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Mimiko calls for stronger investment in health, recommends ‘one egg, one child’ policy
By Boye Oyeyemi – Ex-Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, has urged governments at all levels to scale up funding for health and education, warning that Nigeria’s progress will remain limited if illiteracy and poor health continue to hinder development. Speaking at the Convocation Lecture of the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi State, Mimiko said recent fiscal…
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Ondo govt moves tough against student indiscipline, warns of expulsion, prosecution
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Ondo State Ministry of Education has announced strict measures to curb rising cases of indiscipline among public secondary school students, warning that erring students risk expulsion and prosecution. The decision followed a stakeholders’ meeting held in the Ministry’s boardroom to address the growing trend of student misconduct—many of which have recently gone viral on social media.…
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Nigeria advances talks in Doha to enhance learning for Almajiri pupils
Nigeria is forging new international partnerships to improve educational opportunities for Almajiri and out-of-school children, following a series of high-level engagements in Doha, Qatar. On the final day of an official visit to Doha, the Minister of Education (Basic and Secondary), Dr. Tunji Alausa, held strategic talks with key Qatari authorities aimed at expanding support for vulnerable learners across Nigeria.…
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JUST IN: Tinubu urges states to reconsider building boarding schools in remote areas
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has directed state governments to reconsider establishing boarding schools in remote or poorly secured areas, citing the growing risks to students following a wave of recent mass school kidnappings across the country. He made the call on Wednesday during a national address on security, warning that boarding schools located in isolated areas are…
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FG calls on agric universities to develop technology for food security
By Kunle Sanni – The federal government has urged universities and colleges of agriculture across Nigeria to intensify research and develop innovative, technology-driven solutions capable of significantly boosting the nation’s food production capacity. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari (CON), made the call during a visit to the University of Abuja, where he attended the First International…
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Unilorin marks 50 years as VC highlights achievements, future ambitions
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The University of Ilorin has commenced a week-long celebration marking 50 years of academic excellence, innovation, and leadership, with Vice-Chancellor Prof. Wahab O. Egbewole, SAN, describing the institution as “gold that never rusts.” Addressing the gathering at the University Auditorium on Tuesday, Prof. Egbewole reflected on the university’s journey from its humble beginnings in 1975…
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Eno commends AKSU Acting VC for advancing institution’s status
By Folashade Olorunfemi The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has applauded the Acting Vice Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), Prof. Otoabasi Akpan, for his dedicated efforts toward elevating the institution—efforts that recently culminated in the accreditation of the university’s Law Faculty by the National Universities Commission (NUC). Eno gave the commendation while speaking as Special…
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Oyebanji appoints Omojola as new BOUESTI Vice Chancellor
By Boye Oyeyemi, Ado-Ekiti – The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the appointment of Professor Andrew Babatunde Omojola as the new Vice Chancellor of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by Olayinka Oyebode, Special Adviser on Media to the Governor. Omojola, a professor of animal science…
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Ondo govt strengthens security in tertiary institutions, pushes for decentralised governance
By Folashade Olorunfemi The governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has addressed emerging security concerns across higher institutions in the state, announcing that his administration has introduced a strengthened security architecture to curb criminal activities, reduce cyber vulnerabilities, and enhance campus policing. Aiyedatiwa made the disclosure at the opening of an international conference themed “New Trajectory in Higher Education Governance,…
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BREAKING: AAUA ASUU ends strike as students set to resume academic activities
By Boye Oyeyemi The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), has called off its strike, offering much-needed relief to students and the academic community. The suspension of the industrial action was confirmed by the union’s chairman, Comrade Bola Oshodi, in a telephone interview on Monday. Oshodi said the decision was taken in the overall…
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