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AAUA best graduate attributes success to hard work, dedication, reading
By Boye Oyeyemi – The overall best graduating student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Folake Omonitan, has attributed her academic success to discipline, consistency, and dedication to reading. Omonitan, who graduated from the Department of Biochemistry with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 4.79, made the revelation in an interview with The Hope shortly after emerging as the…
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Federal University Lokoja appoints Professor Gbenga Ibileye as 4th vice-chancellor
The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has appointed Professor Gbenga Ibileye as its 4th vice-chancellor, effective February 15, 2026. The appointment was approved by the university’s 4th governing council, chaired by Professor Zubairu Tajo Abdallah, following a transparent, merit-based, and highly competitive selection process. Professor Ibileye emerged as the successful candidate after an extensive interview exercise involving eleven distinguished professors. The…
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Over 250 Oyo civil servants to sit 2025 conversion exam, says govt
The Oyo State Government has announced that over 250 junior officers will participate in the 2025 conversion examination for clerical and allied staff. The Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, disclosed that the examination is scheduled for Friday, December 19, 2025, and will take place at the Simeon Adebo Staff Development Centre, Secretariat, Ibadan. According to him, officers…
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FG bans admission, transfer of students into SS3 nationwide
The Federal Ministry of Education has banned the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in all public and private secondary schools nationwide. A statement issued by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folashade said “Admission or transfer into SS3 will no longer be permitted under any circumstance,” The policy will take effect…
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LASCOHET Provost declares zero tolerance for misconduct, warns new students
By Folashade Olorunfunmi The Provost of the Lagos State College of Health Technology (LASCOHET), Prof. Raheem Akewushola, has reiterated the institution’s zero tolerance for misconduct, warning that any violation of the College’s Code of Conduct will attract appropriate disciplinary action. He made this known during the orientation programme for newly admitted students of the College for the 2025/2026 academic session,…
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NELFUND congratulates Dangote Foundation on N100bn annual scholarship initiative
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has congratulated the Aliko Dangote Foundation on the launch of its N100 billion annual education scholarship initiative, a decade-long programme expected to support more than 1.3 million Nigerian students across secondary and tertiary institutions. The commendation was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Strategic Communications, NELFUND, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, and made available…
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LASU warns against unauthorised use of campuses for content creation
By Folashade Olorunfunmi The Lagos State University (LASU) has issued a warning over the increasing unauthorised use of its campuses and facilities for content creation activities, particularly by students, stressing that prior approval must be obtained before such activities are carried out. In a statement issued on Friday, December 12, 2025, the university management said that while LASU supports creativity…
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VP Shettima launches Dangote Foundation’s ₦100bn annual scholarship scheme
Calls for greater investment in education By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria’s education sector has received a significant boost with the launch of the Aliko Dangote Foundation Education Scholarship Initiative, a scheme expected to invest ₦100 billion annually in expanding access to quality learning for young people. Unveiled in Lagos by the Foundation’s President, Alhaji Aliko…
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Lagos TESCOM charges teachers on self development, stronger public service knowledge
The Chairman of the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) in Lagos State, Mrs. Victoria Mopelola Peregrino, has urged participants in the Year 2026 promotion exercise to believe in their abilities and consistently strive for excellence. She gave the charge while monitoring the Revised Structured Training Programme (RSTP) for Teaching and Non-Teaching staff on Grade Levels 06–10, held at the Teaching Service…
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Foundation moves to bridge social gap with support for vulnerable, targets scholarship
By Adeola Ogunrinde An Engineer, Kolawole Adepoju, has formally launched the Kolawole Adepoju Dream Foundation, an initiative aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable individuals through education, healthcare and community development programmes. The foundation, which was unveiled recently in Lagos, attracted friends, supporters and professionals who pledged to partner with the organisation in advancing its mission of supporting disadvantaged groups.…
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