Category: Education
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Education Is a Lifelong Journey – Emir Sanusi
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said that his greatest happiness comes from being in the classroom, either as a teacher or a student. He described learning as a lifelong process and stressed that education remains important at every stage of life. The monarch made the remarks on Friday while speaking with journalists…
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Safety Concerns Force Kwara Government to Close College of Education Oro
The Kwara State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the Kwara State College of Education, Oro, following rising insecurity in the area and its surrounding communities. The decision has led to the suspension of academic activities at the institution, with students and staff directed to vacate the campus until further notice. The directive was…
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FG Declares End to Corruption in Tertiary Institutions
The Federal Government has declared that the era of corruption and impunity in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions is over, warning that strict measures will now be enforced to ensure transparency, accountability and ethical leadership across the sector. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, made this declaration on Wednesday in Abuja while speaking at a retreat…
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NBTI Partners University of Toronto Ahead of 2026 NextGen Innovation Challenge
The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) has announced a major international partnership with the University of Toronto in Canada ahead of the 2026 edition of the NextGen Innovation Challenge. The collaboration is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem, deepening global research ties, and attracting more investment into Nigerian startups. The Director General and Chief…
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Applications Open for 2026 PTDF Overseas Scholarships in UK, Germany, France, Malaysia
The Federal Government has officially opened applications for the 2026 Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship Scheme, giving Nigerian postgraduate students another opportunity to study in top universities abroad. The scholarship scheme is open to qualified Nigerians seeking to pursue Master’s (MSc) and Doctorate (PhD) degrees in oil, gas, and energy-related fields. Successful applicants…
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FG Opens Portal for Common Entrance into Federal Technical Colleges
The Federal Government has opened the application portal for the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) into Federal Technical Colleges across the country, in a renewed push to promote free technical and vocational education in Nigeria. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the Director of Press and Public Relations…
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FG Approves ₦6.45bn TETFund Support to 271 Tertiary Institutions
The Federal Government has approved a major intervention fund of ₦6.452 billion for public universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria. The funds will be disbursed through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) under its 2026 intervention cycle. TETFund announced that a total of 271 public tertiary institutions will benefit from the intervention. The…
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JAMB Begins Sale of 2026 UTME, Direct Entry Forms January 26
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the commencement of the sale of application forms for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session. The announcement marks the official beginning of the admission process into universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and other tertiary institutions…
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FG Bans Admission, Transfer into SS3 to Curb Exam Malpractice
The Federal Government has announced a nationwide ban on the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in both public and private secondary schools across Nigeria. The new directive is part of efforts to curb examination malpractice and restore credibility to the country’s education system. The decision was announced on Sunday…
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Sanwo-Olu Appoints Dr Sulaimon Ogunmuyiwa as Lagos DG of Education Quality Assurance
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Dr Sulaimon Ogunmuyiwa as the new Director-General of the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), a position that takes effect immediately. The appointment was formally announced on Friday through the official X handle of the Lagos State Government. Dr Ogunmuyiwa received his appointment letter on…