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Embrace integrity, faith amidst economic challenges, ex-BPE DG urges graduates
…as Redeemer’s University holds convocation lecture By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A former Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr. Alex Okoh, emphasized the importance of integrity and faith for graduates facing a complex and challenging world. Despite the difficulties ahead, Okoh asserted that a combination of preparation, faithfulness, and unwavering commitment to doing what is right would pave…
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Gbemiga Abiodun Memorial Education Program awards millions of Naira to 1,000 beneficiaries
The Gbemiga Abiodun Memorial Education Support Program has awarded millions of Naira to students in primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions across the state. The program is an initiative of the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and his family, established in memory of their son Gbemiga, who passed away on October 7, 2017. During the second edition of the program,…
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KWASU denies suspension of Law programs
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The management of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Kwara State, has said its attention has been drawn to a viral social media post stating that the Council of Legal Education (CLE) has suspended admission of students into the Law program at Kwara State University for admitting and graduating law students without obtaining the necessary accreditation from…
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2024 World Teachers Day: Teachers will be rewarded on earth, not in heaven- Mamman
In commemoration of the 2024 World Teachers Day, the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has asked Nigerian teachers to be resilient in the face of adversity as they will surely be recognised with time. He said they would be rewarded on earth and not in heaven. During a press conference at the headquarters of the Ministry of Education in…
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FG approves ₦77,000 monthly allowance for NYSC members
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has approved an increase in the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to ₦77,000, effective from July 2024. This increment follows the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024. The announcement was made on Wednesday in a statement by Caroline Embu, a spokesperson for the NYSC. Embu confirmed that…
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Kwara gov’t officials assess impact of KwaraLEARN on public schools
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Authorities of the Kwara State Leading Education Achievement and Reform Now (KwaraLEARN) on Tuesday conducted a school visit with top government officials in the state to assess the impact of the programme on teachers, pupils, and learning outcomes in public schools. Tagged ‘KwaraLEARN Schools Visit,’ the monitoring exercise was led by the Managing Director of KwaraLEARN,…
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ASUU threatens fresh strike action
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day strike warning ultimatum to the Federal Government to resolve some lingering issues dating as far back as 2009. ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke in a statement issued on Wednesday, said the body is seeking the conclusion of the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement based on the Nimi Briggs Committee’s…
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Abiru donates STEM Lab, other projects to alma mata
The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, has donated STEM Lab equipped and managed by the SAIL Empowerment Foundation to his alma mata, Government College Surulere in Lagos. The donation was part of events linked up to mark the 50th founder’s anniversary of the college. Abiru who is also the Chairman of the 50th founder’s day lecture,…
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FG approves National Citizens Value Brigade for schools, launch set for October
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has given the green light for the establishment of the National Citizens Value Brigade (NCVB) in primary and secondary schools across Nigeria, with the program set to commence in October 2024. The initiative aims to instill critical national values in students, shaping them into role models and ambassadors for the principles the country seeks…
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Gov AbdulRazaq appoints Folorunsho Salman acting VC of KWSUED
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has appointed Prof. Medinat Folorunsho Salman as the pioneer Acting Vice Chancellor of the newly established Kwara State University of Education (KWSUED), Ilorin. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, in Ilorin on Tuesday. The statement detailed Prof. Salman’s impressive…
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