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Parents Appeal to Ekiti Govt over Closure of Model School

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By Kayode Babatuyi Parents of Girls Model School’s students, Ilawe Ekiti have appealed to Ekiti State Government not to close down the school in the interest of the existing students. The parents including Mr. Felix Ilori, Omolade Adeniyi and Mrs Fadairo, who spoke during a protest in Ado Continue Reading

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OSU Targets 21st Century Status

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By Adenitan Akinola  A consistently peaceful teaching-learning environment devoid of strike and students violence is critical to attaining the status of a 21st century institution responsive to the needs and aspirations of the society. The Vice Chancellor of Osun State University, Professor Clement Adebooye, made the remark while addressing newsmen on the campus. Professor Continue Reading

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Over 30,000 enroll for HND top-up programme – NBTE Boss

Web News 22 September 2023 170 0

The National Board for Technical Education has revealed that over 30,000 Nigerian Higher National Diploma, HND, holders have applied for its top-up programme. The Executive Secretary, National Board for Technical Education, Professor Idris Bugaje, disclosed this while speaking on issues around its newly launched top-up programme for HND holders to acquire a Bachelor of Continue Reading

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Halt Unjust Fee Hikes, Commercialization of Education – Group Tells FG 

Web News 22 September 2023 77 0

By Morenikeji Moses A non-governmental group, The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has condemned the recent hike in school fees across public universities in Nigeria, saying they are outrageous and unconscionable.  In a statement issued in Lagos, the group said this disheartening trend is not just a knife in the back of poor […]Continue Reading

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Governor Adeleke Approves Re-Opening of OSPOLY

Web News 21 September 2023 169 0

By Folake Oye Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved the re-opening of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree for continuation of academic activities,  In a statement by the commissioner for education, Mr Dipo Eluwole, the step was taken by the state government to ensure that academic activities in the institution are not disrupted further. It […]Continue Reading

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Forum Raises Alarm over Growing Rate of Out-of-School Children

Web News 20 September 2023 82 0

By Bunmi Agboola The rate at which out-of-school children in the country increases on a daily basis has been described as a menace that should be urgently addressed by all and sundry in the country. This was the submission of Civil Society Network for Peace and Restorative Justice in collaboration with the Oyo State Government […]Continue Reading

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Library, an engine room for students – Lawmaker

Web News 18 September 2023 58 0

By Mojisola Oladele  The Osun State House of Assembly has promised to give necessary support needed to give the State Library the required facelift. The Chairman, House Committee on Education, Mr. Sikiru Bajepade gave the assurance during a meeting with officials of the State Library Board held at the Assembly Complex, Osogbo. Mr  Bajepade describes […]Continue Reading

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Schools Bubble with Activities on Resumption

Web News 18 September 2023 228 0

By Amos Ogunrinde/Rotimi Famakin Public private Primary and secondary Schools across Ekiti State today resumed for the first term of the 2023/2024 academic session. Radio Nigeria roving correspondent, who monitored the resumption, observed that nearly all the schools offered prayers to usher in the new academic calendar. The schools also tidied-up their premises while Continue Reading

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NANS Meeting with VC Yields Result as UNILAG Reduces Fees

Web News 15 September 2023 72 0

The management of the University of Lagos, has announced the reduction of its fees after meeting the representatives of the National Association of Nigerian Students on Thursday. A statement made available to newsmen on Friday revealed that the university held a meeting with the executives of the NANS and other faculty members on Thursday evening. […]Continue Reading

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OSPOLY Tussle: Rectors Appear Before Assembly on Sept. 19

Web News 15 September 2023 125 0

By Mojisola Oladele  In furtherance of its oversight responsibilities in line with Section 129 (1) (a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999(as amended), the Osun State House of Assembly, under the leadership of the Speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun, has directed the acting Rector and the immediate past Rector of the Osun […]Continue Reading

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SUBEB Applauds Oyo State Model School over Hitch-free E-based Examination

Web News 13 September 2023 461 0

By Oluwakayode  Banjo No fewer than one thousand, three hundred and ninety-five pupils, sat for the year 23/24 e-based Entrance Examination into Oyo State Model Smart School. The pupils were tested in English language, Mathematics, and General knowledge at the Smart School, Sogunro, Akinyele Local Government Area, Ibadan. The Executive Secretary, SUBEB, Jacob Dairo stated Continue Reading

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Tech Developer Warns Youths against Cybercrime

Web News 12 September 2023 282 0

By Dayo Adu A tech developer, Michael Mekulehi has charged Nigerian youths to shun cybercrime in their quest to attain financial and academic success. Mekulehi gave the charge while delivering the 2023 Matriculation Lecture of the University of Ibadan. Mekulehi, A first class graduate in Mechanical Engineering of the university, who spoke on the topic: “Integrity Continue Reading

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Ekiti Secondary Schools Get 500 New Teachers

Web News 11 September 2023 101 0

The Ekiti State Government has employed 500 successful candidates following the recruitment process to fill vacant teaching positions in public secondary schools in the state. The Permanent Secretary, Ekiti State Teaching Service Commission, Mr Mike Omolayo, said the employment letters of the successful candidates were ready for collection by the candidates. Omolayo Continue Reading

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Ensure adequate welfare of corps members – Oyo NYSC Coordinator

Web News 8 September 2023 158 0

By Dayo Adu Corps employers have been urged to ensure adequate welfare of corps members posted to their establishments to cushion the effect of the current economic realities in their service to the nation. The Oyo State coordinator of NYSC, Mr. Abel Oche made the call at the closing parade of 2023 Batch B, stream […]Continue Reading

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Govt. Orders Closure of Osun Poly

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By Adenitan Akinola The state government has ordered the closure of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree Campus for two weeks following the return of suspended Rector, Dr. Tajudeen Odetayo. The closure of the institution was contained in a statement signed by the commissioner for education, Mr Dipo Eluwole and made available to journalists in Osogbo, Osun […]Continue Reading

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Staff, Students Stunned as Two Lay Claim to Ire Poly Rectorship

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By Adenitan Akinola There was confusion at the Osun State Polytechnic, Iree today when the suspended rector of the institution, Dr Tajudeen Odetayo returned to take charge of the school’s administration. His return is consequent upon the order of an industrial court which forbade the appointment of another Rector pending the determination of the substantive […]Continue Reading

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Professor Gbolagade Proffers Solutions to Malpractices

Web News 3 September 2023 158 0

By Dayo Adu The newly-installed family head (Mogaji) of Lato Compound in Oke-Labo, Ibadan, Oyo State, Prof. Abiodun Gbolagade, wants the Oyo state government to evolve strategies that would disabuse the minds of secondary school students against malpractices whenever they sit for the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination. The Professor of Humanitarian Management, while Continue Reading

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UI trains Kids on Nutri-Garden 

Web News 1 September 2023 154 0

By Olawale Asake Nutritionists have called on parents, particularly mothers to engage their children while preparing meals that are nutritious to the body. They made the call during the food fair exhibition, Kids Nutri-Garden Vacation School organised by the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Ibadan, Oyo State. Speaking in the programme which […]Continue Reading

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No More Dressing As Usual On OAU Campus

Web News 29 August 2023 174 0

The Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, has launched a battle against immorality and indecent dressing on campus by placing a ban on public kissing and hugging by the opposite sex, any skimpy dress, making of tinted hair, tattoos and others. It also asked the students to desist from wearing any dress or items that cover […]Continue Reading

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OYSCATECH Goes Tough on Indecent Dressing, Cultism

Web News 24 August 2023 125 0

By Mosope Kehinde The Rector of Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora, Prof. Akinola Akinlabi has warned the newly matriculated students of the institution to shun all acts of indiscipline and social vices such as indecent dressings, cultism, drug abuse, hooliganism, gangsterism, examination misconducts, cyber-crimes and a host of other. Prof. Akinlabi Continue Reading

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ASUU Issues Warning to FG over Promotion Arrears

Web News 24 August 2023 129 0

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, following a National Executive Council meeting held at the University of Maiduguri has asked the Federal Government through the office of the Accountant General of the Federation to release outstanding promotion arrears owed its members in the interest of industrial peace and harmony in Nigerian universities. The ASUU […]Continue Reading

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Don Expounds Value of Technology in Theatre Art

Web News 24 August 2023 147 0

By Mosope Kehinde A professor of Mass Communication and Vice Chancellor, Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State, Professor Umar Pate has advised Theatre Arts practitioners to take advantage of the massive opportunities in technology to drive the sector. Professor Pate, who gave the advise while delivering a lecture at the opening ceremony of the 60th anniversary, […]Continue Reading

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Osun Gov. Pledges Commitment to Revamping Education Sector

Web News 23 August 2023 116 0

By Funmi Adekoya-Ojo Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State Governor says he is committed to revamping the education sector in the state. Governor Adeleke stated this at the opening of 3-day education summit for stakeholders in the education sector in Osogbo, Osun state. Represented by his Deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi, the Governor said his administration […]Continue Reading

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Parents Laud Conduct of CBT for Oyo Science Schools

Web News 20 August 2023 184 0

By Dayo Adu Parents have commended the Oyo State Government for conducting the 2023 entrance examination into the seven science schools through Computer Based Test, CBT. The parents said the mode of conduct was apt, noting that it would enhance merit and competitiveness among the Five Thousand, Three Hundred (5,300) candidates seeking admission into the […]Continue Reading

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Osun Education Summit Holds Aug 22

Web News 19 August 2023 228 0

By Adenitan Akinola Osun State Government has described the existing mega schools buildings in the state as mere display of architectural wizardry which has not added value to the quality of the Teaching-Learning process. The state Commissioner for Education, Mr Dipo Eluwole expressed this concern at a press conference to announce the State Education Summit […]Continue Reading