August 2, 2025

Education

Education General

Jigawa Varsity Secures ₦1 Billion TETFund Grant for Innovation Hub Development

Dutse, August 2, 2025  The Federal University Dutse (FUD) in Jigawa State has secured a ₦1 billion intervention grant from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for the establishment of a state-of-the-art innovation hub and technology park. The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abdulkarim Sabo Mohammed, confirmed the development while addressing staff and students during a campus

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Education General

UNN Dismisses Reports of New Vice-Chancellor Appointment

Nsukka, August 2, 2025  The management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has firmly denied reports circulating on social media and some online platforms claiming that a new Vice-Chancellor has been appointed for the institution. In an official statement released by the university’s Registrar, Dr. Mrs. C.N. Nwokike, the institution described the reports as

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Education

Kebbi Allocates ₦6.5 Billion for School Renovation and Furniture in 2025 Budget

Birnin Kebbi | July 29, 2025 — Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has announced that the state government has earmarked ₦6.5 billion in its 2025 budget to renovate primary and secondary schools and provide essential furniture across educational institutions. The governor made this known while addressing education stakeholders during an engagement session focused on

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JAMB Partners with FHA to Launch Affordable Housing Scheme for Staff Nationwide

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has entered into a strategic agreement with the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) to provide affordable housing solutions for its workforce across Nigeria. The partnership, sealed at the FHA headquarters in Abuja on Monday, July 28, 2025, marks a significant step toward improving the welfare of JAMB employees by

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JAMB Partners with FHA to Launch Affordable Housing Scheme for Staff Nationwide

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has entered into a strategic agreement with the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) to provide affordable housing solutions for its workforce across Nigeria. The partnership, sealed at the FHA headquarters in Abuja on Monday, July 28, 2025, marks a significant step toward improving the welfare of JAMB employees by

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Education

Education Expert Urges Policy Reforms to Support Growth of Private Schools in Nigeria

Abuja, July 28, 2025 — Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, Director of GEMSland Private School in Abuja and a prominent educationist, has urged the Federal Government to initiate urgent reforms to the country’s education policies to ensure the sustainability and growth of private schools. Aliyu made the call during an education stakeholders’ dialogue held in the nation’s

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CAS Salutes 45 Years of AFMS Excellence, Unveils New Education Drive at Joint Passing Out Parade

Jos, July 27, 2025 — The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has commended the Air Force Military School (AFMS), Jos, for its enduring legacy of excellence in discipline, academics, and military training, as the school marked 45 years of service to the nation. Speaking during the Joint Passing Out Parade

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Qatar’s Endowments Ministry Disburses Over QR54.9 Million in Educational Aid Through Zakat Fund

In a significant show of commitment to educational development and social welfare, Qatar’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has disbursed more than QR54.9 million in financial support to assist students in need through its Zakat Fund initiative. According to credible reports monitored by KIIN360, the funding, which was channeled specifically towards educational assistance, reflects

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Education

FG Clarifies Minimum Age Requirements for JSS1 and University Admissions

Abuja, July 26, 2025 — The Federal Ministry of Education has refuted recent claims circulating in the public domain that the minimum age for admission into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) has been raised to 12 years. In an official statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs. Boriowo Folasade, the Ministry

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Education

OPay Urges Stakeholders to Invest in Education for Nigerian Schoolchildren

Lagos, July 26, 2025 — Financial technology firm OPay Digital Services has called on corporate bodies, public sector institutions, and philanthropists to prioritize investment in the educational development of Nigerian schoolchildren, stressing the need for stronger partnerships to bridge learning gaps across the country. The company made this appeal during a recent corporate social responsibility

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