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Education · Leadership News ·Akwa Ibom Rescues Street Children, Begins Rehabilitation Ahead Of School Resumption
The Akwa Ibom State Government has rescued children living on the streets and commenced rehabilitation efforts ahead of the new school term. The initiative is intended to support the children’s welfare and prepare them for a return to formal education when schools resume.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Ondo varsities shut as SSANU, NASU, NAAT begin indefinite strike Wednesday
Universities in Ondo State are expected to shut from Wednesday as the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, the Non-Academic Staff Union and the National Association of Academic Technologists commence an indefinite strike. The action is likely to disrupt administrative, technical and other non-teaching services across the affected institutions.
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Education · Nairametrics ·
JAMB, WAEC fix N4,000 fee for O’Level result verification
JAMB and WAEC have agreed on a N4,000 fee for verifying candidates’ O’Level results. The arrangement concerns checks of academic credentials submitted for examination or admission-related purposes, although the headline does not provide further details on when the fee takes effect, how it will be paid, or which candidates will be required to pay.
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Education · Vanguard ·Atiku vows to review NELFUND, offer debt forgiveness to Nigerian students
Atiku Abubakar has pledged to review the Nigerian Education Loan Fund and introduce debt forgiveness measures for Nigerian students. The proposal focuses on changing the existing student-loan framework and reducing or cancelling repayment obligations, although the headline does not provide details on eligibility, implementation, or timing.
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Education · ThisDay ·
JAMB, WAEC End Multiple O’Level Verification Charges, Fix N4,000 One-off Fee
JAMB and WAEC have ended the practice of charging multiple fees for O’Level result verification, introducing a single one-off payment of N4,000. The change is intended to standardise the verification process and provide a fixed cost for users requiring confirmation of their examination results.
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Education · Vanguard ·Zamfara recovers N23m from private schools after compliance screening
Zamfara State has recovered N23 million from private schools following a compliance screening exercise. The development indicates that authorities reviewed schools for adherence to applicable requirements and collected the identified funds, though the headline does not specify the number of schools involved, the nature of the violations or how the money will be used.
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Education · Channels TV ·Charlotte Muritala: The Nine-Year-Old Maths Genius Turning TikTok Into A Classroom
Charlotte Muritala, a nine-year-old recognised for her exceptional mathematics ability, is using TikTok as an educational platform. Her content reportedly turns the social media app into a virtual classroom, highlighting how digital platforms can support learning and showcase young talent in Nigeria.
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Education · Vanguard ·JAMB, WAEC end multiple O’Level verification charges, fix N4,000 one-off fee
JAMB and WAEC have agreed to end multiple charges for verifying O’Level results. Under the new arrangement, candidates and other users will pay a single N4,000 fee for the verification process, replacing separate payments previously required by the two examination bodies.
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Education · Leadership News ·
FG Orders Compulsory Ranking Of All Tertiary Institutions
The Federal Government has directed that all tertiary institutions in Nigeria undergo compulsory ranking. The order means universities, polytechnics and other higher education institutions are expected to participate in an official assessment process, although the headline does not specify the ranking criteria, implementation timeline or consequences for institutions that do not comply.
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Education · BusinessDay ·UNIMED appoints Vincent Ojo as fourth substantive Registrar
The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) has appointed Vincent Ojo as its fourth substantive Registrar. The appointment places Ojo in charge of the university’s administrative and registry functions, marking a change in leadership at the institution.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Alausa mandates participation in ranking for all tertiary institutions
The Lagos State Government, through Alausa, has directed all tertiary institutions under its authority to participate in institutional ranking exercises. The mandate is intended to ensure the institutions are included in relevant assessments, although the headline does not specify the ranking bodies, criteria, or implementation timeline.
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Education · Leadership News ·
LEADERSHIP Government Agency of the Year 2026: Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND)
Leadership News names the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as its Government Agency of the Year for 2026. The headline indicates that the recognition focuses on the agency’s public-sector role and institutional performance, but provides no further details about the criteria, achievements or circumstances behind the award.
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Education · Leadership News ·
9-Year-Old Nigerian Girl Uses TikTok To Teach Mathematics To Children
A nine-year-old Nigerian girl is using TikTok to teach mathematics to children. Her educational videos use the social media platform to share mathematics lessons with a young audience, highlighting how digital tools can support learning and enable children to engage with educational content online.
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Education · Daily Trust ·
Zamfara Concludes Historic Global Standard Teacher Transformation Programme
Zamfara State has completed what it describes as a historic teacher transformation programme aligned with global standards. The initiative focuses on improving the state’s teaching workforce and education practices, although the headline does not provide details about its specific activities, participants, outcomes, or implementation timeline.
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Education · PM News ·
Improved learning: NEPL/Seplat Energy JV sets to train 500 teachers in Edo
The NEPL/Seplat Energy Joint Venture is preparing to train 500 teachers in Edo State as part of an effort to improve learning. The initiative focuses on strengthening educators’ capacity, although the headline does not provide details about the training programme’s timing, methods or participating schools.
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Education · BusinessDay ·President Tinubu’s zero-strike policy falters as 12+ state universities shut down
President Bola Tinubu’s zero-strike policy is facing setbacks as more than 12 state-owned universities have reportedly shut down. The closures indicate continuing disruptions in the university system and raise questions about the policy’s effectiveness in preventing industrial action across state institutions.
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Education · ThisDay ·Rector Pascal and the Case for Second Chances
The piece examines Rector Pascal’s circumstances and uses the case to discuss the broader idea of second chances. It appears to consider how individuals facing setbacks or controversy may be assessed, treated, and given opportunities for redemption, while leaving the specific details of the case unspecified.
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Education · ThisDay ·
Alausa Expands National Tertiary Institutions’ Ranking, Makes Participation Compulsory
Alausa has announced an expansion of the national ranking exercise for tertiary institutions and made participation compulsory. The directive is expected to bring more higher education institutions into the assessment process, although the headline does not specify the participating institutions, evaluation criteria or implementation timeline.
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Education · Vanguard ·FG expands national tertiary institutions’ ranking, makes participation compulsory
The Federal Government has broadened the scope of its ranking exercise for Nigeria’s tertiary institutions and made participation compulsory. The policy will cover more institutions across the higher-education system, with the ranking process intended to assess and compare institutional performance.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·NANS calls on govs, lawmakers to replicate Tunji-Ojo’s student empowerment
The National Association of Nigerian Students has urged state governors and lawmakers to replicate an empowerment initiative associated with Tunji-Ojo. The call seeks broader adoption of similar student-focused support programmes by public officials, although the headline does not specify the initiative’s details, beneficiaries, or implementation plans.
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