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OAU dismisses viral resumption notice as fake
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The management of Obafemi Awolowo University has dismissed a purported letter circulating online regarding the resumption date from the institution’s ongoing three-week mid-semester break.In a statement issued by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, the institution stated categorically and unequivocally that the said letter did not emanate from the Office of the Registrar or any…
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Varsity don calls for e-learning platforms to boost biology education relevance
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin A Professor in the Department of Science Education, University of Ilorin, Ganiyu Bello, has called on government agencies, school ICT centres and educational technology providers to supply e-learning platforms to enhance the relevance of biology education. Bello made the call on Thursday while delivering the university’s 301st inaugural lecture titled, “Advancing Biology Education Through Constructivist Pedagogy:…
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Oyo State teachers elect new executives
By Adejayan Gbenga The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State wing, has elected new executive members to steer the affairs of the union for the next four years. The election took place on Wednesday during the union’s 8th Quadrennial Delegates Conference held in Ibadan. Speaking at the opening of the conference, the National President of the NUT, Titus Audu…
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Akwa Ibom approved 1,000 teachers recruitment, priorities ICT graduates
The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the recruitment of 1,000 additional teachers to address the shortage currently affecting public schools across the state, saying priority would be given to ICT and computer science graduates as part of efforts to strengthen digital education in schools. The Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Rt. Hon. Anietie Etuk, PhD,…
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SSANIP suspends strike over pay irregularities at Ondo Poly
The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic has suspended its industrial action over the non-implementation of the new minimum wage and salary adjustments for workers. The decision was taken during an emergency congress of the union held on Wednesday at the institution’s Adekunle Ajasin Auditorium. In a communique signed by the union’s Chairman, Comrade Saka-Olokungboye Nurudeen,…
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Adeleke presents cash awards to top SSCE students in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday presented cash awards to top-performing students in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in the state. Speaking during the presentation at the maiden Imole SSCE Scholarship Award Ceremony organised by Electronic Collections Group (ECG) in collaboration with the Osun State Ministry of Education,…
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Varsity don proposes ‘football theory’ to solve Nigeria’s technological woes
By Boye Oyeyemi A professor at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Nnaoma Iwu, has canvassed a football-style approach to addressing ethnicity-related setbacks affecting Nigeria’s technological growth. Iwu said the country must begin to place greater value on skills, competence and talent rather than ethnic background, religion or paper qualifications. He cautioned that Nigeria’s progress in science and innovation would remain slow…
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Group commends NELFUND over ₦242.4bn student loan disbursement
The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has commended the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) over its continued expansion, noting that the scheme has now disbursed more than ₦242.4 billion to over 1.38 million Nigerian students. In a statement signed by its chairman, Ahmad Sajoh, and secretary, Danjuma Sada, the group described the development as a turning point in the democratisation of…
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Aiyedatiwa promises to address candidates affected by 2025 SUBEB recruitment irregularities
By Boye Oyeyemi Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pledged to address the concerns of candidates affected by irregularities in last year’s recruitment exercise conducted by the State Universal Basic Education Board. The governor gave the assurance on Friday during the May Day celebration held at the Gani Fawehinmi Arcade in Akure, where he acknowledged the plight of applicants…
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Osun clears N3bn UNILESA staff arrears, confirms 300 appointments
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilesa (UNILESA), Professor Taiwo Asaolu, has said that over N3 billion in outstanding allowances owed to permanent staff has been paid by the Osun State Government.Speaking at a press conference on the university campus on Wednesday, Asaolu stated that retired staff of the defunct Osun State College of Education,…
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