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Strike Action: LASU suspends academic activities till further notice
…directs students to vacate university hostels The Lagos State University (LASU) has suspended academic activities till further notice, directing students to vacate university hostels. This is coming a day after the staff unions began an indefinite strike action. A statement issued on Saturday by the Deputy Registrar/Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations of LASU, Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, said the decision…
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Tinubu appoints AVM Kaita as chairman, governing council of Bayero University
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of retired Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Saddiq Ismaila Kaita as the new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Bayero University, Kano. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Kaita succeeds Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna,…
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LASU staff unions begin indefinite strike action
Academic activities have been grounded at the Lagos State University following the commencement of an indefinite strike by staff unions. The aggrieved staff downed tools on Thursday over unresolved issues with the university management. Comprising the Academic Staff Union of Universities, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, Non-Academic Staff Union, and National Association of Academic Technologists, the Joint Action…
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30,000 students compete as Lagos govt, Darsel celebrate maths champions
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with Darsel, an international education-focused organisation, has honoured outstanding students and schools in the Darsel Learn by Text Mathematics Initiative. Held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium in Alausa, Ikeja, the award ceremony recognised top-performing participants from among 30,000 students across all junior secondary schools in the state who took part…
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NGF, UBEC, New Globe seek urgent steps to address foundational learning gaps
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum, with the Universal Basic Education Commission and New Globe, have called for urgent steps to address gaps in foundational learning, declaring an education crisis in the country.They made the call during the State-Level Workshop on Foundational Learning and Out-of-School Children, held in Abuja on Thursday.The NGF pointed out that a significant number of children in primary…
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FG increases scholarship grants to Nigerian students by 50%
The Federal Government on Wednesday announced a 50 per cent increase in scholarship grants to Nigerian students across all tertiary levels. Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, who announced this in a statement posted on his X handle, said the decision was in line with the government’s unwavering commitment to building a more inclusive and knowledge-driven nation. Alausa said, “Through the…
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FG raises PhD scholarship grants to ₦750,000, unveils major reforms
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has increased annual scholarship grants for PhD students from ₦500,000 to ₦750,000, as part of sweeping reforms to Nigeria’s scholarship system under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, announced the changes during a meeting with the Federal Scholarship Board, describing the initiative as the most significant overhaul…
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Tinubu appoints governing council, principal officers for new federal university in Ogoniland
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of key officials and members of the governing council for the newly established Federal University of Environment and Technology, located in Koroma/Saakpenwa, Ogoniland, Rivers State. Prof. Don Mon Baridam, a seasoned professor of Management with a specialization in Organisational Behaviour and former lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt,…
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Osun deploys 1,750 Imole teachers to tackle school staffing gaps
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has deployed 1,750 members of the Imole Youth Corps to public primary and secondary schools across the state as part of efforts to address the shortage of teaching personnel. Governor Ademola Adeleke, who announced the deployment, also appealed for increased posting of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to schools in…
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EFCC, Reps committee partner to safeguard integrity of NELFUND
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has urged the House of Representatives to partner with the Commission in making the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) a functional and credible scheme. Olukoyede made the call on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, when he received members of the House Committee on Students Loans, Scholarships, and Higher…
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