Towards functional, skills-oriented education system

Education Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa As the Federal Government intensifies efforts to reform the education sector, experts have called for policy continuity and a stronger emphasis on practical, skills-based learning to ensure lasting impact, OWEDE AGBAJILEKE reports. In the words of Nelson Mandela: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” It is the …

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AIFUE matriculates 2,121 as VC hails Tinubu over staff allowance

Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) The Vice-Chancellor of Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education (AIFUE), Stella Ngozi Lemchi, has expressed gratitude to the Visitor of the institution and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the timely approval and release of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) to staff of the university. She said the development has ushered …

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Delta Urges Students To Apply For Air Force Military Schools Entrance Examination

The Delta State Government has urged eligible students of Delta State origin to apply for the 2026/2027 Entrance Examination into the Nigerian Air Force Military Schools, Comprehensive and Secondary Schools located across the country. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, disclosed that the Nigerian Air …

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NIN mandatory for 2026 SSCE candidates, says NIMC

THE NATIONAL Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said National Identification Number (NIN) would be required for all students taking the 2026 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations. According to the commission, the NIN is a crucial academic tool needed for school registrations, scholarship applications, and other government benefits. In a statement on its X,handle, NIMC said, “Dear Nigerian parent, your child needs …

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Nigerian Law School 2025/2026 Calendar (Bar Part II)

The Council of Legal Education has released the 2025/2026 Bar Part II academic calendar for the Nigerian Law School. This Calendar applies across Abuja, Lagos, Enugu, Kano, Yola, Yenagoa, and Port-Harcourt campuses; the key dates are set out by term. Campuses covered The timetable covers these campuses: Abuja Lagos Enugu Kano Yola Yenagoa Port-Harcourt 1st term schedule Registration, induction and …

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UNIJOS Students’ Forum notice on suspension of GST payment

The Faculty Presidents’ Forum of the University of Jos, Plateau State, has advised students to temporarily suspend payment of the General Studies (GST) charges for the 2025/2026 academic session. This directive follows a meeting convened by the Forum with university authorities to address growing concerns raised by students regarding the payments. In a statement released to the student body, the …

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New Scam Method, Stay saved

30 minutes can financially ruin your life. This is not an ordinary phone scam — it is far more dangerous. They don’t want your money, your password, or your trust. They only want your kindness. Recently, a new “help-seeking scam” has surfaced in malls, metro stations, marketplaces, and public places. The scammers are usually well-dressed middle-aged or elderly individuals. They …

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UEL Round of 16: Aston Villa meet Lille again [Full List]

UEFA Europa League ambassador and former Portuguese football player Nuno Ricardo de Oliveira Ribeiro aka Maniche picks a draw ball during the 2025-2026 UEFA Europa League round of 16, quarter-final and semi-final draw at the House of European Football in Nyon, western Switzerland on February 27, 2026. (Photo by Harold CUNNINGHAM / AFP) Aston Villa will play Lille for the …

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KWARAPOLY resumes academic and adminstrative activities March 2

The Management of Kwara State Polytechnic wishes to formally inform the entire polytechnic community that the Kwara State Government has approved the re-opening of the Polytechnic for academic and administrative work. In line with this directive, the Polytechnic will resume on Monday, March 2 , 2026. All staff and students are therefore urged to adhere to this directive and resume …

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