Education

Borno Shocks With N500m Scholarship Boost For Students’ Registration Fees

The Borno State Government has taken a significant step in supporting education by approving the allocation of more than N500 million for the payment of registration fees for 19 medical students and 93 nursing students. The announcement was made by the Executive Secretary of the Borno State Scholarship Board, Malam Bala Isa, during a statement […]

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Kano Govt Reduces Tuition Fees Of State Tertiary Institutions By 50%

In an effort to make education more accessible for underprivileged children, the Kano State Government has officially endorsed a 50% reduction in tuition fees for all state-owned tertiary institutions. Governor Abba Yusuf made this announcement on Friday during the departure of the third batch of 250 first-class students from the state who are embarking on […]

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Over 300 Unlicensed Private Schools Operating In Zamfara – Commissioner

Zamfara’s Commissioner of Education, Mallam Wadatau Madawaki, has raised concerns about the existence of more than 300 unlicensed private schools in the state. Madawaki also revealed that the state government has suspended the operational licenses of all private schools in the state to realign them with the objectives of the state government’s rescue mission. Speaking […]

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BREAKING: Zamfara Teachers To Receive Increased Minimum Wage

The Zamfara State government is actively working to revamp the education sector, with a strong focus on enhancing the quality and welfare of teachers across the state. This commitment was conveyed by the Commissioner of Education, Science, and Technology, Malan Wadatau Madawaki, during an interview at his office in Gusau, where he emphasized the pivotal […]

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Rarara’s Degree Controversy: Shocking Truth About His Educational Background

Dauda Kahutu Rarara possesses a degree in mass communication, a fact disputed by some critics. It is important to note that he did not partake in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program due to surpassing the age limit. Dan ķuda, engaged in a conversation with DCL Hausa, highlighted a significant aspect that people, especially […]

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How To Activate TETFUND’s BIMS For Students In Tertiary Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund has introduced a Beneficiary Identity Management Service (BIMS) to streamline and enhance the identification and management of students and lecturers in educational institutions nationwide. According to Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, speaking at an educational summit in Abuja, this platform combines world-class educational resources to reshape the nation’s higher […]

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Otedola generously donates ₦1m Each To Every Student In A Nigerian Private University

[27/10, 9:17 AM] The Spectacles: Otedola gifts ₦1 million each to all students of Nigerian private university Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Femi Otedola, has donated ₦1 million each to 750 students of Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, Lagos State. Mr Otedola made the announcement during his investiture as the university’s second Chancellor. The ₦750 million scholarship donation […]

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House of Reps Rejects Motion For Free WAEC, NECO, JAMB Examinations

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives rejected a motion that urged the federal government to provide free secondary school examinations for the 2023/2024 academic year as a measure to mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy removal. The motion, put forth by Anamero Dekeri (APC, Edo), called for the government to cover the fees for WAEC, […]

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ATBU Graduates 1,500 Students on Procurement.

1,500 students of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, ATBU have been graduated from its World Bank Project focused on Sustainable Procurement, Environmental, and Social Standards Enhancement.   The Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Coordinator of the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental, and Social Standards Center of Excellence (SPESSCE) at ATBU Professor Ibrahim Hassan Garba, while speaking at the graduation […]

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Zamfara Govt To Renovate Dilapidated Schools Across 14 LGs

The Zamfara State Government, led by Governor Dauda Lawali, is focusing on renovating and revitalizing deteriorating schools in all fourteen local government areas. The Commissioner of the Ministry of Education, Malam Wadatau Madawaki, made this announcement during a meeting with the Better Education Service Delivery For All (BESDA) Team Management. The government plans to use […]