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Reforms in education yielding some results – Alausa
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, on Tuesday said the reforms embarked by the Federal Government are yielding some results as some public Nigerian universities are being ranked globally, debunking some rumours of a looming strike in the tertiary institutions. He added that the FG is determined to avert industrial action in the education sector. Speaking as a guest on…
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Ondo holds induction for new teachers
The Ondo State government has commenced a two-day induction and orientation programme for over 2,000 newly-recruited teachers for both primary and secondary schools. The induction is currently underway in six centres across the state. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Akure on Monday, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa who was represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, acknowledged the role of teachers in…
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BREAKING: AAUA shifts second semester exams over student killings
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA), has rescheduled its second semester examinations for the 2024/2025 academic session following killings involving students of the institution. This was contained in a circular issued by the Registrar, Olugbenga Arajulu, who explained that the decision was taken to honour the memory of the deceased students and to sympathize with…
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NANS decries student killings at AAUA, demands urgent security action
By Boye Oyeyemi – The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Council, Ondo State Axis, has strongly condemned the recurring violent attacks and killings of students at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA). In a statement, the student body expressed deep sorrow over the recent murder of a female student, which occurred just weeks after two others were gruesomely…
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FG debunks report on new age requirement for JSS1, university admissions
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed as false a report suggesting that the federal government has introduced a new minimum age of 12 for admission into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1). In a statement released on Friday, the Ministry described the publication by The Punch newspaper as misleading and inaccurate, clarifying that the minimum age…
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UNIPORT names convocation arena after Wike
The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) in Rivers has named its Convocation Arena after the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike. The arena, built by Wike in 2023 was officially inaugurated on Saturday by the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok Ibas. The inauguration was part of activities of the university’s 35 Combined Convocation and 50th…
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Education sector set for revival, says VP Shettima
…as University of Ibadan honours vice president with historic ambassador award By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to revitalizing Nigeria’s education sector under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking at the Presidential Villa on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the management of the University of Ibadan (UI), Shettima emphasized that…
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Ondo govt releases Unity Schools entrance exam results
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Government has announced the release of the results for the 2025 entrance examination into its five Unity Secondary Schools. The examination, which was conducted on June 21, 2025, took place simultaneously across 85 designated centres within the state. According to a statement issued by the Administrative Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Science…
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FG to launch STEMM Up grant to stimulate student innovation
The Federal Government is set to unveil the Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medical Sciences Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG). Spokesperson of the Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Boriowo said the programme was a pioneering initiative designed to empower students in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions to build the next generation of scalable, job-creating ventures.…
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No change in name of Tai Solarin University of Education, says Ogun Govt
The Ogun State Government has said the name of Tai Solarin University of Education in Ijagun has not been changed to Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona University of Education, countering recent rumors. The government was responding to reports suggesting that the institution was renamed to honour the late monarch and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland. A statement issued on Thursday by the…
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