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UNIOSUN Academic Programmes Hit 128 as VC Tells FG to Harmonise Dual Regulation

Osun State University has grown its academic programmes from 66 at inception to 128, with student population surging from 14,680 to 42,780, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Odunayo Clement Adebooye revealed at the institution's 16th convocation. In a powerful keynote, NUC Governing Board Chairman Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe called for the urgent harmonisation of Nigeria's dysfunctional dual regulatory system, warning that overlapping mandates between the NUC and professional bodies are imposing unnecessary c

Sep 25, 2026 85

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Uzodimma Inaugurates 6,030 Teachers in Imo

In a historic move to revitalise Imo State's education sector, Governor Hope Uzodimma has inaugurated 6,030 newly recruited teachers and 345 non-teaching staff, marking the largest single injection of personnel into the state's school system in decades. The governor pledged to make teachers the most important civil servants in Imo, promising priority salary payments, digital teaching devices, and deployment to their native communities to bridge the rural-urban staffing gap.

Sep 25, 2026 150

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Adeleke Defends UNIOSUN VC's Tenure Extension, Cites Infrastructure Gains and Industrial Peace

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has defended his two-year extension of UNIOSUN Vice-Chancellor Prof. Clement Adebooye's tenure, pointing to 40 completed building projects and full implementation of the 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement, even as ASUU and some civil society groups initially raised legal objections.

Sep 25, 2026 156

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Exam Malpractice Drops by 64% as NECO Releases 2026 Internal Examination Results

*NECO recorded a 58.67% pass rate in English and Mathematics for the 2026 SSCE, with exam malpractice dropping by 64.74%, according to Registrar Prof. Dantani Wushishi.

Sep 25, 2026 115

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Ex-Principals Reject King's College Handover, Demand FG Retain Control

Seven former principals of King's College, Lagos, have rejected the Federal Government's concession of the 117-year-old institution to its Old Boys' Association, describing the transfer of day-to-day administration to a private body as "inconceivable." In a statement, the Forum of Former Principals demanded the immediate suspension of the arrangement and urged the government to commission a comprehensive development master plan instead.

Sep 25, 2026 121

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NYSC Announces Sept 30 Date for 2026 Batch C Stream I Orientation in Osun

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that the 2026 Batch 'C' Stream I Orientation Course will hold from September 30 to October 20, 2026, at the Permanent Orientation Camp in Ede, Osun State. Governor Ademola Adeleke will preside over the swearing-in ceremony on October 2, while the Chief Judge of Osun State will administer the NYSC Oath of Allegiance to prospective Corps Members.

Sep 23, 2026 99

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World Teachers' Day: ABR Urges FG to Suspend 35-Year King's College Concession

With World Teachers' Day just weeks away, Africa Brands Review has called on the Federal Government to suspend or withdraw the proposed 35-year concession of King's College, Lagos, warning that unresolved policy disputes could plunge the education sector into crisis. ABR CEO Joseph Ayodele also raised alarm over the redeployment of senior FCT education officers into classroom roles, urging the government to embrace dialogue and timely policy adjustments to ensure a peaceful celebration on Octobe

Sep 23, 2026 408

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JAMB Lifts Ban on SIM Swap, Email Change: Step-by-Step Guide for Candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has lifted its long-standing ban on SIM swap and email change for candidates, allowing a one-time update of registered phone numbers and email addresses from September 21, 2026. The process requires a court affidavit, payment of a prescribed fee, and biometric verification at an accredited JAMB CBT centre, offering a lifeline to candidates who have lost access to their registered contacts.

Sep 23, 2026 83

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Ekiti SUBEB Distributes 20 Vehicles to Boost Primary School Supervision

In a strategic move to strengthen the monitoring and quality assurance of basic education, the Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has distributed 20 operational vehicles to monitoring and evaluation officers across the state's 16 Local Government Education Authorities. The initiative, flagged off in Ado-Ekiti, is designed to improve school supervision, enhance data collection, and ensure timely reporting, reinforcing Governor Biodun Oyebanji's commitment to repositioning primary

Sep 23, 2026 97

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JAMB Lifts SIM Swap, Email Change Ban; Mandates Biometric Verification

JAMB has lifted its ban on SIM swaps and email changes for candidates, introducing a secure, one-time biometric verification process to help students regain access to lost credentials.

Sep 22, 2026 90

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CDWR Backs ASUU Strike; Calls for Reinstatement of Victimised Officials

The Campaign for Democratic and Workers' Rights has thrown its support behind the ongoing ASUU strike across Lagos State-owned universities, demanding full implementation of the 2025 agreement and reinstatement of union officials it says were victimised for seven years.

Sep 22, 2026 173

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NANS Gives Benue Govt 5-Day Ultimatum Over Two-Month Closure of Five Tertiary Institutions

The National Association of Nigerian Students has threatened to mobilise members to Makurdi on September 25 unless Benue State resolves its dispute with staff unions and reopens five state-owned polytechnics and colleges shut for over two months.

Sep 22, 2026 175