Education
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Abiodun donates facility for takeoff of Federal University of Medical Sciences
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has donated the state model college at Onijaganjagan, near Abeokuta, for the takeoff of the new Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences (FUMMSA), Abeokuta. The governor made the announcement at the official commissioning of capital projects at the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Abeokuta on Saturday. Abiodun, who underscored the need for collaboration between…
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Lagos Govt reaffirms commitment to approving qualified private schools
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to approving private schools that meet the required standards for operation. This was highlighted during an intervention workshop organised by the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) under the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MB&SE), held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Alausa. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education,…
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Uzodinma seeks speedy investigation of suspected Jamb website hackers
The Imo State Governor and Chairman of the South East Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, has called on the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Service, to intensify on investigation of suspected hackers of the Joint Administration and Monitoring Board’s website. He made the call in a statement on Saturday while commending the security operatives for the arrest of…
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Senator Buhari secures approval for Federal University in Okeho, hails Tinubu
By Adejayan Gbenga Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, representing Oyo North Senatorial District, has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the establishment of the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology in Okeho, Oyo State. Announcing the development on his social media handles on Friday, the senator described the approval as a product of collective perseverance and dedication. “Alhamdulillah! Our…
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500 students begin CNG conversion training in Lagos
No fewer than 500 students from Polytechnics across South-West Nigeria have commenced a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion training programme in Lagos. The initiative, organised by the Mojisola Olayinka Fatungase Edema (MOFE) Foundation in collaboration with the South-West Zone of the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), is themed “The Future of CNG in Nigeria: Empowering a Sustainable Tomorrow.” Speaking…
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Oluremi Tinubu donates N100m to Arts Education Initiative
…reaffirms FG’s commitment to education By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has reiterated the Tinubu administration’s commitment to education and youth empowerment, describing education as the foundation of true national development. Speaking at a charity gala organised by the Spouses of Heads of Missions in Nigeria on Thursday, the First Lady praised the diplomatic community for supporting grassroots initiatives.…
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Lecturers protest appointment of university don as college provost
The Academic Staff Union of Colleges of Agriculture has announced a three-day warning strike in protest against the appointment of a university professor, Prof. Jeremiah Atumgwu, as the Provost of the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan, Oyo State. Addressing journalists in Jos, Plateau State, on Thursday, ASUCA National President, Williams Manggoel, said the strike would run from Monday to Wednesday…
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Makinde appoints board members for tertiary institutions in Oyo (full list)
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of chairmen and members for the governing councils/boards of tertiary institutions in the state. This was disclosed in a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, on Thursday. While congratulating the new appointees, the governor charged them to see their appointments…
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Olu of Ilaro hails President Tinubu, Senator Adeola over polytechnic upgrade
The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) following the official upgrade of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro-Yewa, to a Federal University of Technology. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Oba Olugbenle described the development as a landmark achievement for…
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2025 UTME: No deliberate attempt to undermine candidates from any part of Nigeria- Prof. Oloyede
The Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has dismissed claims of conspiracy theories against a part of the country following the technical glitch recorded in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The technical glitch affected the five states of the South-East zone and Lagos, with many alleging that the Board deliberately compromised results…
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