23 h. ago I lost my dad at 8, wore my first sandals in secondary school – Prof Orajaka, ex VC, Anambra varsity

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Chief Ifeanacho Paul Orajaka is a former Vice-chancellor, Anambra State University, Uli. He’s also a retired Professor of Geology at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. In this interview, he narrates his journey to attaining the highest pedestals in academics and university administration. Going through your profile, can you take us back […] The post I lost my dad at 8, wore my first sandals in secondary school – Prof Orajaka, ex VC, Anambra varsity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago 3 students emerge winners of Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition

By Paul Nwokocha Fifteen-year-old Davina Phillips of Bloombreeds School, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has emerged the overall winner of the 2025 Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition for secondary school students in Nigeria. The Chief Examiner, Prof. Akachi Ezeigbo, said after going through the submissions, the best five essays were selected and a second physical round […] The post 3 students emerge winners of Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Kano govt trains over 72 public secondary school teachers on modern fish farming

Tribune Online Kano govt trains over 72 public secondary school teachers on modern fish farming The Kano state Govt has commenced training for over 72 secondary school teachers on modern fish farming to ensure step-down training for students across the state. Kano govt trains over 72 public secondary school teachers on modern fish farming Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Kwara govt to renovate 898 public junior, senior secondary schools

Tribune Online Kwara govt to renovate 898 public junior, senior secondary schools He added that the project was also facilitated to increase the enrolment and retention of adolescent girls to enable them to complete at least... Kwara govt to renovate 898 public junior, senior secondary schools Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Oyo Gov’t Distributes Tablets, Teaching Aids To 18,000 Teachers

Oyo State governor, Engr ‘Seyi Makinde has flagged off the flagged off distribution of instructional training materials and teaching aids to 18,000 primary and junior secondary school teachers across the 33 local government areas of the state. This is as the state government also commenced training of the primary and secondary school teachers on the […]

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4 d. ago Oyo govt distributes 18,000 tablets to public school teachers

Tribune Online Oyo govt distributes 18,000 tablets to public school teachers Oyo State Government on Tuesday, distributed 18,000 tablet devices to teachers across public primary and secondary schools in Oyo govt distributes 18,000 tablets to public school teachers Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Secondary school student’s mother, teacher caught breaking into school to steal examination papers

Tribune Online Secondary school student’s mother, teacher caught breaking into school to steal examination papers A South Korean student’s mother and her teacher were recently arrested after they broke into the girl’s school in order to steal examination papers and ensure that she gets good marks, the country’s media reported. South Korea’s education system was recently rocked by a scandal involving breaking and entering, as well as attempted theft of […] Secondary school student’s mother, teacher caught breaking into school to steal examination papers Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Private secondary schools in Lagos where pupils build real businesses as part of the curriculum

In a growing shift from theory-based education, some private secondary schools in Lagos are turning classrooms into launchpads for real-world read more Private secondary schools in Lagos where pupils build real businesses as part of the curriculum

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9 d. ago Jigawa Assembly approves CBT for 10,000 public school teachers

Tribune Online Jigawa Assembly approves CBT for 10,000 public school teachers The Jigawa House of Assembly has given approval to the State's Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to conduct a Computer-Based Assessment Test (CBT) for 10,000 primary and junior secondary school teachers in the state. Jigawa Assembly approves CBT for 10,000 public school teachers Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Expert Blames WASSCE Failures On Society’s Embrace Of Mediocrity

Education expert and writer, Michael Omisore, has weighed in on the results announced by the West African Examination Council (WAEC), which showed a 33.8% decrease in performance in the May/June West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Maths, English, and other subjects compared to last year’s WASSCE result. The Head of the Nigeria Office […]

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1 week ago Private primary and secondary schools and exploitation of staff

Tribune Online Private primary and secondary schools and exploitation of staff WE are in the month of August when learners will be going on the long holidays in Nigeria. This holiday usually falls between the month of August and the first few weeks of September (six weeks precisely). Before now, long holidays were usually between the months of September and December (three months, and learners resumed […] Private primary and secondary schools and exploitation of staff Tribune Online

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1 week ago Kwara Assembly Rues Patronage Of Hotels By Underage, Secondary School Students

The Kwara State House of Assembly is disturbed by the underage and students’ patronage of hotels in Ilorin. During the House plenary yesterday, Hon. Omotosho Rasaq (Isin) moved a motion on the need to address what he called  ” The Unchecked Patronage And Usage Of Hotels And Pubs By Underage Persons In Ilorin Metropolis”. The […]

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1 week ago Kwara Assembly Frowns At Hotel Patronage By Underage, Secondary School Students

The Kwara State House of Assembly is disturbed by the patronage of hotels in Ilorin by the under-age and secondary school students. During the House plenary on Tuesday, Hon. Omotosho Rasaq moved a motion on the need to address what he called “The Unchecked Patronage And Usage Of Hotels And Pubs By Underage Persons In […]

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2 w. ago My Secondary School In Sagamu Felt Like Prison – Kemi Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch, leader of the United Kingdom’s (UK) Conservative Party, has opened up about her difficult experience attending a federal government girls’ secondary school in Nigeria, describing it as “like being in prison.” Speaking on a podcast interview on Friday with Gyles Brandreth, Badenoch recalled her time at a federal boarding school in Shagamu, Ogun […] The post My Secondary School In Sagamu Felt Like Prison – Kemi Badenoch appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Oyo increases secondary school teachers from 13,730 to 26,436 in six years

The Oyo State government has increased the staff strength in public secondary schools from 13,730 in 2019 to 26,436 in read more Oyo increases secondary school teachers from 13,730 to 26,436 in six years

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3 w. ago Run Club Abuja Raises ₦10m For Digital Library At JSS Gwagwa

Ten million naira has been raised to equip and install a computer laboratory and digital library at Junior Secondary School (JSS) Gwagwa, Abuja, in a bid to enhance educational opportunities for underserved students. The funds were generated through a Charity Half Marathon organised by Run Club Abuja (RCA). Peju Lawanson, Chairperson of the Local Organising […]

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3 w. ago Delight Clifford: Teenager who shunned vices to score 276 in JAMB

There is a way that seems right to many but leads to eventual destruction. Majority of secondary school students know read more Delight Clifford: Teenager who shunned vices to score 276 in JAMB

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4 w. ago FCT NUJ To Revive Secondary School Press Clubs, Groom Next Generation Journalists

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, is set to relaunch press clubs in public secondary schools across Abuja as part of a broader campaign to nurture ethical, grassroots journalism. Announcing the initiative during an interactive session with students at Government Secondary School (GSS), Garki, NUJ FCT Vice Chairman, Comrade Yahaya Ndababo, said […]

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4 w. ago Customs To Equip 50,000 School Pupils With Educational Materials

To enhance learning among Primary and Secondary School pupils, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has set a target of equipping 50,000 school pupils across the country. This was even as the service said it was targeting to impact the lives of 10 million Nigerians through various intervention programmes Speaking on Thursday during the official commissioning […]

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4 w. ago Kano Police Detain 11 Students For Alleged Murder Of Two Colleagues

The Kano State Police Command has taken 11 students of Government Boarding Secondary School, Bichi, into custody in connection with the killing of two fellow students. The command’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrests in a message to PUNCH Online on Thursday. Haruna noted that the students are undergoing interrogation to evaluate the extent of […] The post Kano Police Detain 11 Students For Alleged Murder Of Two Colleagues appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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