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OGITECH breaks ground on landmark alumni building to strengthen student support
The Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), Igbesa, has laid the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art Alumni Building, marking a major milestone in the institution’s history. The new facility, which will house the Alumni Office and Student Affairs Unit, is designed to strengthen the bond between the institution and its alumni while enhancing student support services. Speaking at the…
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Digital Literacy: NITDA launches master trainers programme for Nigerian teachers
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has stepped up efforts to transform Nigeria’s education sector by equipping teachers with essential digital skills under its flagship initiative, Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL). As part of this drive, the agency has commenced a two-day physical training programme for teachers drawn from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.…
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Osun bans nursery, kindergarten graduations, introduces 3-year textbook policy
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has banned graduation ceremonies for nursery and kindergarten pupils in both public and private schools across the state, with immediate effect. In a circular issued on Friday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Muritala Jimoh, the government noted that the practice had placed unnecessary financial pressure on parents,…
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Technology key to global competitiveness, says Lagos Deputy Governor
.. donates ICT centre to alma mater in Mushin …urges parents to support technological skills acquisition Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, on Friday called on parents to encourage their children to acquire technological skills, stressing that students must adapt to remain competitive globally. Hamzat made the call during the handover ceremony of an Information and Communication Technology (ICT)…
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Ekiti bans graduation parties for nursery, primary, secondary pupils
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State Government has outlawed graduation ceremonies for pupils in kindergarten, nursery, primary, and secondary schools across the state. The directive, which affects both public and private schools, will take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session. The policy was communicated in a circular issued by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr.…
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Osun begins statewide distribution of teaching, learning materials in public schools
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government on Wednesday began the distribution of teaching and learning materials to pupils and students in public schools. Governor Ademola Adeleke, who reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to quality education, said that education remains a top priority under his leadership. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaye, the Governor highlighted…
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Kwara govt awards full scholarships to outstanding pupils in unity schools
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Kwara State Education Trust Fund (Kwara-ETF) has awarded its first scholarships to 12 outstanding pupils from public primary schools, who will have their secondary school education fully funded under the scheme. The development brought immense joy to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who described it as a dream come true—barely two years after the Fund was…
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NECO releases 2025 SSCE results, 60% score 5 credits including maths, english
The National Examinations Council has released the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE internal) results, 54 days after the last written paper. NECO Registrar, Prof Ibrahim Wushishi, who announced the release of the results at a press conference in Minna, Niger State, on Wednesday, said out of the 1,358,339 candidates who sat for the June/July exercise, 818,492, representing 60.26 per…
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Lagos TESCOM urges Counsellors to uphold professionalism, confidentiality in schools
The Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has urged counsellors in the state’s education sector to uphold professionalism and strict confidentiality while discharging their duties. The call comes amid rising concerns about the psychological stress, emotional trauma, and silent suffering of some teachers seeking to avoid stigma and misinformation. The Director of the Teachers’ Welfare Department, TESCOM, Mr. Akinwande Festus,…
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LASG unveils comprehensive Needs Assessment project for public primary schools
The Lagos State Government has launched a comprehensive Needs Assessment Project for all public primary schools across the state — a bold, evidence-based initiative championed by the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) to reform the basic education sector. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement, LASUBEB Board Member, Owolabi Jamiu Falana, described the project as a significant milestone in strengthening…
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