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Common Entrance: Primary Pupils in Ibadan Sit for Mock Examination

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Some primary schools students in Ibadan early this morning converged on some designated centres to write their mock examination ahead of the main common entrance examination coming up October this year. The students who dressed in different uniform of their respective institutions were being Continue Reading

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NAWOJ Advocates Enhanced Safety in Schools, Inclusive Governance

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The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, has called on the Federal Government to ensure the school environment is safe for Nigerian children, in the face increasing insecurity in the country. National President of NAWOJ, Comrade Ladi Bala, who made the call during a courtesy visit on the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline […]Continue Reading

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Oladosu Delivers 489th UI Inaugural Lecture April 15

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All is set for the 489th in the series of the University of Ibadan inaugural lecture to be delivered by Afis Ayinde Oladosu, a professor in the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies and Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan.  The lecture will be held on Thursday April 15, 2021 under the chairmanship of […]Continue Reading

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JAMB Frowns At Use Of Logo By Cybercafes, Tutorial Centres

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has warned operators of cybercafes, tutorial centres and other entities against the use of its logo. A statement by the Head Public Affairs and Protocols of JAMB Dr Fabian Benjamin says fraudulent operators of cybercafes, tutorial centres and other entities have formed the habit of deceiving helpless candidates […]Continue Reading

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Don Challenges Proprietors to be above Teachers in Knowledge Acquisition

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Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, Professor Afeez Oladosu says for school proprietors to gain more respect, they should possess qualifications above their teachers. Professor Oladosu stated this at the formal opening of the annual Conference of Association of Model Islamic Schools, AMIS, Oyo State Chapter held at the Islamic Centre, University of Continue Reading

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Private Schools Call for More Incentives to Cushion Effects of COVID-19

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Private schools in Oyo State have called on both the State and Federal Governments to put in place more palliatives to mitigate the harsh effects of COVID-19 pandemic on their income. Chairman’, Association of Model Islamic Schools, AMIS, Oyo State Chapter,  Alhaji Lawal Abass stated this in Ibadan at a news conference to herald the annual […]Continue Reading

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Nigerian universities need autonomy to compete with global counterparts – Don

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For Nigerian universities to compete with their counterparts in the world, there is the need for the universities to have academic, administrative and financial autonomy. The pro-chancellor and chairman of council, Osun State University, Professor Yusuf Ali stated this while delivering a lecture marking the 80th birthday anniversary of Emeritus Professor Michael Omolewa Continue Reading

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Gov. Makinde Inaugurates LAUTECH’s Governing Council

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde wants the newly inaugurated Governing Council of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology LAUTECH, Ogbomosho to take necessary measures that will advance the institution into a world class university. He stated this shortly after the inauguration of the Governing Council at the Executive Council Chambers of the Governor’s Continue Reading

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Former Director in FRCN Facilitates Robotics Training for Math Genius, Faith Odunsi

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There is a saying that “if you have talent and you work long and hard at it, anything in the world can be yours”. This summarizes the story of Miss Faith Odunsi, the Nigerian girl who made the country proud after winning the Global Open Mathematics Tournament   The great achievement has attracted a scholarship for […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Partners Foreign Company On Scholarship In Varsity

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Oyo State Human Capital Development Office is set to organise a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for successful applicants for the Nigeria-Sao Tome and Principe Joint Development Authority’s scholarship for 100 level students in Nigerian Universities. The Test which holds tomorrow 31st March and Thursday 1st April, 2021, will be conducted on Mathematics, English, Aptitude Continue Reading

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EKSU To Begin Issuance Of e-Transcript

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Vice-Chancellor, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Professor Edward Olanipekun says the institution is intensifying efforts at using electronic means of Transcript processing for prospective Alumni. Professor Olanipekun who disclosed this at the 9th National Delegates Convention of the Alumni Association of the institution held at the main Campus, Ado-Ekiti noted that it Continue Reading

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Prof. Advocates Inclusion of Experienced Professionals as Lecturers

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A professor of pharmacology, Mrs Chinedum Babalola has advocated inclusion of experienced practitioners as lecturers in Nigerian the Nigeria universities by the Nigeria Universities Commission.Professor Babalola who is the Vice Chancellor, Chrisland University, Abeokuta made the recommendation at the commendation service for the late pioneer lecturer at the Continue Reading

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Gov. Makinde Appoints Governing Council for LAUTECH

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has appointed a former chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan branch, Professor Ayodeji Omole, as the Pro-Chancellor of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso. The governor equally appointed other members of the University’s Governing Council, including Professor Lanre Continue Reading

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NUC Approves Three Universities for Delta State

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The National Universities Commission, NUC has approved three new universities for Delta State. The Universities are Delta State University of Education Agbor, Dennis Osadebe University Asaba and Delta State University of Science and Technology Ozoro. The Executive Secretary of NUC, Professor Abubakar Rasheed while presenting the licence to the Delta state Governor, Dr Continue Reading

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Federal Polytechnic Ayede: Ogbomoso Names Committee for Takeoff

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Host Community Implementation Committee, a body of reputable sons and daughters of Ogbomosoland constituted few weeks ago in order to see to the off take of the newly announced Federal Polytechnic Ayede, has been named. The committee which is headed by the Minister of Youths and Sports, Sunday Dare is called Ogbomosoland Consultative Council, OCC. Addressing […]Continue Reading

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There is growing apathy towards reading in Nigeria – Chief Folaranmi

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An author, Chief Banji Folaranmi has expressed concern that harsh economic conditions and insecurity are responsible for the dwindling literary values in the country. The author, who is a one-time lawmaker, made the submission in an exclusive interview with Radio Nigeria. Chief Folaranmi, who explained that reading and writing required full concentration, said such could Continue Reading

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Rehabilitate dilapidated school structures – Prof. Ihonvbere

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The House of Representatives has called on the state governments to construct perimeter fences in all schools as part of measures to curb incessant kidnapping of pupils by bandits. Chairman House Committee on Basic Education, Professor Julius Ihonvbere made the call in Abeokuta when he led the members of the committee on a courtesy visit to […]Continue Reading

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Protest By State Owned Tertiary Institutions Needless – Oyo commissioner

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Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye has said that protests embarked upon by students of some state-owned tertiary institutions was needless.The commissioner who spoke on the issues raised by the students said that the state government had addressed accreditation issues affecting the institutions.A statement by the Chief Continue Reading

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NASU: Members Protest Non- Inclusion In New Retirement Age For Teachers

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Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, Osun State, wants the National Assembly to include its members in the new service year and retirement age for Teachers. Chairman of the Union, Comrade Kunle Ogundepo made call when he led some members to the Assembly on a peaceful protest. Comrade Ogundepo explained that non-Teaching […]Continue Reading

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Honourable Odebunmi Presents Scholarship to 40 Students

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Lawmaker, representing Ogo Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency, Segun Odebunmi has restated his commitments to prioritize the needs of his constituency to make it enviable to others.  He stated this while presenting Bunvic Education and Enlightenment Programme Scholarship to forty outstanding secondary school students across Ogo Oluwa/Surulere Federal Continue Reading

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Army College of Nursing Warns Public against Sales of Fake Forms

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The Nigerian Army College of Nursing (NACON) has advised the public to disregard the sales of forms for entry into the National and Higher National Diploma and Post-basic Midwifery programmes. This is contained in a statement released on Thursday by the Army Medical Corps Public Relations Officer, Lt. Mohammed Yusuf. Yusuf said that the attention […]Continue Reading

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Makinde Sparks Jubilation, Upgrades EACOED to University Status

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In a bid to improve education in the state, Oyo State Government has approved the upgrade of the Emmanual Alayande College of Education, Oyo to a university of education to contribute in producing competent teachers with required skills. This was part of the resolutions reached after the weekly Executive Council meeting in Ibadan. Addressing newsmen, […]Continue Reading

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Attacks on Schools: Imminent Threat to Education- NAWOJ

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The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ has condemned the recent abduction of over 200 students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Afaka, in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna state. A statement by the National President of NAWOJ, Ladi Bala says the latest abduction is the fourth in the series of attacks […]Continue Reading

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ACGS 1995 Alumni Distributes Two Thousand Notebooks to Students

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The 1995 Set of Anglican Commercial Grammar School, Orita Mefa Ibadan, Oyo State has donated two thousand notebooks to students in junior and senior classes.  Presenting the notebooks by the coordinator of the 1995 set, Mr. Oladele Ogunleye said the gesture would aid learning and teaching process in the school.   Mr Ogunleye, who was Continue Reading

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Education, Essential Tool For Building Future Leaders- Gov. Oyetola

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Osun state governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola says his Administration considers education and moral standing as essential tools for building leaders of tomorrow.Governor Oyetola stated this while laying the foundation stone of the proposed Minaret International University in Ikirun, Ifelodun Local Government Area of the State.The governor who described education and religion as Continue Reading