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Reps laud LASU’s digital systems in fight against fake certificates
The delegates of the House of Representatives have visited the Lagos State University (LASU) to discuss measures to curb certificate and admission racketeering in Nigerian tertiary institutions.The visit was held at the Vice-Chancellor’s (VC) Conference Room, according to the statement shared on the university’s official Facebook page on Thursday in Lagos. The delegation was led by the Chairman of the…
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Okpebholo gives employment letters to 5,000 teachers, boosts Edo’s education core
The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has officially absorbed over 5,000 contract teachers into the state’s Ministry of Education as permanent staff members. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, said the teachers had been on contract with a “monthly stipend of ₦65,000 during the administration of Godwin Obaseki”. Okpebholo, who personally oversaw…
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Alake calls for closure of schools charging fees in foreign currencies
By Kunle Sanni – The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has called for the closure of schools in Nigeria that charge tuition fees in foreign currencies, describing the practice as a major loophole undermining the nation’s economy. According to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Alake made the statement on Wednesday during the Nigeria…
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Edo govt commissions renovated staff quarters, reaffirms commitment to teachers’ welfare
By Folashade OlorunfemiThe Edo State Government through the Board for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (BTVE), has commissioned the newly renovated Principal and Staff Quarters at the Government Technical College, Benin City, to show its commitment to the development of the education sector.Speaking at the event, the Executive Chairman of BTVE, Barr. Onomen Briggs, emphasized the indispensable roles of…
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Westland University appoints Oluwo as Chancellor
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The management of Westland University, led by Dr. (Mrs.) Esther Adepoju, has appointed the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, as the Chancellor of the institution. According to the university, the appointment was meritoriously earned in recognition of the monarch’s unwavering commitment to promoting quality education among Nigerian youths. A letter conveying the appointment,…
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FG removes Mathematics as mandatory subject for Arts and Humanities admissions
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has announced that senior secondary school students in the Arts and Humanities will no longer be required to have a credit pass in Mathematics in their Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) to qualify for admission into universities and polytechnics. According to a report by Punch newspaper, confirmed on Tuesday by the Federal Ministry…
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Ondo government distributes cartons of sanitary pads to schoolgirls
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Government has distributed 5,000 cartons of sanitary pads to schoolgirls across the 18 local government areas to commemorate the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development Dr Seun Osamaye, who led the presentation in Akure, said the initiative reflected Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s commitment to promoting menstrual…
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Aiyedatiwa vows to reposition education, inaugurates new TESCOM team
The governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has said his administration is committed to repositioning the education sector, describing it as the most critical pillar of human development and progress. Speaking at the inauguration of the newly appointed members of the Ondo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) held at the Cocoa Conference Centre, Governor’s Office, Akure, Governor Aiyedatiwa said the…
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ASUU dismisses ‘No work, No pay’ threat, says Union remains united
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said the union remained united and would not succumb to what it described as the government’s attempt to divide the academic community. The Union dismissed the Federal Government’s ‘No Work, No Pay’ directive, insisting that the union will not be intimidated by threats. Speaking as a guest on Channels TV’s Politics Today,…
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Zero Tolerance: LASG reiterates stand against exam malpractice, prepares for digital transition
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Lagos state government, through The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has reiterated its zero tolerance for examination malpractice, insisting that all contravention and sanctions would be communicated to schools. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun made the reaffirmation in a meeting with the West African Examination Council (WAEC) State Committee …
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