30 m. ago Educationists advocate support for school sports development

School owners and educationists have rallied support for the development of school sports in the primary and secondary schools education sector. The proprietress of Subtle Kids School in Akute, Ogun State, Oluwatoyin Latunde, in a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Tuesday urged private and public sponsorship for the development of school sports for Read More

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7 h. ago Gabon’s military leader, Oligui, to run for president in April election

Gabon’s military leader, General Brice Nguema, announced on Monday that he will run for president in the upcoming election on April 12, 2025. Nguema, who led a coup in August 2023 to overthrow the Bongo family’s 55-year rule, had initially promised to restore civilian governance after a transitional period. However, a new electoral code approved Read More

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8 h. ago FG approves 11 private universities, N2.5bn satellite mining equipment

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Monday, approved 11 new private universities across the country, even as it also approved read more FG approves 11 private universities, N2.5bn satellite mining equipment

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8 h. ago Zamfara Varsity Student Dies In Captivity After ₦10m Ransom Payment

A 21-year-old 300-level student at Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) in Zamfara State, Zarah Abubakar Shehu, has died in custody of her abductors despite heavy ransom already paid for her release. Zarah, the only daughter of her mother, was kidnapped on Sunday, November 3, 2024, after heavily armed bandits stormed the Damba area of Gusau, where […]

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8 h. ago Tinubu approves Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic, Management

Tribune Online Tinubu approves Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic, Management There was widespread celebration in the Middle Belt, core North, and many parts of Nigeria on Monday evening after President Bola Tinubu approved the establishment of Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management. Tinubu approves Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic, Management Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Ramadan: Reconsider decision on schools’ closure, Catholic Bishops tell northern governors 

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Catholic Bishops under the umbrella of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) have asked the governors of Katsina, Kebbi, Bauchi and Kano states, to reconsider their decision on closure of schools, public and private, for the one month period of Ramadan. CBCN President, Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, in a statement, […] The post Ramadan: Reconsider decision on schools’ closure, Catholic Bishops tell northern governors  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago NELFUND disburses N372.28m loan to 2,973 UNILORIN students – VC

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, has said that 2,973 students of the institution have benefited from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. According to the university’s bulletin released on Monday, Egbewole confirmed that Unilorin received two tranches of the loan, with ₦52,879,000 disbursed to 802 students in the first phase and Read More

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11 h. ago NELFUND disburses N372.28bn loan to 2,973 UNILORIN students – VC

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, has said that 2,973 students of the institution have benefited from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. According to the university’s bulletin released on Monday, Egbewole confirmed that Unilorin received two tranches of the loan, with ₦52,879,000 disbursed to 802 students in the first phase and Read More

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11 h. ago Cultural sensitivity limiting FG’s control over gold mining — Minister

Tribune Online Cultural sensitivity limiting FG’s control over gold mining — Minister The Federal Government has faced challenges in fully controlling gold mining, particularly in northern Nigeria, due to cultural sensitivities. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. […] Cultural sensitivity limiting FG’s control over gold mining — Minister Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Meet Wendy Okolo, first Nigerian woman with University of Texas’ aerospace Ph.D

It is a universally accepted fact that the ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, read more Meet Wendy Okolo, first Nigerian woman with University of Texas’ aerospace Ph.D

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12 h. ago FEC approves provisional licenses for 11 new private universities

Tribune Online FEC approves provisional licenses for 11 new private universities “President Tinubu remains committed to expanding educational opportunities and improving infrastructure in the sector,” the statement concluded. FEC approves provisional licenses for 11 new private universities Tribune Online

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12 h. ago President Tinubu Approves Licenses For 11 Private Universities

President Bola Tinubu has approved provisional licences for eleven new private universities across Nigeria. In a statement on X by Special Adviser on Media & Public Communication to the President, Sunday Dare, disclosed that the former governor of Lagos State, granted the approvals during the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday, in Abuja. The post […] The post President Tinubu Approves Licenses For 11 Private Universities appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago FULL LIST: Tinubu approves licences for 11 private universities

President Bola Tinubu has approved provisional licences for 11 new private universities in Nigeria. According to a statement on X by the President’s Special Adviser on Media & Public Communication, Sunday Dare, Tinubu granted the approvals during the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday. Below is the list of the newly approved private universities: New Read More

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16 h. ago 2025 budget: Reps panel approves N250bn budgetary allocation for SEDC

Tribune Online 2025 budget: Reps panel approves N250bn budgetary allocation for SEDC Members of the House of Representatives' Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC) on Monday, unanimously approved the sum of N250 billion proposed for the South East Development Commission for 2025 fiscal year. 2025 budget: Reps panel approves N250bn budgetary allocation for SEDC Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Aiyedatiwa approves employment of over 1,000 secondary school teachers

Tribune Online Aiyedatiwa approves employment of over 1,000 secondary school teachers Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved the recruitment of over 1,000 teachers for secondary schools in the state as part of efforts to improve the post-primary education sector. Aiyedatiwa approves employment of over 1,000 secondary school teachers Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Ondo gov okays employment of 1,010 secondary school teachers

The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the employment of 1,010 secondary school teachers in the state According to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Monday, the governor’s approval came after the completion of the recruitment process by the state Teaching Service Commission which screened thousands of applicants last Read More

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19 h. ago Plateau govt shuts down two private schools over poor standards

Tribune Online Plateau govt shuts down two private schools over poor standards Plateau Ministry of Education has closed down two private schools in Jos for operating below minimum standard. Plateau govt shuts down two private schools over poor standards Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Ramadan: Northern CAN condemns school closures in Bauchi, others

The Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 Northern States and Abuja has condemned the closure of public and private schools in some Northern states during Ramadan. While condemning the action of the affected states, the Christian body asked northern governors to match education with spiritual practice. The call followed the directive to close public Read More

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20 h. ago 2,973 UNILORIN Students Benefit From NELFUND As 10,000 Others Apply For Loan

A total of 2,973 students of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kwara State have benefitted from the Nigerian Educational Loan Fund (NELFUND). LEADERSHIP gathered that over 10,000 students of the university applied for the education loan to enable them meet their financial obligations in the pursuit of their educational career. The Vice-Chancellor of University of […]

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20 h. ago Aiyedatiwa Approves Recruitment Of 1,010 Secondary School Teachers In Ondo

Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved the employment of a total of 1,010 new teachers for secondary schools in the state. The approval followed the completion of the recruitment process by the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) which screened thousands of applicants last year. LEADERSHIP gathered that the list of the successful candidates will […]

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