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NITDA deepens digital push, supports women educators with laptops, AI training
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has provided high-specification HP OmniBook laptops to the National Association of Women in Colleges of Education (WICE) to strengthen its administrative capacity and promote digital literacy among women educators. NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, disclosed this at the 30th Annual National Conference of WICE, themed “Dual Mandate: Global Impact; Reimagining Teacher Education for Sustainable…
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Ondo education commissioner urged to introduce skills-based curriculum
By Boye Oyeyemi Mr. S.O. Ojo, a public affairs analyst, has urged the Ondo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, to introduce a skills-based curriculum that integrates vocational training and moral education into the state’s school system. Ojo said the proposed reforms would equip students with practical skills, promote discipline and prepare young people for employment…
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University of Offa graduates first set
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The University of Offa, Kwara State, has produced its first set of 140 graduates, as Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama urged African governments to make affordable financing, infrastructure and other essential resources accessible to young entrepreneurs. Mahama, who spoke on Monday at the university’s maiden convocation ceremony, said African leaders must create an enabling environment for…
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15-year-old Ekiti girl wins national playwriting prize
By Boye Oyeyemi A 15-year-old student from Ekiti State, Ayodele Angel Oluwafisayomi, has won the 2026 StarGirl Playwriting Prize with a play challenging gender stereotypes and advocating equal opportunities for girls in science and technology. Angel, an SS3 student at Divine Touch International School, Ado-Ekiti, emerged winner with her play, Before You Say No, which explores how societal expectations and…
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FUNAAB Deputy Bursar, Omisope, emerges as BOUESTI Bursar
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has announced the appointment of its Deputy Bursar I, Dr Margaret Omisope, as the second substantive Bursar of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State. In a statement, the acting head of FUNAAB’s Directorate of Public Relations, Olasunkanmi Olajide, described the appointment as recognition of Omisope’s professional competence,…
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Abiodun family awards over N100m scholarships to 831 indigent students
The family of Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has awarded scholarships worth over ₦100 million to 831 indigent students across different levels of education under the Gbemiga Abiodun Memorial Education Support Programme, an initiative established to sustain the humanitarian legacy of the governor’s late son. Abiodun announced this at the third edition of the programme, held at Christ Apostolic…
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Relief for students as LASU, LASUED, LASUSTECH lecturers end strike
Lecturers at Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) are to resume academic activities immediately following the suspension of their industrial action over staff welfare and outstanding agreements. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) announced the suspension on Friday, bringing relief to students and parents affected by…
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Ogaga Ifowodo wins $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature 2026
By Adeola Ogunrinde Nigerian poet, lawyer and activist Ogaga Ifowodo has won the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature, securing the $100,000 award for his poetry collection, ‘Why Does God Need a Gun?’ Ifowodo’s collection emerged as the winner from 223 submissions, with the prize’s Advisory Board praising its rich allegorical portrayal of religious and political violence in Nigeria. According to…
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Zenith Bank set to empower teenage girls across 30 schools in Lagos
By Damilola Akinwale – Zenith Bank Plc, under the leadership of its group managing director and chief executive officer, Dame Dr Adaora Umeoji, OON, is set to launch its maiden Girl Child Empowerment Programme as part of its efforts to promote social impact and youth development. The bank announced the initiative on its social media pages on Wednesday, saying it…
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Ondo medical varsity suspends strike
By Boye Oyeyemi The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State, has suspended its indefinite strike and directed lecturers to resume their academic duties with immediate effect. The decision was reached at a congress meeting of ASUU-UNIMEDO on Wednesday, where members reviewed the Ondo State Government’s compliance with its commitments on the implementation of the…
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