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Oluremi Tinubu fulfils N10m pledge to 12-year-old Ogun artist
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has fulfilled her ₦10 million education pledge to 12-year-old Ogun State artist, Master Morenikeji Ebunoluwa Joshua, less than a month after being impressed by his artistic talent. The ₦10 million Education Development Trust Fund, presented to Joshua through the Ogun State Government, is to support his education through the tertiary level. The First Lady…
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Sanwo-Olu commissions LASCON hostel to boost nursing education
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday commissioned a new hostel at the Lagos State College of Nursing (LASCON), Igando, as part of efforts to improve student welfare and strengthen healthcare manpower in the state. The hostel, which can accommodate more than 250 students, is equipped with training and registration facilities, solar power infrastructure and round-the-clock CCTV…
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Ondo govt warns school heads against unauthorised levies, absenteeism
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has warned principals and other school administrators against unauthorised collections, absenteeism and other acts of misconduct, saying offenders will face disciplinary measures. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Igbekele Ajibefun, issued the warning on Thursday during a media briefing organised by the ministry ahead of the new academic session in Akure.…
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Sanwo-Olu appoints Prof Badejo as LASU vice-chancellor
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Ayodeji Olawunmi Badejo as the vice-chancellor of Lagos State University. The appointment was disclosed on Wednesday in Lagos. Badejo, a professor of Guidance and Counselling, succeeds Professor Ibijoke Olatunji-Bello, whose five-year tenure is coming to an end. She was born on August 4, 1962, and has…
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Ekiti upgrades NYSC camp to improve corps members’ welfare
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State Government has commenced the rehabilitation and upgrading of the National Youth Service Corps orientation camp in Emure-Ise-Orun, with 19 projects currently underway to improve facilities for corps members. The intervention covers accommodation, security and other essential facilities aimed at providing a more conducive environment for corps members and officials during the orientation programme. The…
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AAUA VC seeks alumni support for university development
By Boye Oyeyemi The Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Professor Tomola Obamuyi, has urged prominent alumni of the institution serving in the state government to deploy their influence, expertise and networks toward the development of their alma mater. Obamuyi made the call on Wednesday when he led a university delegation to meet alumni serving as political…
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NOUN appoints acting bursar following death of incumbent
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has appointed Ramatu Ibrahim as Acting Bursar following the killing of the university’s substantive Bursar, Nasir Marafa, in Zamfara State. Ibrahim’s appointment was announced by the university’s Registrar, Oladipo Ajayi, in a public notice posted on the institution’s Facebook page on Tuesday. The appointment takes immediate effect and comes during a three-day mourning…
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UNIOSUN governance guided by law, not union preferences — Osun govt
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has said the governance of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) is regulated by law and statutory responsibilities, rather than the preferences or interpretations of any staff union. The government stated this in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, in response to the Academic Staff…
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Ondo varsity students begin fresh protest over prolonged strike
By Boye Oyeyemi Students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, have commenced another round of protests over the prolonged industrial action by university workers, saying their education can no longer be put on hold. The students’ position was contained in a statement signed by the Students’ Union President, Folagbade Greatness Ayoola; General Secretary, Amos Oluwatiimileyin; and Public Relations Officer,…
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REPORT: Mother seeks inclusive education after Ogun school rejects autistic son
Obajimi Felicia, a widow and mother of three in Ogun State, says her 12-year-old autistic son has been unable to continue his education after a public secondary school asked her to withdraw him, citing a lack of facilities and teaching resources to meet his needs. Felicia told Western Post that educating her three children became more difficult after her husband…
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