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Ondo varsity assures students ASUU strike will end soon
By Boye Oyeyemi The management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, has appealed to students to remain calm, assuring them that the Ondo State Government is taking steps to resolve the ongoing strike by the institution’s academic staff. The assurance was contained in a statement issued by the Deputy Registrar, Information, Protocol and Public Relations, Mr. Sola Imoru. The management was…
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Osun 2026: NANS seeks suspension of lectures over security concerns
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, alongside recognised student leadership structures in Osun State, has called for the temporary suspension of academic activities in tertiary institutions ahead of the forthcoming governorship election, citing growing security concerns. The student body also gave the Osun State Government, security agencies and the management of…
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Tunde Onakoya backs N250m scholarship fund for corps members, graduates
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nigerian chess master and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has backed a N250 million scholarship fund aimed at helping corps members and recent graduates acquire in-demand technology skills. The initiative, launched in partnership with Jobs59 founder Sam Otigba and AltSchool Africa founder HackSultan, will provide N160,000 scholarships for successful applicants to enrol in…
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Igbasan urges new nurses to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system amid brain drain
The Vice-Chancellor of McPherson University, Prof. Francis Adegbaye Igbasan, has urged newly inducted nursing graduates to help strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system despite the growing migration of health professionals abroad. Igbasan gave the charge on Friday during the university’s third Nursing Induction Ceremony, where 52 Nursing Science graduates were formally inducted into the profession after completing five years of academic and…
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Governor Mbah advocates experiential learning to drive human capital development
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has advocated experiential learning as a key driver of human capital development, calling for a fundamental overhaul of Nigeria’s education system to produce problem-solvers and innovators rather than graduates armed only with certificates. Mbah made the call on Thursday while delivering the 55th Convocation Lecture of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), where he unveiled…
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McPherson University inducts 61 computing graduates into CPN
McPherson University has inducted 61 graduating students of its College of Computing into the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria, urging them to uphold professionalism, ethical standards and excellence in their careers. The induction ceremony, held on Thursday, brought together graduates from the Departments of Computer Science, Cyber Security and Software Engineering as they formally joined Nigeria’s professional computing body.…
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Ondo releases 2026 common entrance examination results
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has released the results of the 2026 Common Entrance Examination conducted for pupils seeking admission into public secondary schools across the state. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Dr. Akindele Ige, announced the release on Tuesday, stating that candidates’ results had been uploaded to the ministry’s examination portal. Ige urged…
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University of Ibadan appoints Olapegba as 14th vice-chancellor
The Governing Council of the University of Ibadan has appointed Professor Peter Olamakinde Olapegba as the institution’s 14th vice-chancellor following a competitive selection process involving eight candidates. The appointment was announced on Wednesday by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Chief Adebisi Akande, after the council approved the recommendation of the Joint Council-Senate Selection Board. Akande said the…
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Alaafin adjusts Oro Festival schedule to accommodate BECE students
By Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin of Oyo and Paramount Ruler of the Oyo Kingdom, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has approved a slight adjustment to this year’s Oro Festival to accommodate candidates participating in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The approval was announced in a statement issued by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaiye.…
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Lagos celebrates talent, reaffirms commitment to inclusive education drive
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening inclusive education and ensuring that every child, regardless of ability, has access to quality education and opportunities to thrive. The commitment was highlighted during a visit by a student of Sango Senior Secondary (Inclusive) School, Sango-Ota, Michael Oluwadamilare, who presented a beautifully crafted portrait of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of…
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