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Kano govt plans to establish trust fund to boost education

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Nov 26, 2019 0

Kano State Government says it will establish an Education Trust Fund to help the citizens receive a sound education, according to Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, the governor of the state. The governor said this in a statement by the Director-General, Media and Public Relations, Government House, Kano, Ameen Yasar in Kano on Tuesday. Yasar said the…

Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa to Sponsor 100 Undergraduates

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Nov 22, 2019 0

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has announced he will be sponsoring 100 students at a university in the Nigerian city of Kano. Musa has made the gesture to mark his ambassadorial role for the Skyline University. Despite Kano’s size…

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How to Prepare for Life after School

Deji Oke Nov 14, 2019 0

Contrary to popular belief, your university degree is not a passport to leading a comfortable life. Your education in a tertiary institution mainly prepares you for life ahead, teaches you to think critically and independently about life…

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I married at 16 as ‘a stark illiterate’ – Bauchi governor’s wife

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Nov 9, 2019 0

Aishatu Mohammed, wife of Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed, said on Saturday that she had no formal education when she married her husband. Mrs Mohammed stated this in Bauchi at the occasion of the “Naija Youth Talk”, organised by the…

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Sex-for-grades: Stop going to lecturers unnecessarily – Education Minister warns female students

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 30, 2019 0

Minister of Education,Adamu Adamu has advised all female students against going to their lecturers unnecessarily to avoid being sexually harassed. The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, who made the remark at the formal…

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Oyo State free education policy is for all children ― Commissioner

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 17, 2019 0

The ministry of education of Oyo State this week disclosed that no child would be exempted from the free education policy initiated by the Governor Makinde-led government. According to the Commissioner for Education, Science and…

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DSS cut off phone contact with my husband – Omoyele Sowore’s wife cries out

Chocomilo Sep 23, 2019 0

Wife of the Publisher anf founder of Sahara Reporters, Opeyemi Sowore has decried that she and her two children have only been able to speak with him twice, by phone, since his arrest on August 3rd in Lagos. “The calls were heavily…

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Ogun may establish two additional universities

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Sep 22, 2019 0

The Ogun State Government has revealed that it may establish two additional universities to address the agitation of the people of the Central and Western Senatorial districts respectively. The existing universities – Olabisi Onabanjo…

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Nigeria orders teaching of history as standalone subject

Odunsi Odunsi Jun 22, 2019 0

The Federal Government has directed all basic and secondary schools across the country to immediately implement the teaching of history as a standalone subject from the next academic calendar. Sonny Echono, Permanent Secretary, Ministry…

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Only 28 Pupils register for common entrance exam in Zamfara

Deji Oke Mar 6, 2019 0

The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, on Wednesday, said the Federal Government was worried about the low number of candidates seeking admission into its 104 colleges.

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[UPDATED] ASUU suspends strike after reaching agreement with FG

Deji Oke Feb 8, 2019 0

THE Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), after 10 rounds of meetings, finally reached an agreement yesterday on contending issues, which led to the two months’ industrial action.

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New price of JAMB, NECO fees reduced by FG, Approved by Buhari

Deji Oke Nov 28, 2018 0

The President Muhammadu Buhari Government has slashed the examination fees for Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB and NECO.

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ASUU will resist FG’s attempt to ‘sell’ varsities – Ogunyemi

Deji Oke Nov 20, 2018 0

President Muhammadu Buhari declared that it was impossible to fund education from the budget and that the Federal Government had plans to raise funds from the capital market to fund universities.

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ASUU STRIKE: DSS allegedly detains Bauchi State Chairman of ASUU

Deji Oke Nov 12, 2018 1

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) chapters of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) and Bauchi State University, Gadau, have confirmed the detention of ATBU chapter Chairman, Dr Adamu Babayo, by the Department of State…

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UNILAG finally joins ASUU Strike

Deji Oke Nov 7, 2018 0

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, University of Lagos Chapter, has ensured total compliance with the strike directive given by the union’s National Executive Committee. The Chairman of the chapter, Dr Dele Ashiru, made the…

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ASUU kick off indefinite strike

Deji Oke Nov 5, 2018 0

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has commenced a nationwide industrial action following the inability of the Federal Government to respond to their demands.

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Protest rock LAUTECH as the University reportedly increase tuition from N75,000 to N250,000

Deji Oke Oct 16, 2018 5

Students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, took to the streets of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, to protest the increment in tuition fees which was increased from N75,000 to N250,000

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Polytechnics lecturers, ASUP issue 21-day strike notice, accuse FG of intimidation

Deji Oke Oct 15, 2018 0

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) is threatening to shut down the nation’s Polytechnics if the government allows the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to continue to intimidate and force its members into the IPPIS…

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The School Guide Unveiled in Abuja

Deji Oke Oct 9, 2018 0

Educational experts have emphasized the need to give absolute attention to the education of children by introducing the right curriculum. The called was made Thursday in Abuja at the unveiling of a book "The School Guide". In his…

Metro

Student Who Scored 364 In JAMB, 9 Distinctions In WAEC Presented With N5m Cash (Photo)

Aanu Damilare Aug 15, 2018 0

Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima, has given a cash prize of N5million to Israel Galadima for scoring the highest mark in the 2018 United Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Israel, an indigene of Biu Local Government Area in…

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PhD scandal: Osun Rector, Prof. Olaolu Akinola finally sacked for presenting fraudulent certificates

Deji Oke Jul 6, 2018 0

After several controversies, rejection of certificates obtained from UNILAG, U.I, The Igbajo Polytechnic, Igbajo, Osun State, has sacked its acting rector, Akinola Olaolu, for allegedly presenting fraudulent certificates.

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Sex for marks: OAU finally sack lecturer, Prof Richard Akindele

Deji Oke Jun 21, 2018 0

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has announced the sacking of Prof. Richard Akindele for allegedly demanding sex from a student, Monica Osagie, to upgrade her mark.

Metro

Osun rector may be uneducated as UNILAG disclaims Akinola Olaolu’s B.Sc after UI fault PHD…

Deji Oke Jun 21, 2018 0

The University of Lagos, Akoka, says the embattled rector of Igbajo Polytechnic, Igbajo, Osun State, Akinola Olaolu, did not obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from the institution, PUNCH reports.

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How a Nigerian woman helped housemaid with her education

Deji Oke Mar 16, 2018 7

Nigerian woman shares touching story as she celebrates her housemaid of 13 years on her Matriculation

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Mathematics, Science subjects to be thought in Hausa, Yoruba, other indigenous languages soon — FG

Deji Oke Mar 9, 2018 3

The Federal Government has said that the teaching of science subjects and mathematics in indigenous languages in primary and secondary schools across the country would commence soon.

Metro

Snake have swallowed our school fees — Students claims as they shutdown Benue State University

Deji Oke Feb 16, 2018 6

Some students of the Benue State University have explained why they are unable to pay their school fees.

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Saraki pays N10million to help 432 Kwara state students pay for WAEC

Deji Oke Feb 5, 2018 2

Senate president, Bukola Saraki has put a smile on the face of 432 Kwara state students as he gave out the sum of N10million to help them pay their WAEC fees.

Metro

My dream is to become a farmer — Faith Ojumah, First Class Computer Science Graduate

Deji Oke Jan 6, 2018 0

Despite making First Class in Computer Science, my dream is to be a farmer – Faith Ojumah, McPherson University best graduate

Metro

Mapoly students protest over non-resumption of academic activities

Deji Oke Dec 18, 2017 0

Students of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta are currently protesting against non-resumption of academic activities in their institution for months.