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FG Committed to Averting Strikes in Education Sector — Minister

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has assured that the Federal Government is committed to preventing industrial action in the education sector. Speaking on the matter, Alausa said President Bola Tinubu has directed his team to ensure that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other unions in tertiary institutions across the country do

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UNIPORT Alumni Leaders Hold Landmark Engagement with Students During Golden Jubilee

As part of the University of Port Harcourt’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, leaders of the UNIPORT Alumni Association held a historic engagement with the university’s Student Union Government (SUG) on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the CBN Centre of Excellence. The meeting, which took place on Alumni Day, featured the Chairman of the Board of Trustees,

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JAMB Sets 150 as Cut-off Mark for 2025 University Admissions

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for admission into Nigerian universities for the 2025 academic session. The decision was reached on Tuesday during the 2025 Policy Meeting on Admissions, held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja. According to JAMB, the cut-off mark

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Prince Tonye T.J.T Princewill Appointed as Chairman of University of Port Harcourt Alumni Board of Trustees

In a momentous event that marks a new chapter for the University of Port Harcourt Alumni Association, the organization officially inaugurated its Board of Trustees for the 2025–2029 term in a ceremony filled with hope and anticipation. The event, held on Friday and attended by key alumni figures from across Nigeria and beyond—including the National

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Rivers State College of Health Science and Management Technology Prepares for Entrance Examination

All arrangements are now in place for the upcoming entrance examination into the diploma and certificate programs at the Rivers State College of Health Science and Management Technology. In a statement issued by the acting Provost of the college, Dr. Peace Chigozirim Amadi, it was announced that the examination will take place on Saturday, July

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Ignatius Ajuru University Host Community Questions Claim of Job Slots Allocated to Them

The host community of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education has challenged the Vice Chancellor’s assertion that forty-three job slots were offered to their members. The community is calling on Professor Okechukwu Onuchukwu to publicly disclose the names and details of the beneficiaries to substantiate his claim. Rachel Nyèche Alabi, an indigene of Rumuolumeni and one

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Education Politics

House of Representatives Member Calls for Cancellation of 2025 UTME Over Integrity Concerns

A member of the House of Representatives, Iduma Igariwey, has called for the immediate cancellation of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), citing what he described as a “catastrophic institutional failure” that has severely compromised the integrity and fairness of the examination process. Igariwey, who also serves as the leader of the South-East Caucus

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No Missing Funds in Student Loan Scheme, NELFUND Boss Assures Amidst ICPC Probe

Amidst swirling allegations of financial impropriety, the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is firmly pushing back, insisting that not a single kobo is missing from the student loan scheme. This comes after a recent report sparked concerns, claiming that some educational institutions were allegedly siphoning off funds intended for the vital program operated by NELFUND.

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FG backs dual mandate to boost COE enrolment

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has urged stakeholders in Colleges of Education (COEs) to fully embrace the dual mandate that allows these institutions to award both bachelor’s degrees and National Certificate in Education (NCE) qualifications. According to him, this approach will boost enrolment, enhance the quality of teacher education, and eliminate the need

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ASUU Kaduna varsity branch on brink of strike over unresolved issues

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Kaduna State University (KASU) branch is on the verge of another industrial action due to some unresolved issues with the state government. This was contained in a statement signed by Dr Peter Adamu, the Chairman , ASUU KASU branch and issued to newsmen on Thursday in Kaduna. The

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