Tag: education
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Restoring integrity: Addressing ethical decay in Nigerian classrooms
By Fẹ́mi Akínṣọlá In Nigeria, the moral fabric of classrooms is increasingly compromised by the very individuals entrusted with nurturing young minds – teachers. “Restoring integrity” emphasizes the urgent need to reinstate ethical standards in education, highlighting how the decay of these values threatens not only the educational environment but also the future of society.…
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UNILAG Law graduate dies a day after convocation
A University of Lagos (UNILAG) graduate, Maryam Agoro, has died a day after her convocation ceremony. Agoro, a law graduate, reportedly passed away shortly after celebrating the milestone she had worked years to achieve, reports The Nation. The demise of the young graduate was shared on X on January 21, 2026, by a user identified…
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AFN, Roster Athletics team up to end age cheating
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria confirms that it has taken a bold step in ending age falsification and poor athlete data management with the launch of a groundbreaking partnership with Roster Athletics. The AFN President, Chief Tonobok Okowa, and the federation at large see the collaboration as a major turning point aimed at restoring credibility,…
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OAU student dies in his sleep
The Obafemi Awolowo University community, in Ile-Ife, Osun State, has been thrown into mourning following the shocking death of a Part Three medical student of the institution, who was identified as Timilehin Toromade. The OAU Management announced the death on Tuesday via a press release signed by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olanrewaju. The…
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Girl Child Day: Sabina Okere calls for more support for Women’s Sports in Nigeria
The Executive Director of Sports Development and Operations at the Edo State Sports Commission (ESSC), Mrs. Sabina Chikere, has called for increased support and investment in women’s sports to enable girls in Nigeria to thrive and bring more glory to the nation. Chikere made this appeal on Saturday as a part of activities marking the…
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ABU loses 2,000 staff in five years to better opportunities – VC
As Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, marks its 63rd anniversary, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adamu Ahmed says the institution faces a steady loss of skilled staff to better opportunities both locally and globally. The vice-chancellor disclosed this at a press conference as part of activities to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the institution in Zaria. He…
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Oshoala takes S.H.E Plays initiative to Ansar U-Deen Senior High School, Surulere
With the Women Africa Cup of Nations currently ongoing in Morocco, Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala, has scored another goal after taking the Asisat Oshoala Academy programme – S.H.E Plays, to Ansar Ud-Deen Senior High School, Surulere, Lagos. After scoring the first goal against Tunisia in the Super Falcons’ 3-0 win at WAFCON, it…
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EEAST will help prepare players for Scrabble World Championship – Egbele
The fifth edition of the Emmanuel Egbele Annual Scrabble Tournament will serve as a vital preparation for the World English-Language Scrabble Players Association Championship (WESPAC) in Accra, Ghana. The chief convener Emmanuel Egbele said this as he highlighted some of the critical roles the ‘Quinta Essentia’ edition of the EEAST will play ahead of the…
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Ogbe Senior Secondary School visits Patroness, Sports Director, Chikere
Ogbe Senior Secondary School, Benin on Friday paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Director, Sports Development and Operations, Edo State Sports Commission, Mrs. Sabina Chikere, at her office in Benin City. The delegation led by their Principal of Ogbe Senior Secondary School, Mrs. Augustina Itohanmwen, paid the visit to appreciate Chikere for her continued…
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Caleb University names Prof. Olalekan Asikhia as new Vice-Chancellor
Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, has named Professor Olalekan Asikhia as its new Vice-Chancellor, marking the beginning of what the institution has described as “a new era of academic excellence and visionary leadership.” Asikhia takes over from Professor Nosa Owens-Ibie, who completed two terms in office. The university praised his predecessor for his leadership and contributions…
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