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Makinde retains Adebiyi as Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic’s council chairman
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reappointed the Chairman and members of the Governing Council of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa. Prof. Kazeem Adekunle Adebiyi, who was initially appointed on March 24, 2025, to complete the tenure of the late former chairman, Prof. Abiodun Adebowale Ojo, has been retained as chairman of the council. Other reappointed members include…
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Ekiti govt bans ‘sign out’ celebrations across secondary schools
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State Government has prohibited the popular “sign out” celebrations in all public and private secondary schools, warning that any school or student found flouting the directive will face sanctions. The directive was conveyed in a circular dated June 29, 2026, issued by the state Ministry of Education and signed by the Director of Schools (Public/Private),…
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Widow of ex-UNILAG VC speaks on vision for Oye Ibidapo-Obe University
The Executive Director of the Oye Ibidapo-Obe Foundation for Educational Transformation, Mrs. Olushola Ibidapo-Obe, has outlined the vision behind the proposed Oye Ibidapo-Obe Technical University, saying it is aimed at advancing science, technology, innovation and industrial growth in Nigeria. In a statement on June 24, 2026, Mrs. Ibidapo-Obe said the institution is designed to fulfil the dream of her late…
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NBAIS official seeks curriculum review, wider acceptance of board’s certificates
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Ustaz Abdul-Lateef Adekilekun, Special Assistant to the Registrar of the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS), Prof. Yahuza Imam, has called for a review of the board’s curriculum, urging the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) and NBAIS to update the syllabus that has been in use since 2011. Speaking with journalists…
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Lagos trains Education PR Officers on strategic communication
The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, in collaboration with Global Education Media Limited, has hosted a one-day conference for Public Affairs Officers (PAOs) across the state’s education sector. Themed “Strategic Communication: Advancing the Lagos Education Agenda through Effective Public Affairs Engagement,” the conference underscored the role of strategic communication in promoting government policies, programmes, and achievements. In…
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12 schools reach semi-final of KW-IRS Tax Club Quiz Competition
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Internal Revenue Service, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, has concluded the preliminary stages of the 2026 Tax Club Quiz Competition, with 12 secondary schools qualifying for the semi-final. The preliminary rounds began on June 23 with a virtual mock test organised by the KW-IRS Tax Club Advocacy…
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Aiyedatiwa appoints new VC for AAUA
By Boye Oyeyemi Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of Professor Tomola Marshal Obamuyi as the new Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko. The appointment followed the recommendation of the institution’s Governing Council after Obamuyi emerged as the highest-scoring candidate among the 15 professors interviewed by the university’s Joint Council and Senate Selection Board. A statement issued…
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Ekiti teachers, students go spiritual over rising insecurity
By Boye Oyeyemi Teachers and students in secondary schools across Ekiti State on Wednesday temporarily suspended academic activities to participate in a nationwide prayer session against insecurity and the growing cases of abduction involving teachers and students. The exercise, organised by the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools, was held in compliance with a directive of the union’s National Executive…
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Kwara safe for corps members, says NYSC boss
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, Olaoluwa Joshua Onifade, has assured prospective corps members and their parents that the state remains safe, describing the temporary orientation camp at Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, as secure and conducive for participants. Onifade gave the assurance on Wednesday while speaking with journalists at the temporary orientation…
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FG, Lagos partner councils, private sector on school feeding initiative
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Federal Government and the Lagos State Government have partnered with Conference 57 to launch “Adopt a School for Snacks for Thought – PBAT FEEDS,” an initiative aimed at providing nutritious breakfast snacks to primary school pupils and improving learning outcomes across public schools. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, ahead of the programme’s launch scheduled…
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