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Education · BellaNaija ·Halima Yahaya: How I Got a Scholarship to Study in America But Couldn’t Make It There
Halima Yahaya recounts receiving a scholarship to study in the United States but being unable to travel or take up the opportunity. The account focuses on the circumstances surrounding the missed educational opportunity and her experience of securing the scholarship.
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Education · ThisDay ·JAMB Cancels Ban on SIM Swap, Email Change for Candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has lifted its ban on candidates changing their registered email addresses or swapping SIM cards. The reversal restores access to these services for candidates, although the headline does not provide details on the reasons for the decision, effective date, or applicable procedures.
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Education · Premium Times ·NLC opposes concession of King’s College, other Unity Colleges
The Nigeria Labour Congress has opposed plans to concession King’s College and other Unity Colleges. The position signals resistance to transferring the management or operation of the federal government-owned schools to private or external operators, although the headline does not specify the proposed terms, reasons for the concession, or the next steps.
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Education · Daily Post ·Nursing students protest repeated hostel raids in Taraba
Nursing students in Taraba State have protested what they describe as repeated raids on their hostels. The demonstrations highlight concerns about the security and disruption faced by the students, although the headline does not provide details about who carried out the raids, when they occurred, or the response from authorities.
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JAMB approves one-time change of registered GSM numbers, email addresses
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has approved a one-time opportunity for candidates to change the GSM phone numbers and email addresses linked to their registration records. The measure allows eligible applicants to update these contact details, though the headline does not specify the procedure, timing or conditions for making the changes.
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Education · PM News ·
Oseni Gbolahan drives youth empowerment, equips 2,000 Nigerians for leadership
Oseni Gbolahan is leading a youth empowerment initiative focused on developing leadership capacity among Nigerians. The programme has reportedly equipped 2,000 participants, indicating a broad effort to prepare young people for leadership roles and increased civic or professional responsibility.
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Education · BellaNaija ·From a Painful Prediction to a Place of Possibility: Mfon Ekpo Gets Emotional as She Commissions Global Knowledge Centre in Uyo
Mfon Ekpo became emotional while commissioning a Global Knowledge Centre in Uyo, reflecting on a painful prediction that preceded the project. The centre is presented as a place of possibility, indicating its intended role in expanding access to knowledge and opportunities within the community.
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Education · Premium Times ·Nigerian scientist wins Schlumberger Foundation Impact Prize
A Nigerian scientist has won the Schlumberger Foundation Impact Prize, an international recognition highlighting the contribution of researchers to science and its wider impact. The award places the scientist among recipients acknowledged by the foundation for work considered significant to scientific advancement or societal development.
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Education · Vanguard ·Halt tertiary admissions until GCE results are released — Private schools
Private schools are calling for tertiary institutions to pause admissions until the results of the General Certificate of Education examination are released. The request appears aimed at allowing prospective students to obtain their results before admission processes proceed, though the headline provides no further details about the schools’ reasons or the authorities involved.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·JAMB eases restriction on SIM swap, email change
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has relaxed restrictions governing SIM swaps and changes to candidates’ email addresses. The adjustment is expected to make it easier for candidates to update or recover access to their registration-related contact details, although the headline does not specify the revised procedures or conditions.
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Education · Premium Times ·Group enrolls 178 out-of-school children, empowers 60 displaced women
A group has enrolled 178 children who were previously out of school and provided empowerment support to 60 displaced women. The initiative addresses education access for children and livelihood needs among displaced women, although the headline does not specify the group, location, programme details or type of support provided.
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Education · Leadership News ·
NDLEA Marathon: 3 Edo Students Win Scholarships, Emerge WADA Ambassadors
Three students from Edo State have won scholarships after participating in the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency marathon. Their achievement also earned them recognition as ambassadors for the War Against Drug Abuse initiative, linking the sporting event to educational support and drug-abuse prevention efforts.
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Education · Vanguard ·JAMB lifts ban on SIM swap, email change for candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has lifted its restriction on SIM swaps and email-address changes for candidates. The decision allows affected candidates to update or recover these details, which are used for communication and access to examination-related services. Further conditions or procedures were not specified in the headline.
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Education · Nigerian Tribune ·Gov Yusuf commends Tinubu for introducing NELFUND
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for introducing the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, known as NELFUND. The headline indicates that Yusuf considers the initiative significant, although it does not provide further details about the programme, the governor’s remarks, or its expected impact.
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Education · Daily Trust ·Protest as hoodlums break into female hostel, rape student
Students reportedly protested after hoodlums broke into a female hostel and raped a student. The incident has raised concerns about security within the hostel and prompted calls for attention to the safety of students.
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Education · Leadership News ·
ABUMET Equips Kano School With ICT Centre
ABUMET has equipped a school in Kano with an information and communication technology centre, providing the institution with dedicated facilities to support digital learning and technology-related educational activities. The initiative highlights efforts to improve access to ICT resources within the school environment.
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Education · Leadership News ·
Varsity Don SeeKs Ties With African-Americans For Continental Growth
A university academic is seeking stronger ties with African-Americans to support growth and development across the African continent. The initiative appears focused on building collaboration and connections between African institutions and African-American communities, although the headline does not specify the individual, institution, or proposed areas of partnership.
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Education · Daily Trust ·
Adamawa Scholarship Portal Opens for 2026/2027 Applications
Adamawa State has opened its scholarship application portal for the 2026/2027 academic session. Eligible students can use the platform to submit applications for available scholarship support, subject to the programme’s requirements and deadlines. Further details on eligibility, documentation and the application process are expected through the official portal.
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Education · Daily Post ·Gold over school: How poverty keeps Niger children in mining pits
Poverty is driving children in Niger State away from schooling and into gold-mining pits, highlighting how economic hardship is limiting access to education. The report examines the circumstances that keep affected children involved in mining rather than attending school, and the broader impact on their prospects.
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Education · BusinessDay ·PTAs slam Education Ministry over N20m Unity College admission fee claims
Parent-Teacher Associations have criticised the Federal Ministry of Education over claims that prospective students are being charged N20 million to secure admission into Unity Colleges. The dispute centres on the alleged fee and raises concerns about admission costs and practices in the federal secondary-school system.
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