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FUT Minna wins ₦5.3m grand prizes at 2025 Huawei ICT Competition Global Final
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna) has achieved a historic feat, clinching two Grand Prizes at the 9th Huawei ICT Competition Global Final. The institution topped both the Networking Track and the Computing Track, further solidifying its reputation in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) education. In the Networking Track, the team of Ushana Tersoo,…
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Popoola assumes duty as AFUED’s first substantive VC, outlines seven-point agenda
Professor Bayode Isaiah Popoola has officially assumed duty as the first substantive Vice-Chancellor of Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED), Ondo, pledging to lay a strong foundation for the institution’s growth and excellence. Popoola, a Professor of Guidance and Counselling, succeeded Professor Samuel Akintunde, who led the university in an acting capacity since its upgrade from a College of Education.…
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NBAIS not religious but educational, says official
Seeks wider acceptance of certificates By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – An official of the National Board of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) has clarified that the organisation is not a religious outfit while stressing the need for greater awareness to ensure wider acceptance of its certificates. The Special Assistant to the registrar of the board, Ustaz Abdul-Lateef Adekilekun, who made…
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FG launches N10m support fund for tertiary institution staff
The Federal Government has launched the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a welfare initiative designed to provide interest-free loans of up to N10 million to academic and non-academic staff in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the launch on Thursday, describing the programme as “another evidence of Renewed Hope in action” and…
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FG approves nine new private universities
By Kunle Sanni – The federal government has approved the establishment of nine new private universities across the country. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. The newly licensed universities are Tazkiyah University, Kaduna; Leadership University, Abuja; Jimoh…
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OAU dentistry student commits suicide after exam setback
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A Part Two student of the Faculty of Dentistry at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, Ajibola Ibitayo, has committed suicide after reportedly learning he would have to repeat the class for another academic year. The Public Relations Officer of the institution, Mr. Abiodun Olarewaju, in a statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo…
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LASU International School holds 6th valedictory service
…all graduating students scored between 219 and 350 in 2025 UTME- Acting Principal The Lagos State University International School (LASUIS) held its 6th Valedictory Service and End-of-Session Party recently at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, celebrating its graduating class of 92 students with colour, pride, and a strong message of unity through diversity. The ceremony featured inspiring speeches, music and dance…
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Lagos Tescom charges staff on healthy living
The Lagos State Teaching Commission (TESCOM) has charged its teaching and non-teaching staff to prioritise issues that concern their health. Chairman of the Commission, Mrs. Mopelola Peregrino, gave the charge at the annual sensitisation seminar organised to further fulfil one of the core mandates and responsibilities of overseeing the well-being of teachers and non-teaching staff. Peregrino, who was represented by…
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FG bans creation of new federal tertiary institutions for seven years
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has imposed a seven-year freeze on the creation of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, citing overstretched resources, poor infrastructure, and falling enrolment. The decision, approved on Wednesday by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at a meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, followed a presentation by the Minister of…
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Oyo govt distributes 18,000 tablets to teachers
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has distributed 18,000 tablet devices to public primary and secondary school teachers across the state, marking a major step towards modernizing education and improving teaching efficiency. The initiative, under the Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) programme, is sponsored by the World Bank in collaboration with the Oyo State Universal Basic…
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