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Tinubu approves new leadership for federal universities of education in Kano, Zaria
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has approved new leadership appointments for two recently established Federal Universities of Education in Kano and Zaria. In a statement on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the President announced the appointment of Engineer Abdurrazaq Abubakar Nakore as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education,…
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Oyo College of Nursing inaugurates four new faculties
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences, Eleyele, Ibadan, has inaugurated four new faculties in a major step towards advancing nursing education. The initiative is aimed at meeting the growing demand for nursing training while enhancing the collegiate status of the institution. At the inauguration held on Tuesday, the College’s former Departments of Nursing, Midwifery, and…
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FG, NASS back planned commencement of WAEC CBT
The Federal Government and the National Assembly have backed the planned commencement of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). While addressing members of the National Assembly and critical stakeholders at a sensitisation meeting in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, said the CBT, which will be done nationwide, will strengthen and transform the architecture…
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21,971 candidates jostle for 13,000 Unilorin admission slots
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – A total of 21,971 admission seekers have applied for the 2025/2026 Post-UTME screening exercise of the University of Ilorin, which commenced on August 28, 2025, and is expected to run until Thursday, September 4, 2025. Speaking with newsmen, the Director of the University Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre, Professor Kamilu Rauf, said the exercise, which began…
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Ondo bans illegal money collections in public schools
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Government has prohibited the illegal collection of money in public secondary schools as preparations begin for the 2025/2026 academic session. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, announced the directive during a meeting with principals from the 18 local government areas and leaders of education unions. He commended principals for…
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FG reviews school curricula for basic, senior secondary, technical levels
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has announced the successful completion of a comprehensive review of curricula across basic, senior secondary, and technical education levels to improve learning outcomes and align with global standards. Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Education, Professor Swaibu Said Ahmad stated that the…
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Ondo varsity lecturers begin strike over unpaid salaries
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, has declared an indefinite strike action. In a memo signed by its chairperson, Dr Boluwaji Oshodi, and secretary, Dr Olusegun Taiwo, the union said it reached the decision during its congress. It stated further that the non-payment of salaries and arrears…
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NANS urges FG to reconsider passport fees hike
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the federal government to reconsider the passport fees hike, describing it as an undue burden on students and citizens pursuing education and business abroad. In a press statement issued on Friday, NANS Vice President for External Affairs, Comrade Kenechukwu Aneke, demanded that the government reconsider the hike, which raises the…
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FG dismisses claims of fresh ASUU agreement, reaffirms 2009 pact
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Ministry of Education has reaffirmed that the 2009 Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN)–Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Agreement remains the last formally signed and binding document between both parties. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, issued the clarification on Thursday following reports that misinterpreted his remarks during a media interaction. According to the ministry,…
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Ondo varsity don urges stricter action on food adulteration
By Boye Oyeyemi – Professor Augustine Olusola, an expert in Toxicology and Environmental Biochemistry, has called for urgent measures to combat food adulteration in Nigeria. He described adulterated food as a major contributor to chronic illnesses affecting the liver, kidneys, blood, and reproductive organs. Prof. Olusola also emphasized the effectiveness of local herbs, urging their regulation and scientific testing to…
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