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Our govt will continue to support educational advancement – Makinde
The Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has reiterated the commitment of his government to support educational advancement both locally and internationally. Makinde who spoke through his Chief of Staff, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, on Friday at the second edition of the International Study Abroad Fair (ISAF) 2025 with the theme: “Global Mastery, Local Impact: Empowering Minds Through International Education”, maintained that…
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Oyebanji thanks Tinubu for new federal university in Iyin-Ekiti
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the establishment of the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin-Ekiti. Oyebanji made the remarks on Friday at Iyin-Ekiti during the final burial ceremony of Pa Jeremiah Akindele, held at All Saints Anglican Church. Describing the new university as a landmark achievement, he…
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Tinubu signs bills establishing new federal universities in Osun, Ekiti states
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja signed two bills establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State, and the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State. In a statement, Tinubu disclosed that these specialized institutions would address the educational needs of the populace, drive research and innovation, and…
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Why I distributed free JAMB forms, launched additional bus ride for my constituents – Hon. Femi Saheed
The lawmaker representing Kosofe 2 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Obafemi Saheed, on Thursday said he distributed free 500 Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) to his constituents to advance the purpose of education in the constituency. Saheed made this assertion at the 3rd Edition of the Free JAMB Forms Distribution Exercise in Agiliti-Mile 12 area of Lagos.…
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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima, Ndukwe at Government Secondary School Pyakasa to launch MTN learning devices
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chairman of MTN Nigeria Ernest Ndukwe, on Wednesday led other senior government and MTN officials to Government Secondary School Pyakasa, Abuja to launch digital learning devices to students nationwide. The project is funded by MTN Nigeria in partnership with the Federal Government to drive e-learning in the country. Speaking on the event, Shettima wrote on his…
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Tinubu administration committed to quality education – VP Shettima
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the Tinubu administration’s commitment to ensuring quality education for all Nigerian children, emphasizing the vital role of private sector partnerships in achieving this goal. Speaking at Government Science Secondary School, Pyakasa, Abuja, during the presentation of digital learning devices donated by MTN Nigeria Communications PLC, the Vice President stressed the importance…
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FG begins nationwide crackdown on ‘miracle centres’ facilitating exam malpractice
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide monitoring and evaluation campaign to eliminate ‘miracle centres’—schools notorious for facilitating exam malpractice. As part of the initiative, officials conducted an on-the-spot assessment at Redeemer Teap International School in Abuja on Tuesday. The exercise aims to ensure schools adhere to ethical examination standards and maintain academic integrity. Leading…
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Kwara: TESCOM shortlists 9,459 applicants for CBT on Saturday, February 22
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) will on Monday, February 17, 2025, send text messages to 9,459 applicants who have successfully completed their online applications in the ongoing teachers’ recruitment process. TESCOM Chairman Mallam Bello Taoheed disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Ilorin. According to him, the CBT examination will take place on…
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53.64% candidates scored over 5 credits as WAEC releases 2024 results
The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has officially released the results for the 2024 second series of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE for private candidates. Notably, a total of 43,923 candidates, representing 67.55% of those who sat for the examination, scored credit and above in a minimum of five subjects. A statement by the acting Head…
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2025 Exams: 11,512 registered candidates are underage- JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said eleven thousand, five hundred and twelve candidates who registered for the 2025 exams were underaged. This was revealed by Jamb Registrar Professor Ishaq Oloyede in Lagos while monitoring the ongoing registration exercise of the unified tertiary matriculation examinations. Prof. Oloyede noted that there will be no extension in the five weeks…
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