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Côte d'Ivoire Bans Student Unions
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Côte d’Ivoire Bans Student Unions Following Reports of Violence and Killings

Côte d’Ivoire’s government has banned all student unions following the deaths of two students, Khalifa Diomandé and Zigui Mars Aubin Déagoué, and the...

In a contentious session on Thursday, the Nigerian Senate passed a significant amendment to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
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Amid Pending Strike in Federal Tertiary Institutions, Senate Passes Bill to Establish Three Federal Institutions

The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill establishing three federal institutions in Edo, Delta, and Imo states. The bills were passed during Tuesday’s...

Bola Tinubu University Bill
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Human Rights Lawyer Inibehe Effiong Criticises Proposed Bola Tinubu University Bill, Calls It Sycophancy

Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has criticised the House of Representatives over the proposed bill to establish Bola Tinubu University, pointing out Tinubu’s...

With Nigerian Universities Underfunded, Nigerian Lawmakers Seek Bill to Establish ‘Bola Tinubu University’
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With Nigerian Universities Underfunded, Lawmakers Seek Bill to Establish ‘Bola Tinubu University’

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and eight other members of the House of Representatives have proposed a bill seeking to establish a university in...

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Urgent Need For Guidance And Counselling Units In Public Schools In Nigeria

The trust that students once placed in their school environment as a haven for learning and personal development has been severely undermined by...

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University of Liberia Dismisses Rumours Of Ending Free Tuition As Speculation

The University of Liberia (UL) has denied rumours that it plans to end its free tuition policy, reassuring students that the programme remains...

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party
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World Teachers’ Day: Peter Obi Calls for Improved Welfare and Opportunities for Nigerian Teachers

On this year’s World Teachers’ Day, former Anambra governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi joined the global community in celebrating teachers...

Minister of National Education
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Mali Postpones Academic Year to November Amid National Disaster

The start of the 2024-2025 academic year, originally slated for Tuesday, October 1, has been officially postponed to Monday, November 4, 2024. This...

ASUU Resign Bauchi University
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30 PhD Holders Resign In Bauchi University Over Poor Management, Unpaid Allowances

At least 30 members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have resigned from Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) in Bauchi State. This...

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DJ Cuppy Becomes First British-Nigerian To Host UNGA Opening Session, Launches Fund For African Students

Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy and daughter of Nigeria billionaire Femi Otedola, made history by becoming the first British-Nigerian to host...

Imo State University Strike
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Imo State University ASUU Begins Indefinite Strike Over Unmet Demands

The Imo State University branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) began an indefinite strike on Friday to push for their...

NECO Releases 2024 Results
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NECO Releases Results: 61 Per Cent of Candidates Pass, 21 Supervisors Blacklisted Over Malpractice

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2024 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) internal results. This was announced by NECO’s Registrar, Professor...