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Lax Supervision: Ondo Commissioner issues final warning to teachers, vows sanctions
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Ondo State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, has condemned the poor management of the Ondo State School for the Deaf, describing the conduct of the education officer in charge as unacceptable. He also issued a strong warning to teachers involved in any form of misconduct, stressing that serious sanctions would follow. Ajibefun, who paid an…
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From Newsroom to Academia: Musowo’s policy passion earns him a UI Doctorate
A former General Secretary of the Lagos State House of Assembly Correspondents’ Association (LAHACA) and ex-Lagos correspondent for the Peoples Gazette, Dr.Temitope Musowo, has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Policy by the University of Ibadan. The degree was conferred during the University’s 2025 Graduation Ceremony and 77th Foundation Day Celebration, held on Monday at the International…
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APC hails NELFUND’s expansion of student loan scheme to vocational institutions
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) for extending its student loan scheme to vocational and technical training institutions, describing the move as a major milestone in Nigeria’s drive toward skills development and economic growth. In a statement issued on Monday by its spokesman, Seye Oladejo, the party described…
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Lagos expands resilience training to more public schools
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Resilience Office (LASRO), has partnered with the Ministry of Education and key stakeholders to commence the second phase of the Resilience Sensitisation Workshops for public secondary schools across the six Education Districts of the state. The capacity-building initiative aligns with LASRO’s mission to equip Lagos youth with the resilience…
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Environmental Bees Club: Lagos unveils new push for student-led climate solutions
By Folashade Olorunfemi As global challenges such as climate change, waste management, and environmental degradation continue to intensify, the Lagos State Government has emphasized that sustainable solutions must begin with awareness and personal responsibility. Speaking at the 2025 Environmental Bees Club (EBC) Members and Handlers Sensitisation Programme held in Alausa, the Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Dr. Tajudeen Gaji,…
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Kwara empowers students with N5.4m entrepreneurship grants
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Kwara State Government has empowered students across tertiary institutions in the state with a total of N5.4 million in entrepreneurship grants. Fifteen contestants were selected from over 500 applicants who submitted pitches for various business ventures. A University of Ilorin student, Zainab Omodolapo, a beans vendor, emerged the overall winner with a grant of…
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Lagos schools embrace EQ training as experts urge students to go beyond academics
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, through Education District VI, has partnered with the Masterminds Community Foundation to host a one-day sensitisation workshop for students, as part of efforts to raise emotionally intelligent, socially responsible, and purpose-driven young people. The initiative, titled “Smart Teens,” targets secondary school students across the district, including those from…
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Education Loan Fund set to cover technical, vocational programmes- NELFUND
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has announced plans to extend its student loan scheme to cover vocational and skills acquisition programmes. Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja. Sawyerr said the extension aligns with the Federal Government’s broader education and skills development agenda. He added that…
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Tinubu urges universities to reform curricula for job ready graduates
By Boye Oyeyemi – President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigeria’s tertiary institutions to update their curricula to reflect the demands of today’s labour market. Tinubu who spoke on Saturday at the 38th Convocation Ceremony of the Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA, was represented by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, Prof Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu. He said universities…
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BUA founder funds 500-seat lecture theatre at Adamawa State University
Founder of BUA and Nigeria’s second-richest man, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has furthered his philanthropic footprint by funding the completion of a 500-seat lecture theatre at Adamawa State University, Mubi. The N350 million ($250,000) project was delivered through the ASR Africa Tertiary Education Grant Scheme. The new facility, which proudly bears Rabiu’s name, also includes four fully equipped boreholes, significantly improving…
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