Education
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UBEC mobilises over N100bn in unaccessed grants to boost basic education infrastructure
Aisha Garba, executive secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), says the agency has facilitated the mobilisation of more…
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TETFund opens 2026 national research fair to all Nigerian innovators, targets commercialisation of research
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has expanded participation in its 2026 national research Fair and exhibition to all Nigerian…
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Almajiri commission: Projects outside our mandate in 2026 budget are constituency projects
The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education (NCAOOSCE) has clarified that projects in its 2026 appropriation outside its…
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Over 4,200 candidates with disabilities admitted into tertiary institutions in 10 years, says Okebukola
No fewer than 4,216 candidates with disabilities have secured admission into universities, polytechnics and colleges of education across Nigeria over…
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FG launches push for financially resilient universities through advancement programme
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to building financially resilient, globally competitive and future-ready universities through the national university…
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FG urges states, private schools to join national education database
The federal government has called on state governments, local education authorities and private school owners to enrol in the digitalised…
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FG trains 120 TVET teachers after 1.3 million Nigerians sign up for skills programme
The federal government has begun training 120 technical and vocational education and training (TVET) teachers in partnership with Singapore’s Institute…
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Alausa: Era of locked, idle UBEC schools must end
Tunji Alausa, minister of education, says the era of public-funded schools remaining locked, abandoned or underutilised despite being declared completed…
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NELFUND condemns institutions withholding students’ tuition refunds, arbitrary fee hikes
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has condemned what it described as unethical practices by some tertiary institutions, accusing them…
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JAMB, Rite Foods to reward seven top 2025 UTME candidates with N5m each
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), in partnership with Rite Foods Limited, will honour seven exceptional Nigerian undergraduates with…
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