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By 2026, students will no longer use pen and paper for WAEC and NECO examinations, as the Federal Government plans to switch to computer-based testing. The Minister of State for Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, revealed this on Monday during an inspection of the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Bwari, Abuja. He was accompanied by officials of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Dr Alausa explained that both WAEC and NECO would begin...

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In a major move to improve staff welfare and boost confidence in Nigeria’s education system, the Federal Government has released ₦50 billion to academic and non-academic staff of federal universities. The Minister of State for Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja through a statement issued by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo. Dr Alausa described the payment as a promise fulfilled by President Bola Tinubu, targeting...

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The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has approved the commencement of Law programmes in five Nigerian universities, following the successful outcome of verification visits conducted by the Nigerian Law School. This resolution formed part of the key outcomes of the Council’s second quarterly hybrid meeting, held on Thursday, 17 April 2025, at the Council Chambers of the Nigerian Law School Headquarters, Bwari, Abuja. The meeting was presided over by Chief Emeka Ngige, OFR, SAN, Life...

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The First Bank of Nigeria PLC has launched a fully automated Digital Xperience Centre, DXC, at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State At the launch on Wednesday, the Managing Director of First Bank, Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu stated that the Digital Experience Centre enables financial inclusion for customers to experience world-class innovative banking services. On its operation, the FBN MD, Mr. Alebiosu explained, “It is very simple. Get your ATM cards and do your transactions...

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Recent investigations into the disbursement of the Federal Government Student Loan Fund uncovered several unethical practices by some institutions of higher learning. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) report revealed that beneficiary institutions of higher learning and banks are conspiring to short-change the students; Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director General of NOA, announced this finding after meeting with Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, the Managing Director of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund, NELFUND. A publication signed by Paul Odenyi,...

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City of Houston Controller Chris Hollins led a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to officially open the My Humorous Brushstrokes cartoon exhibition, hosted by Texas Southern University (TSU) professor and veteran journalist-cartoonist Dr. Anthony Ogbo. The event, held April 9 at TSU’s MLK Center, was part of the School of Communication’s annual CommWeek celebration. Sponsored in part by the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance, the five-day exhibition showcased over 20 editorial cartoons, digital illustrations, and...

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Following unrest at the Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, the management  has announced the closure of the institution for one week. The announcement on Wednesday is coming after a violent confrontation involving suspected cultists near the institution’s gate on Tuesday. The incident reportedly led to serious injuries and fears of a fatality during the clash between two rival cult groups. To this end, the Polytechnic’s management ordered all students to proceed on a one-week mid-semester break,...

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In its determination to ensure conducive atmosphere for teaching and learning in public schools, Benue State Government has improved school infrastructure with at least 374 school projects and supply educational materials. The projects and supplies include classroom renovations, construction of hostels, perimeter fencing, borehole installations, and distribution of school furniture. Dr. Grace Adagba, Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) who disclosed this to newsmen said 52 schools are undergoing classroom rehabilitation...

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The Ministry of Budget, Economic Planning, and Multilateral Coordination, Bauchi State has signed the 2025 work plan with the United Nations Children’s Fund. The signing of the work plan signifies the formalization and commitment of the two parties to achieving their goals and objectives for a successful and productive year. Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, Chief Field Officer, UNICEF, Bauchi, while speaking during the ceremony, solicited the necessary support and cooperation from all stakeholders for the successful...

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The Government of Adamawa State has announced automatic employment to 60 graduate engineers trained in India under the sponsorship of the state government. However, their employment would regularize after their one-year mandatory national service under the NYSC scheme. Recalled that the scholarship scheme was introduced in 2020 to support the Adamawa indigenes on the five-year engineering programme in India. The State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Umar Umar Garba Pella, announced the...

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