch ·
Jigawa varsity ASUU issues two-week strike ultimatum
The Academic Staff Union of Universities chapter at a university in Jigawa State has issued a two-week ultimatum, signalling possible industrial action if its concerns are not addressed within the stated period. The headline does not specify the union’s demands, the institution involved, or the proposed strike’s start date.
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Education · Leadership News ·
‘It Was A Spontaneous, Fatherly Gesture’ Explains Viral Video Of Student Sitting On His Lap
A viral video showing a student sitting on a man’s lap has prompted an explanation describing the incident as a spontaneous, fatherly gesture. The report focuses on the context behind the footage and the clarification offered about what occurred, without providing further details about the individuals or setting.
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Education · Channels TV ·
New York Bans AI Use For Students Until High School
New York has introduced a policy banning students from using artificial intelligence tools until they reach high school. The measure affects learners below that level and focuses on restricting AI use within education. Further details about the policy’s scope, enforcement, and reasons are not provided in the headline.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Why Nigeria Must Equip Youths For Global Employment Opportunities – Alausa
Alausa says Nigeria needs to prepare and equip its young people with the skills and opportunities required to compete for jobs in the global labour market. The remarks highlight youth development and employability as important priorities for improving access to international employment opportunities.
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