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Nigerian Teen Wins African Spelling Bee Championship
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Fourteen-year-old Nigerian student Oluwadamilola Adeolu has emerged champion of the African Spelling Bee, clinching the junior category title in a remarkable display of academic excellence. The competition, held…
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FG Unveils Learner ID Plan to Track Pupils From Primary to Junior Secondary
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to introduce a Learner Identification Number (LIN) to track pupils from primary school to junior secondary level, in what officials describe…
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Updated List of 114 Approved Universities to Run Law Programmes in Nigeria Released
In a circular issued on Friday, the Council of Legal Education in Nigeria announced that only 114 universities have been approved to run law programmes in the country. The council’s Secretary and…
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VIDEO: Pupils in Bauchi School Attend Class in Roofless Rooms Without Chairs, Blackboard
“Sometimes snakes and harmful insects are found around classrooms” – Parents lament By Abdulqadir Muhammad Alhaji Residents of Rijiyar Malam community, along Jos Road in Bauchi, the capital of Bauchi State, have…
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Ignatius Ajuru University Thanks NELFUND After ₦990.4m Student Loan Payout
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) in Rivers State, Nigeria, has publicly thanked the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) after receiving ₦990.4 million to cover tuition for students…
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JUST IN: UNILAG Lecturers Begin Indefinite Strike Over ‘Amputated’ Salaries
By: Sunday Ameh Lecturers at University of Lagos (UNILAG) under the platform of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have commenced an indefinite strike over what they described as “amputated” salaries…
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JAMB CBT Centres Reject ₦700 UTME Registration Fee
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Owners and operators of Computer‑Based Test (CBT) centres across Nigeria have criticised the ₦700 registration fee introduced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for the 2026…
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Federal University Lokoja Signs MoU With Quest Monotechnic for Postgraduate Programmes
By: Sunday Ameh The Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Kogi State, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Quest Monotechnic, located along Abacha Road in Mararaba, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa…
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Google Launches Yorùbá, Hausa Language Support in AI
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Google LLC has expanded its AI search capabilities in Nigeria by adding support for Yorùbá and Hausa, two of the country’s major indigenous languages, marking a significant step…
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FG Links NYSC Eligibility to NERD Compliance to Tackle Certificate Fraud
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has introduced a new policy making compliance with the Nigeria Education Repository and Data…
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Katsina Govt Awards Scholarships to 1,700 Top Students
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has approved a landmark scholarship scheme benefiting 1,700 high‑performing students from across the state, a move aimed at expanding access to tertiary…
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Zamfara Government Approves Recruitment of 3,050 Teachers
By Paul Joseph Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has approved the recruitment of 3,050 teachers to strengthen the education sector and address the shortage of qualified instructors in public schools across…
