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UNICEF highlights impact of extreme climate events on education
The United Nations Children’s Fund, on Thursday, highlighted the impact of “extreme climate events” on school closures and operational disruptions, identifying heatwaves as the most severe threat to education. The Fund said extreme weather caused significant disruptions to education worldwide in 2024, with around 242 million students in 85 countries missing lessons due to heatwaves, storms, floods, and droughts. The…
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Ogun revamps technical colleges to equip students for global competitiveness
The Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, has said the ongoing rehabilitation of technical colleges across the state is meant to attract more students to technical education. He said the move would also enable them to compete favorably with their counterparts across the country and contribute significantly to closing the skills gap nationwide. Prof. Arigbabu…
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NELFUND disburses N136.7 million to Joseph Sarwan Tarka University, Makurdi
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the disbursement of N136,786,650 (One hundred thirty-six million, seven hundred eighty-six thousand, six hundred fifty Naira) to Joseph Sarwan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State. This financial intervention is set to benefit 2,222 students, easing their burden of educational expenses. This milestone reflects the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, under the…
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First Lady commissions NYSC Digital Museum, TV Studio, lauds youth contribution
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has inaugurated the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Digital Museum of Dynamic History and Television Studio at the NYSC Directorate Headquarters, marking a significant milestone in the history of the scheme. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Senator Tinubu described the facilities as visionary steps towards preserving the NYSC’s extraordinary legacy, which spans…
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NUC upgrades medical programmes to doctoral status
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has upgraded some medical-related programmes in universities from Bachelor’s degree to doctoral status. A statement on Wednesday by NUC’s Acting Director of Public Affairs, Franca Chukwuonwo, said the decision was driven by the need to incorporate more clinical and practical sessions, improve foundational course coverage, enhance clinical skills, and address all specialty areas comprehensively. NUC…
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UI students stage peaceful protest over 82-day power outage
Students of the University of Ibadan in Oyo State have staged a peaceful protest against the 82-day power outage at the University College Hospital. The teaching hospital has been experiencing a power outage since last year due to debts owed to the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC). Addressing journalists, the President of the UI Student Union Government, Comrade Bolaji Aweda,…
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LASG to support JAMB with CBT centres
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to supporting stakeholders in the education sector at both the federal and state levels for efficient service delivery. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this commitment during a courtesy visit by the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, and his delegation at the Lagos House,…
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Senior Staff Of Polytechnics to begin warning strike Wednesday
The polytechnic workers, under the aegis of the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnic (SSANIP), have announced a three-day warning strike from Wednesday, January 22 to Friday, January 24, 2025. SSANIP said the authorities marginalise non-teaching staff members and deny their deserved career progression. In a letter dated January 14, 2025, and addressed to the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa,…
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Lagos commissioner charges evaluators to monitor schools closely
The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education in Lagos State, Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, has directed evaluators from the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) to closely monitor schools below the tertiary level in the state. Coordinating Director, Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), Mr. Remi Abdul relayed this directive at a management meeting of OEQA held at Alausa, Ikeja. He…
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ASUU suspends strike in Taraba University
Students of Taraba State University, Jalingo, can now return to their academic activities following the suspension of a one-month strike by the institution’s Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The union’s Chairman, Dr Joshua Mbaver, announced the suspension of the strike, stating that the state government had addressed key demands that led to the industrial action. According to a statement…
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