89 m. ago TETFund To Establish 18 New Innovation Hubs In Tertiary Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to establish 18 new Innovation Hubs across tertiary institutions in 2025 to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. The executive secretary of TETFund, Arch. Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology […]

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1 hour ago Rivers: 37 Secondary Schools To Participate In 2025 Education Champions’ League

A total of 37 secondary schools in Rivers State will participate in the second edition of the Education Champions’ League (ECL) quiz and debate competition. The schools, which are drawn from different parts of the state, will be competing for three awards, the Chief O.B Lulu Briggs award, the Professor Claude Ake award and the […]

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3 h. ago Labour Institute, ILO/ UK University Partner On Workers Education

The Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Ilorin, has entered into a partnership with International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the University of Greenwich’s Centre of Research on Employment and Work (UoG-CREW), London, on workers’ education, training and research to enhance productivity, industrial peace and harmony at workplaces. The historic partnership agreements between the […]

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3 h. ago Otti advocates humane treatment of inmates across correctional facilities

…moves to rehabilitate Abia centres Alex Otti, Governor of Abia State, has advocated humane treatment of inmates at various Correctional read more Otti advocates humane treatment of inmates across correctional facilities

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5 h. ago From colonial shadows to democratic lights: Lessons for Nigeria’s elite transformation (3)

Fifty years after Professor Ayandele’s scathing critique of Nigeria’s “deluded hybrids” – the Western-educated elite who abandoned indigenous values without read more From colonial shadows to democratic lights: Lessons for Nigeria’s elite transformation (3)

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5 h. ago The recurring violence among secondary school students in Ibadan

Tribune Online The recurring violence among secondary school students in Ibadan AS if violence and lawlessness have become a new normal in this country, no fewer than 57 students of the Government Technical College in Orita Aperin, Ibadan, Oyo State, were recently apprehended by the police for allegedly invading CAC Grammar School, Ibadan, and causing significant property damage, especially to the school’s laboratory which is said […] The recurring violence among secondary school students in Ibadan Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Student Body Lauds Ogun Police Chief, Calls For Action Against Sexual Crimes

The Progressive Students Movement (PSM), a prominent Pan-African student organization, has commended the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Lanre Ogunlowo, for his proactive approach in tackling crime and social vices. The group also called for a stronger partnership in addressing rape, sexual harassment, and cultism in the state. Speaking after a meeting with the […]

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7 h. ago Bamidele Calls For Strategic Investments In Education To Produce Billionaires

The leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has called on governments at all levels, corporate organiaations and philanthropists to invest more strategically in education to produce global billionaires and brands. Bamidele, currently representing Ekiti Central, highlighted how developed and emerging nations in Asia, Europe and North America leveraged education as a veritable tool of […]

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9 h. ago Despite Tinubu’s intervention, Obasa pursues suit against Meranda, lawmakers

Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), the counsel for the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, for the umpteenth time on Sunday, dismissed speculations that his principal would be dropping the suit against erstwhile Speaker Mojisola Meranda, and the Assembly members. Fashanu, in a telephone interview with The PUNCH, said his team was Read More

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9 h. ago Stakeholders seek mortgage innovations for inclusive housing

Real estate experts in Lagos recently called for policy shifts, mortgage reviews and private-sector-led innovations to achieve affordable mass housing that caters for middle- and low-income earners in Nigeria. They also called for the adoption of green building practices alongside modern technology for faster and cheaper construction. They gave these recommendations at the Nigeria Housing Read More

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13 h. ago Money For Hospital Project Paid In Full Multiple Times With Nothing In Place — ICPC

Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu, said the agency uncovered massive corruption where some (unnamed) government officials paid 100 per cent fees for a hospital project that was never built. The ICPC chairman said the most troubling part of the corruption was that the officials ensured […]

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21 h. ago TETFund to launch 18 new innovation hubs in tertiary institutions

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to establish 18 new innovation hubs across tertiary institutions to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology […] The post TETFund to launch 18 new innovation hubs in tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Akpabio: NASS committed to quality education at EKSU convocation

Hails EKSU’s giant strides as varsity confers honorary degrees on Senate Leader, two others at 29th convocation ceremony From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has said the current National Assembly is committed to promoting quality education in the country. This was as he hailed Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, […] The post Akpabio: NASS committed to quality education at EKSU convocation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Nigerian leaders prioritise power over progress, says AfDB president’s adviser

The Senior Special Adviser to the President of the African Development Bank on Industrialisation, Prof. Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, has criticised Nigerian leaders for prioritising power over national development. Speaking at the Aquinas College Old Students Association 2025 Convention in Akure, Ondo State, on Saturday, where he served as the guest lecturer, Oyelaran-Oyeyinka lamented decades of leadership Read More

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25 h. ago Homeless residents, street urchins frustrate Lagos efforts to end open defecation

..Shun public conveniences Allegations of unhygienic nature of public toilets fuel practice Dateline was Monday, March 25, 2025; time 9.30am, read more Homeless residents, street urchins frustrate Lagos efforts to end open defecation

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25 h. ago American Polytechnic of Nigeria unveils N1bn scholarship fund for Nigerian students

Tribune Online American Polytechnic of Nigeria unveils N1bn scholarship fund for Nigerian students Akande further noted that the scholarship would primarily be need-based while also serving as a reward for outstanding academic performance. American Polytechnic of Nigeria unveils N1bn scholarship fund for Nigerian students Tribune Online

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33 h. ago First Lady calls for understanding in video controversy involving Delta nursing students

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has appealed for fairness and understanding in the handling of disciplinary action against Osato Edobor, a nursing student at Delta State College of Nursing Sciences, following her involvement in a viral video during the First Lady’s visit to Asaba on March 25, 2025. The incident […] The post First Lady calls for understanding in video controversy involving Delta nursing students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago We’re building army of health professionals for Nigeria – Ifediora, Family Medicine professor, OCI Foundation president

By Enyeribe Ejiogu At almost 15, Miss Chinenye Onyekwelu, an SS2 student in Anambra State, is the kind of candidate the Registrar and Chief Executive of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof Ishaq Oloyede, loves to see register for the Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), through which young Nigerians secure admission into public […] The post We’re building army of health professionals for Nigeria – Ifediora, Family Medicine professor, OCI Foundation president appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Osun lawmaker awards scholarships to 1,000 indigent students

Tribune Online Osun lawmaker awards scholarships to 1,000 indigent students Member of the House of Representatives representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Wole Oke has awarded scholarships to 1,000 indigent students who aspire to the Osun State Technical Education. The initiative, according to the lawmaker, was part of commitment to education and support to the administration of […] Osun lawmaker awards scholarships to 1,000 indigent students Tribune Online

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41 h. ago TETFund to launch 18 innovation hubs in tertiary institutions

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to establish 18 new innovation hubs across tertiary institutions to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology […] The post TETFund to launch 18 innovation hubs in tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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