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FG, UBEC unveil public schools digitalization initiative nationwide
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Federal Government, through the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has officially launched the Digitalisation of Public Schools initiative, setting a major landmark in technology-driven learning across Nigeria. The launch commenced with the distribution of Interactive Smart Boards Queens College, Yaba, Lagos. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, described the initiative as…
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FG to ASUU: Strike action unnecessary, we’ve addressed every single request
The Federal Government on Monday appealed to the University lecturers to return to the classrooms, adding that there was no need for the union to go on strike. Minister of Education, Dr. Moruf Alausa made the appeal when speaking as a guest on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief.. The government said it has addressed “every request” made by the Academic…
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FG threatens to invoke “No-work-no-pay” policy as ASUU declares 2-week strike
As the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) embarks on a two-week warning strike, the Federal Government has emphasised that the “No Work, No Pay” policy remains an existing labour law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The government stated that it will be guided by this law should academic activities be disrupted in the nation’s universities. In a statement…
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ASUU declares 2-week warning strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Sunday declared a two-week total and comprehensive warning strike across all public universities in Nigeria. The announcement was made by the National President of the Union, Prof. Chris Piwuna, at an ongoing press briefing in Abuja on Sunday at the University of Abuja. “Compatriots of the press, it goes without saying that there…
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Military era responsible for collapse of Nigeria’s education system – Bisi Akande
— Nnaji calls for digital reform Former Governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande, has attributed the deterioration of Nigeria’s education system to the 1976 military takeover of regional educational institutions, which he said disrupted the solid foundations laid during the early years of the country’s free education programme. Speaking as chairman at a public lecture organised by Independent Newspapers…
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Abiru delivers key healthcare, education projects to Epe Division
The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, has again demonstrated his commitment to grassroots development with the delivery of key infrastructural projects across communities in Epe Division. Abiru officially handed over three major community projects to residents of Ikosi-Ejinrin and Eredo Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), alongside the commissioning of 12 completed motorized boreholes across the district.…
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Ondo reaffirms commitment to partners, vows sustained support for education sector
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Ondo State Government has promised to continue its support to local and international partners working within the education sector for them to be productive and impactful. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, gave the assurance when a delegation from the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Kids and Teens Resource Centre including its foreign partner,…
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Aiyedatiwa pledges more investments in school infrastructure, students’ welfare
By Folashade Olorunfemi The governor of Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pledged more investments in infrastructure across tertiary institutions in the state, commending the student leaders for their responsible conduct on campuses. Aiyedatiwa who made the pledge and commendation while receiving student representatives in Akure on Tuesday, confirmed that there had been no reports of unrest or violence within…
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OAU SSANU, NASU join nationwide protest over delay in fulfilling agreements
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) chapter, on Thursday joined their counterparts nationwide in a one-day protest against the Federal Government for failing to show sincerity in resolving long-standing issues.The protest, held on the OAU campus in Ile-Ife, was…
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Redeemer’s University VC urges graduates to see challenges as opportunities to serve
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Vice-Chancellor of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, Professor Shadrach Akindele, has charged graduating students of the institution to confront life’s challenges with courage and purpose, describing them as “mission fields,” not excuses to give up. Speaking during the university’s 17th convocation, tagged “The Indomitable Set of 2025,” Akindele said the institution has prepared its…
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