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Unilorin has zero tolerance for cultism – VC
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), has reaffirmed the institution’s stance against cultism, stating that it has been eradicated from the university for over two decades. He emphasized that Unilorin maintains a zero-tolerance policy for such social vices. Speaking at the annual Iftar and media interactive session held at the VC’s…
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Ex-OOU VC, Prof Olaitan dies at 60
A former Vice Chancellor of the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye , Ogun State and renowned Professor of Political Science, Prof. Wale Are Olaitan has died at age 60. Olaitan who hailed from Ijebu Igbo, was a distinguished scholar, a passionate educator, and a relentless advocate for social justice. His academic journey began at Molusi College, Ijebu-Igbo, after which…
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Okpebholo declares state of emergency in Edo public schools
Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo has declared a State of Emergency on public schools across the State, saying the schools were in very bad shapes. The Governor, who was accompanied on an inspection tour of some schools in Ikpoba-Okha and Egor Local Governments area of Edo South Senatorial District, lamented the state of facilities in the schools located in…
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Lagos TESCOM applauds NGO initiatives on training of teachers
…Calls for greater collaborations The Chairman, Teaching Service Commission, Mrs Victoria Mopelola Peregrino has applauded the collaborative and support initiatives of Teach For Nigeria (TFN) in training and placement of teachers into public secondary schools across the State. The Chairman gave the commendation at a meeting of officials of the NGO led by its Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Molade Adeniji,…
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Lead City VC urges FG to extend TETFund to private universities
The Vice-Chancellor of Lead City University, Ibadan, Prof. Kabiru Adeyemo, on Monday urged the Federal Government to extend the Tertiary Education Trust Fund benefits to private universities, allowing them to enjoy the same facilities as their public counterparts. At a press briefing in Ibadan to mark the institution’s 20th anniversary, the University Don emphasized that private university students should be…
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Yewaland to hold maiden education summit April 15
The Yewa People Development Council, (YDC), an umbrella Council for all pan Yewa development-oriented associations and baby of Yewa Traditional Council, YTC, has concluded plans to hold Yewa Education Summit between Tuesday 15th April, 2025 and Wednesday 16th April, 2025. At a pre-event press briefing in Ilaro, Ogun State, the Chairman Governing Council of YDC, Professor Rahmon Bello said the…
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TESCOM invites 180 applicants for makeup interview in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has invited 180 applicants for a makeup interview to fill vacancies in specific subject areas and 15 local government areas. These applicants had previously taken the commission’s computer-based test (CBT) but were not initially selected. The interview is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26, at the TESCOM…
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Adeleke University muslim students debunk MURIC’s suspension claims
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Muslim Students Association of Adeleke University, Ede, has denied allegations by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) that a Muslim student was suspended for observing Friday prayers. In a letter signed by its Ameer, Imran Adigun AbdulHakeem, and addressed to the university management, the association described the reports circulated on social media by MURIC as “fake…
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Poly Rector cautions students against cultism, other social vices
The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Mrs Eduma Essien, has warned students of the polytechnic against cultism, urging them to shun all social vices. Essien gave the warning at the 10th matriculation of the institution held at the Science Laboratory Technology Arena, on Saturday. ” For our matriculating students,…
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FG, LASG collaborate on implementing National Education Quality Assurance Policy
By Adeola Ogunrinde Key stakeholders in the education sector at both federal and state levels gathered in Lagos to discuss the implementation of the National Education Quality Assurance Policy in Lagos State. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, emphasized the need for strong collaboration between federal and state authorities to enhance the quality of education…
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