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Olaopa seeks support for education at school fundraising
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has called for increased support for education, emphasizing that the government alone cannot address the sector’s challenges. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday as the Chairman of the 80th Fundraising Dinner for Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, Olaopa highlighted the pressing need for collective contributions to develop the school and…
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MAPOLY announces dissolution of SUG executives
The management of the Ogun state-owned Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta has announced the dissolution of the 2023/2024 Students Union Executives Council. This was announced in a press statement on Tuesday by the institution’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol, Yemi Ajibola. Ajibola stated that the decision was taken at the emergency meeting of the management held on Tuesday, 14th January,…
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Unilorin unveils 50th anniversary logo
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Professor Wahab Egbewole (SAN), on Monday unveiled the institution’s golden jubilee anniversary logo, marking the start of celebrations for its 50th anniversary. Professor Egbewole reaffirmed his commitment to implementing strategic plans designed to elevate the university to world-class status as it commemorates this milestone. He outlined the…
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Abiodun to increase Ogun Teach interns from 4,000 to 6,000
..increases their wages to N80,000 Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said his administration will raise the bar of teacher recruitment in the state by increasing the number of teachers in the Ogun Teach initiative, currently pegged at 4,000 interns, to 6,000. The move, he said, is to ensure that the gap in the student-to-teacher ratio in the state…
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TASUED Alumni Association gives scholarships to six best 200-level students
Tai Solarin University of Education Alumni Association has presented scholarships to six best 200-level students picked from the six colleges of the university. The alumni equally warned the newly matriculated students of the university to prioritise excellent academic pursuit and shun all forms of distraction and negative tendencies, including cultism, examination malpractices, and drug abuse, among other vices that could…
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Gov AbdulRazaq inaugurates Osi Campus of Kwara State University
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq has inaugurated the Osi Campus of the state university, fulfilling his promise to ensure no project is abandoned and setting a new frontier for development in the southern axis of the state. Cheered by stakeholders who lauded his achievements, the Governor described the commissioning as a historic milestone and a practical…
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Unilorin management clarifies position on alumni rift
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The management of the University of Ilorin has addressed the ongoing leadership dispute within the institution’s Alumni Association, affirming the election of a new executive committee led by Prof. Abdulrazaq Olubusuyi Kilani on August 24, 2024. In a statement on Wednesday, the University’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun, clarified that the tenure of the…
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Welfare of staff, students remains my top priority- LASU VC
The Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has assured continued welfare of staff and students of the university – a top priority for her administration – at the new year prayer session. She gave this assurance in her New Year’s speech at the inter-faith service held at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, main campus, Ojo, Lagos, on Monday, 6th…
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UNIABUJA Governing Council appoints Maikudi as 7th substantive VC
The Governing Council of the University of Abuja under the chairmanship of Air Vice-Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita (Rtd), has approved the appointment of Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi as the 7th Substantive vice-chancellor of the institution. In a statement, the university’s spokesperson, Habib Yakoob said the appointment was announced during the 77th Extraordinary Meeting of the Council on Tuesday. He said…
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History to return as standalone subject in schools by 2025 – Education Minister
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has announced the reintroduction of history as a standalone subject in Nigeria’s basic education curriculum, effective from 2025. This directive follows a mandate from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritize the subject in primary and secondary schools nationwide. Speaking during a live interview on Channels Television, Dr. Alausa expressed concern…
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