58 m. ago FULL LIST: FG publishes 26 approved trade areas in revised technical curriculum

Tribune Online FULL LIST: FG publishes 26 approved trade areas in revised technical curriculum The Federal Government has published the full list of 26 trade areas approved under its revised technical-education curriculum, which will take effect from ... FULL LIST: FG publishes 26 approved trade areas in revised technical curriculum Tribune Online

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84 m. ago TETFund Allocates N70bn For Mini Grid Power Projects In 18 Higher Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has allocated the sum of N70 billion for the building of Mini Grid Power projects across eighteen selected tertiary institutions to address the high cost of electricity towards facilitating research and learning in the country. A member of the TETFund board, Danladi Abubakar Sani disclosed this at a 3-day […]

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1 hour ago Nigeria hosts West African insurers to examine climate change, safe economies

By Henry Uche West African Insurance Companies Association (WAICA), will examine the pivotal role insurers play in safeguarding economies and communities from the escalating risks of climate-related disasters at its 2025 Education Conference. Slated for October 12 to 15, at Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos, under the aegis of Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), behalf of […] The post Nigeria hosts West African insurers to examine climate change, safe economies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago CAF Appoints Ivorien Officials For Asante Kotoko Vs Kwara United Clash

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Ivorien referee Patrick Tanguy to officiate the upcoming Confederation Cup preliminary round first-leg match between Asante Kotoko and Kwara United. Tanguy will be assisted by Nouho Ouattara and Lancine Kone as assistant referees, while Ibrahim Kalilou Traore, also from Ivory Coast, will serve as the fourth official. […]

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4 h. ago Niger govt deepens partnership with AfricaRice to boost rice production

Tribune Online Niger govt deepens partnership with AfricaRice to boost rice production The Niger State government has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting rice production in the state through its partnership with Niger govt deepens partnership with AfricaRice to boost rice production Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Stakeholders Clamour For Bill On Lagos University Of Medicine, Health Sciences

As part of efforts to bridge the shortfall in the number of health practitioners in Lagos State, stakeholders in the state’s education and health sectors have called for the quick passage of a bill to establish the Lagos State University of Medicine and Health Sciences. The stakeholders clamoured for passage of the bill, which was […]

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5 h. ago Kwara trains 193 health workers, security personnel on school

Tribune Online Kwara trains 193 health workers, security personnel on school-related gender-based violence Kwara State government has reiterated its commitment to combating School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV), ensuring justice for victims and punishment for perpetrators. The project coordinator of Kwara State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project, Mr Adeshina Salami, stated this at a three-day workshop, tagged, the ‘Development and Validation of SRGBV Referral Pathways,’ organised […] Kwara trains 193 health workers, security personnel on school-related gender-based violence Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Dignity of teachers in Nigeria will soon be restored — NCCE Executive Secretary, Prof Chijioke

Tribune Online Dignity of teachers in Nigeria will soon be restored — NCCE Executive Secretary, Prof Chijioke Paulinus Chijioke, a professor of Technical Education, is the sixth substantive executive secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE). In this interview with CLEMENT IDOKO, he speaks on the readiness of the colleges of education to commence dual mandate of running Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) and degree programmes concurrently in the […] Dignity of teachers in Nigeria will soon be restored — NCCE Executive Secretary, Prof Chijioke Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Strike threat: Zamfara govt urges dialogue with health workers

Tribune Online Strike threat: Zamfara govt urges dialogue with health workers "reconsider this action and return to the negotiation table to find a mutually beneficial solution." Strike threat: Zamfara govt urges dialogue with health workers Tribune Online

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7 h. ago TETFund: Tackling Bottlenecks In Academic, Physical Planning In Tertiary Institutions

For years, Nigeria’s tertiary education system has struggled under the weight of abandoned projects, stalled academic programmes, and bottlenecks that slow down implementation of critical reforms. However, a fresh resolve to confront these challenges head on is taking root at the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). During a recent strategic workshop in Abuja, which brought […]

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7 h. ago Why Most Poor Women Didn’t Benefit From N50,000 Support – Kano Commissioner

Kano State government says the large population of beneficiaries accounted for why the N50,000 support for poor and vulnerable women did not go round. The commissioner for Women Affairs, Children, and Disabled, Amina Hanga, made this known while addressing newsmen yesterday at a film screening event in Kano organised by the Fable Advisory and Isa […]

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8 h. ago Methodist Archbishop laments decay in Nigeria’s education system

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Archbishop of Aba Archdiocese of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Rt. Rev Godfrey Agupusi, has lamented the situation in the education system in Nigeria, which places more emphasis on certificates than ability. Rev. Agupusi who addressed newsmen during the Silver Jubilee celebration of Methodist High School, Aba, Abia State, said the […] The post Methodist Archbishop laments decay in Nigeria’s education system appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago How I beat insecurity, trekked from Ilorin to Abakaliki –Okike

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki A youth leader, Emmanuel Obasi Okike, from Uburu in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, yesterday completed 670km trek from Ilorin, the Kwara State capital to Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital. Okike, who embarked on the adventure on August 25, arrived Abakaliki, at 3pm, looking weak. He described his journey […] The post How I beat insecurity, trekked from Ilorin to Abakaliki –Okike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago The dwindling standard of education in Nigeria: The way forward (4)

Tribune Online The dwindling standard of education in Nigeria: The way forward (4) Why students join cultism WHY do students join cultism? Many reasons can be proffered but I will attempt just a few. Some of the reasons are: i.            Desire to obtain undue privileges ii.   Desire to have a sense of power; influence and prestige among fellow students iii.      Desire to command undeserved authority and respect within […] The dwindling standard of education in Nigeria: The way forward (4) Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Atrocities in Plateau: Farmers helpless as renegades declare war on farms, destroy crops

From Jude Dangwam, Jos   Farmers in Plateau State have continued to count their losses from the ravaging activities of crop mowers suspected to be nomadic herdsmen in the face of renewed attacks on agrarian communities in the state, leading to loss of innocent lives especially women and children. Properties worth millions of naira have […] The post Atrocities in Plateau: Farmers helpless as renegades declare war on farms, destroy crops appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Regulating the award of honorary degrees in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions

This discourse borders on a matter that sits at the intersection of education, ethics, and national development, that is, the regulation of honorary degrees in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. The discourse is critical at this time as the abuse of the awards has become alarming, and while other African countries in the least are addressing the […] The post Regulating the award of honorary degrees in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Benue SUBEB Chairman, commissioner partner over challenges facing education sector 

Tribune Online Benue SUBEB Chairman, commissioner partner over challenges facing education sector  The Executive Chairman, Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Grace Adagba, alongside members of the Board and Management, has paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Commissioner for Education and Knowledge Management, Dr. Margaret Adamu, at the state secretariat in Makurdi. Speaking during the visit, Dr. Adagba said the purpose of the visit […] Benue SUBEB Chairman, commissioner partner over challenges facing education sector  Tribune Online

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15 h. ago ‘Nigeria Has Become A Killing Field, Declare State Of Emergency Now’, Ex

Former General Officer Commanding (GOC) Division 1 of the Nigerian Army, Retired Major General Danjuma Ali-Keffi, has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency to tackle the worsening insecurity in the country. Speaking on Arise News ‘Prime Time’ show on Wednesday evening, Ali-Keffi warned that the scale of the security crisis […]

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15 h. ago How I beat insecurity, trekked 670km from Ilorin to Abakaliki – youth leader

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki A youth leader, Emmanuel Obasi Okike, from Uburu in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, on Wednesday, September 10, completed a 670km trek from Ilorin, Kwara State, to Abakaliki. Okike, who embarked on the adventure on August 25, arrived in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, at 3pm, looking very weak. […] The post How I beat insecurity, trekked 670km from Ilorin to Abakaliki – youth leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Bandits Attack Police Checkpoint In Kogi, Kill Three Officers

Tragedy struck on Wednesday morning in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, when heavily armed bandits launched an attack on a police checkpoint, killing three officers. The incident reportedly occurred at the Ofili Police Checkpoint along the Egbe–Okunran–Pategi Road, leaving residents in shock and raising fresh concerns about the growing insecurity in Okunland. […] The post Bandits Attack Police Checkpoint In Kogi, Kill Three Officers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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