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University Implements Random Drug Testing to Curb Substance Abuse Among Students

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Arthur Jarvis University (AJU) has introduced random drug testing to combat drug abuse among its students. This was announced by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ani Nkang, during the university’s seventh matriculation ceremony. Nkang warned the 239 matriculating students that any prescribed drug usage must be properly registered at the university’s hospital and that the institution has …

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Education Minister Adamu Admits Lack of Prior Knowledge in Sector Before Buhari Appointment

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Mallam Adamu Adamu, the Minister of Education, has candidly admitted his lack of experience in the education sector before his appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015. The disclosure came during a farewell gathering with ministry officials and heads of affiliated agencies. Despite being the longest-serving Minister in the current administration, Adamu’s appointment to the …

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Chrisland Student’s Death Linked to Electrocution, Claims Father

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Adeyemi Adeniran, the father of 12-year-old Whitney, a student at Chrisland High School Opebi who tragically lost her life during a school sports event, has disclosed his painful discovery of his daughter’s electrocution via a social media group on Snapchat. The revelation was made during a hearing at a High Court in Ikeja, Lagos State. …

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Delta State Eyes School Closures to Quell Rising Cultism

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The Delta State Government may close schools implicated in cultism, warns Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu. This alert comes after allegations that secondary students are being initiated into cultism via a ‘snake bite’ ritual. Aniagwu assures that the Ministry of Education will augment its supervisory role to stem this trend, promising punishment for guilty …

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Edo State Government Meets with School Heads to End Mass Promotion Practice

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The Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) warns against the mass promotion of students who are unqualified for the next class. SUBEB Chairman Mrs Ozavize Salami revealed this during a meeting with education stakeholders. Salami announced the distribution of books to all primary schools, intending to eliminate mass promotions by focusing on individual student …

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Fakunle Comprehensive High School In Osogbo

School Forced to Close as Tear Gas Drill Leads to Hospitalization of Twenty Students

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Article Summary A tear gas drill carried out by the mobile policemen of the 39 Squadron Division resulted in twenty Fakunle Comprehensive High School students in Osogbo being hospitalised. Some students collapsed due to the intensity of the tear gas, leading to the school’s closure to prevent further chaos. According to a teacher, 13 students …

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Nigerian Education

Unified Digital Platform: A Beacon of Hope for Nigeria’s Education Sector

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Article Summary Educationist and digital entrepreneur Francis Muofunanya introduces Educatial, a digital platform to revolutionise Nigeria’s education sector. Educatial is a one-stop-shop solution encompassing hardware, software, infrastructure, hosting, and support designed to improve teaching, learning, and professional skills. Muofunanya believes the platform will engage youth, help them acquire global-stage skills, and potentially reduce migration to …

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Lagos Agency Launches Advanced Online Course for Child Protection

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Article Summary The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has developed an advanced online course to enhance child protection and safeguarding. The course, which builds on the “Online Course for Beginners” introduced in 2020, was developed in partnership with the Office of Education Quality Assurance. The Executive Secretary of Lagos DSVA, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, …

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Governor Adeleke Dissolves Osun State University Governing Council

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Article Summary Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has disbanded the Governing Council of the State University. The announcement was made via a letter issued by the State’s Head of Service, Leye Aina. The Council, led by Mallam Yusuf Alli, was initially appointed by Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, re-appointed by Adegboyega Oyetola, and initially maintained by the …

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Expert Reveals Over 120 Million Young Nigerians Lack Basic Literacy Skills

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Article Summary Mairo Mandara, a renowned obstetrician, gynaecologist, and public health physician, reports that over 120 million young Nigerians between the ages of 15 and 24 cannot read or write, with females making up 60%. Mandara emphasized the crucial role of secondary education, especially for girls, in enhancing economic and social development and improving maternal …

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