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EFCC takes anti-graft campaign to classrooms, inaugurates Integrity Clubs in Yobe schools
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has inaugurated Integrity Clubs in 18 public secondary schools in Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe State, as part of its sustained campaign against corruption and financial crimes. The Integrity Clubs were inaugurated in the following schools: Federal Government College, Buni-Yadi (domiciled in Potiskum); Federal Government Girls College, Potiskum; Moi Muhammad Abali Mega…
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NITDA- Wigwe University alliance targets Nigerian-built AI, smart agriculture innovation
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Wigwe University are advancing plans for collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI), agricultural innovation and digital talent development. The move follows a high-level meeting in Abuja between senior officials of both institutions. The discussions were led by Wigwe University Vice-Chancellor, Marwan AlAkaidi, who outlined a shared vision aligned with Nigeria’s national technology goals.…
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Senate committee to consider N125,000 election allowance for corps members
The Senate Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has indicated it will consider a request by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for about N32 billion to increase allowances for corps members engaged in election duties to N125,000. According to a report by The Cable newspaper, the assurance came during a joint session of the National Assembly Committee…
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NIJ admits 293 students at 23rd matriculation, charges them to lead Nigeria’s digital media future
The Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Ogba, Lagos, on Wednesday formally admitted 293 students into its National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND) and Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programmes at its 23rd Matriculation Ceremony. The ceremony, held at the Sir Kensington Adebutu Media Resource Centre, marked the formal induction of the Class of 2026 into what the Provost, Mr. Gbenga Adefaye,…
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Corps members emerge digital champions, receive cash, laptops from NITDA
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has recognised outstanding corps members serving as Digital Literacy Champions with cash prizes totalling ₦3.5 million and eight laptops. The awards were presented by the NITDA Director-General, Malam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, during a courtesy visit to the NYSC Headquarters in Abuja, where he was received by the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye…
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Makinde administration embarks on renovation of 36 schools in Oyo
Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has commenced the renovation of 36 public primary and secondary schools across the state’s five geo-political zones as part of efforts to improve learning environments and strengthen public education. The intervention, under the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde, targets ageing and dilapidated school infrastructure. According to the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education…
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Union leaders call for improved workers’ welfare at NASU WAEC congress
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) converged in Ilorin to deliberate on the state of insecurity, workers’ welfare and the future of unionism in Nigeria at the 46th Annual National Congress. The program which was tagged “Unionism in the Evolving Work Landscape” brought…
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FG begins implementation of 40% allowance increase for university lecturers
The federal government has commenced the implementation of major welfare provisions contained in its renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), marking a key step toward addressing long-standing industrial disputes in public universities. The agreement, signed on January 14, followed extensive negotiations between a government committee and ASUU leadership, which were concluded in 2025 as part of…
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Ogun to build 900-seater smart classroom complex at Remo Secondary School- Abiodun
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said the state government would construct a 900-seater Artificial Intelligence-powered digital classroom complex valued at ₦1 billion at Remo Secondary School (RSS), Sagamu, as part of efforts to deepen technology-driven education in the state. Abiodun disclosed this during the school’s 80th anniversary celebration held on the school premises, describing the ultra-modern…
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Oyo declares Feb 18 as open day, insists parents must attend
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has declared February 18 as a mandatory school open day for all schools in the state, while warning that students whose parents or guardians fail to attend will have 10 marks deducted from their continuous assessment scores. The directive, issued by the State Commissioner for Education, Honourable Segun Olayiwola, is part of ongoing…
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