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I’m proud to have established 12 universities – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan said on Monday that he built hundreds of primary and secondary schools as well as 12 state universities during his tenure as President. The former President…
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After reading this, you might be tempted to drop out of school
On Sunday, a Brymo fan requested for a hand-out of N65,000 from the singer on Twitter to pay for his school fees. Brymo replied him saying the fan should quit…
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#PNEA2016: Prestige Nigeria Education Awards to reward excellence in education this July
The team leader, Mr. Debo Olowu, of the Prestige Nigeria Education Awards (PNEA) 2016 officially announced the date and venue for her inaugural edition. Although it has been a while…
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‘We celebrate the return of Chibok girls’ | 5 Quotes from Pres. Buhari’s Children Day message
To celebrate the 2016 children day, President Muhammadu Buhari sent out a message to the nation. Here are five things we learnt from the message Every child has a right…
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Chibok girls, Amina Alli and Serah Luka offered full scholarship
Kunike International School, Osogbo, a private school in Osun state has offered a full scholarship to the first 2 Chibok girls rescued from the custody of terrorist group, Boko Haram.…
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‘Amina Ali must go back to school’ – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, expressed his resolve to ensure that Amina Ali, the recently found 19-year-old abducted Chibok girl, continues her education. This was contained in a statement issued…
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Opinion: Dr Mimiko, achievements do the talking, not the printed lies of government
by Orukotan, Ayomikun Samuel The Federal Republic off Nigeria still lacks human capital- a key resource to her growth and development. Pitifully, investment in education (key to human development) at…
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PNEA 2016: Nominees for the inaugural edition of Prestige Nigeria Education Awards unveiled
The organizer of Prestige Nigeria Education Awards (PNEA) has officially unveiled the nominees for the first season of the award. PNEA 2016 nomination was made open to the general public…
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Shekarau was arrested by the EFCC, and he sees God’s hand in it
A former minister of education, Ibrahim Shekarau has declared that his arrest and detention by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is not in any way political rather a test…
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Opinion: These are the benefits of the new fuel price
The subsidizing of petroleum products especially Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Nigeria has been a source of heated debates between individuals, government officials, investors and civil societies since as far…
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The Thread: Throwback to this series of tweets about the real costs of ‘Fulani herdsmen’ crisis
Gossy Ukanwoke is the founder of Beni American University, a private online education platform - the first of its kind in all of West Africa - that is working towards…
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Queens College: Teacher accused of molesting students is free to go
The Queen’s College Lagos teacher, Olaseni Oshifala, who was accused of sexually molesting female students will walk free, because the panel set up by the ministry of education to investigate…
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They are already writing petitions against the Minister of Education
A civil rights group, Concerned Citizens for Educational Development (CCED), has sent a letter to the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, accusing the minister of 'killing' the education sector…
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University of Ibadan students shut down school in protest
Thousands of University of Ibadan students were involved in a protest against the school management's victimisation of a student who was alleged to have taken part in a recent protest.…
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Mother petitions JAMB over poor UTME result of ‘brilliant son’
A petition has been submitted to the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board in Abuja by Victoria Oshibowale on behalf of her son, Isaac Oluwatobi Oshibowale, disputing the result credited to…
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There’s no going back on Computer Based Tests – FG
The Federal Government has said that the Computer Based Tests that was recently introduced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will not be scrapped. The Minister of State…
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Ben Bruce points out the hypocrisy in denying forex to Nigerian students abroad
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari's decision to deny forex access to Nigerians studying abroad. President Buhari made the statement during an interview he had with Al Jazeera…
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Opinion: Breaking the exploitative habits of Nigerian universities
Before we proceed to digest the topic at hand, it is inevitable to note the contemporary knack for quantity at the expense of quality that dominates and generally defines our…
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Olawale Rotimi: A critical assessment of Education in rural Nigeria
In the Nigeria’s National Policy on Education (FRN 1998), it is stated that the Federal Government has adopted education as an instrument for effecting National Development in all areas of…
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100,000 pupils’ fate uncertain… 556 Abuja schools up for closure
Following the plan to close 556 private schools believed to be operating illegally, about 100,000 pupils would be put out of school in the Federal Capital Territory. The Department of…
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FG won’t reverse sack of 13 Vice Chancellors – Minister of Education
The Federal Government has stated that in spite the protests from different civil societies and group, its decision to sack 13 Vice Chancellors appointed by the administration of former President Goodluck…
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Protesters storm National Assembly, demand resignation of Minister of Education
Over 2,000 protesters have besieged the entrance of the National Assembly. The protesters, under the aegis of Coalition of Civil Society Groups on Wednesday, February 17 took the to the streets…
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Opinion: World rankings and the masquerade called Nigerian Universities
The argument among Nigerian university students and administrators on whose school is best is sacrificed on the altar of the bi-annual (July and January) webometrics ranking – a ranking used…
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Yabatech students protest death of female undergraduate (PHOTOS)
Students of the Yaba College of Technology have embarked on a protest to condemn the death of a student of the institution. The student, a female believed to be in…
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Opinion: Can Nigeria’s education system survive in the 21st century?
There is no doubt about the fact that the internet has changed our world. It has altered the way we do many things and has led to the birth of…
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Choose from over 30 respected postgraduate degrees in the University of Liverpool [DETAILS]
The University of Liverpool comes to you! Choose from over 30 respected postgraduate degrees. We believe you can move ahead without moving away, which is why the acclaimed University of…
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Opinion: What the future holds for education in Kwara state
While hopes have been somewhat rekindled on the wheels of the CHANGE that took over governance in Nigeria with modified focus and awakened consciousness both on the side of the…
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Governor El-Rufai begins feeding of school children (PHOTOS)
In line with his promise during the campaign that led up to the governorship election of 2015 in Kaduna state, Governor Nasir El-Rufai has launched the School Feeding Program in Public…
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In search of a good kill I (FICTION)
The amount of energy that flows through my system as I try to regulate the anger I feel is in high demand. I want to burst out and scream at…
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‘This president does give a damn’ | 25 quotes to note from Tunde Bakare’s State of the Nation address
Pastor Tunde Bakare, Pastor and flock leader of the Latter Rain Assembly based in Lagos, on Sunday, January 10 delivered his annual State of the Nation broadcast at his church…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy