Tag: education
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NYSC Reform: 12 major changes to note
Admin The Federal Government has announced the most far-reaching reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) since the scheme was established in 1973. Here are the major changes you need to know. 1. The orientation camp will last six weeks, but the NYSC service year remains one year The Federal Government has not extended…
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39-year-old Professor Aina appointed JAMB registrar
Editor President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. He succeeds Professor Ishaq Oloyede, whose tenure expires on July 31, 2026. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The statement…
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UK reviews visa, residency, citizenship fees: Full list of new fees for Nigerians, others
By Editor The United Kingdom is set to raise fees for a wide range of items, including visas, residency, and citizenship applications. This will take effect from April 8, 2026. The revised fee schedule, published by the UK Home Office, affects nearly all categories of applications made both inside and outside the UK, including visit…
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No More Passive Witnessing: Ozoro’s viral abuse and the obligation to act
By Fẹ́mi Akínṣọlá The viral clips from the Alue‑Do Festival in Ozoro should unsettle every citizen. Young men filmed themselves chasing, stripping and groping women while crowds looked on — some laughing, many recording, hardly anyone intervening. The footage is not just shocking content; it is evidence of a civic failure: the normalisation of violence…
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FG to scrap common entrance, track students’ journey with identification number
By Editor The Federal Government has announced plans to scrap the Junior Secondary School Common Entrance Examination and introduce a Learner Identification Number to track pupils from primary school through their academic journey. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, stated this during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos on Saturday. According to the Tribune,…
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Badagry Grammar School Bags CAF Football Initiative
By our reporter The First Phase of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) School Development Programme concluded in Lagos State, with Badagry Grammar School being the last beneficiary. This initiative, supported by CAF and implemented through the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), is aimed at fostering football development among pupils and equipping them with the essential…
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A call to action: Importance of International Women’s Day in Nigeria
By Fẹ́mi Akínṣọlá International Women’s Day, observed annually on 8th March, serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring fight for women’s rights and gender equality. More than just an annual celebration, this day represents a crucial opportunity to advocate for systemic change and social justice for women and girls worldwide, including those in Nigeria.…
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NOC to host IOC-backed advanced gender-inclusive governance course in Abuja
By our reporter The Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) is set to host an advanced gender-inclusive governance course, supported by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This is a strategic move aligned with national sports reform and global governance standards. The three-day intensive programme will take place from March 23 to March 25, 2026, at the Media…
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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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