Community Education General

UNIOSUN Student Alleges Assault by Soldier During Hostel Invasion

A female student of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo, has alleged that a soldier pinned her against a bathroom door and attempted to sexually assault her during the reported invasion of student hostels by military personnel. The student recounted that she was alone in her room when soldiers allegedly forced her to open the door.

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Education Politics

FG Raises Alarm as Three in Four Nigerian Children Cannot Read by Age 10

The Federal Government has raised concerns over Nigeria’s worsening learning crisis, revealing that about three out of every four children at the basic education level are unable to read and understand an age-appropriate text by the age of 10. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this in Abuja during a Federal Ministry of Education

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Education General

Rivers State University Targets Top Three Ranking in Nigeria by 2030

The Rivers State University (RSU) has unveiled a strategic plan aimed at positioning the institution among Nigeria’s top three universities within the next four years. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Isaac Zeb-Opibi, announced the target during a strategic retreat involving members of the Governing Council and faculty heads. He said the university is committed to implementing its

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Education Politics

Minister Hails Nigerian Universities’ Best-Ever Performance in 2026 Global Rankings

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has commended Nigerian universities for recording their strongest performance in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Alausa described the achievement as clear evidence that the Federal Government’s ongoing reforms in the education sector are beginning to yield measurable results. He said the improved rankings reflect increased investments

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Education

Lagos Announces 2026 BECE Timetable

The Lagos State Government has announced that the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will commence on Monday, June 29, and end on Monday, July 6, 2026. The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, through the Lagos State Examinations Board, disclosed the schedule in a statement shared on its official platforms on Thursday.

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Education

Gombe State University Sets 18-Year Admission Age Limit

Gombe State University has announced that candidates seeking admission into the institution for the 2026 academic session must be at least 18 years old. The university, however, said exceptions would be made for underage candidates who demonstrate exceptional academic ability by scoring 300 and above in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The policy is

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Education Politics

University of Port Harcourt Appoints New Vice-Chancellor

The University of Port Harcourt has appointed Professor Princewill Chike as its new Vice-Chancellor. Professor Chike, who hails from Eligbam Community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, succeeds the outgoing Vice-Chancellor as the institution’s tenth substantive Vice-Chancellor. He previously served as Commissioner for Health during the administration of former Rivers State Governor Nyesom

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Education General

Parents Express Concern Over School Safety Amid Rising Insecurity

Some parents in Port Harcourt have expressed concern over the safety of their children in schools following the recent wave of kidnappings and killings reported in parts of the country. The parents said they are increasingly worried about the security of their wards due to the worsening security situation nationwide. They called on governments at

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Education General

RIVERS GOVERNMENT WARNS AGAINST EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE

The Rivers State Government has warned candidates sitting for the West African Examinations Council examination to avoid all forms of malpractice. The Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, issued the warning while monitoring examinations across parts of the state, including several secondary schools in Port Harcourt and its environs. He urged students to remain focused,

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Education General Security

SECURITY: RIVERS TEACHERS DEMAND DEPLOYMENT OF ARMED PERSONNEL TO SCHOOLS

Primary and secondary school teachers in Rivers State have called for the deployment of security personnel to all public schools across the state, citing rising insecurity and fears over attacks and kidnappings. The teachers, under the umbrella of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, said they are worried about the safety of pupils and staff, especially

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