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Imo governor, federal government collaborate to end FUTO land dispute
Imo State Governor, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, CON, has assured the Federal Government of the commitment of his administration to collaborate with it, to find a lasting solution to the lingering land dispute at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, FUTO.
Federal government establishes health science varsity
Federal Government, yesterday, announced the establishment of Federal University of Health Sciences (FUHS) Otukpo.
Group calls for more girls boarding school in Niger
The High Level Women Advocates (HILWA) working with the UNICEF to promote the Girl Child education in Niger has called for more female boarding schools across the state.
Adamawa flags off distribution of educational materials to seven local councils
The Federal Government has presented sciences and other essential educational materials to seven local government areas affected by Boko Haram insurgency in Adamawa.
Three Lagos teachers bag President’s award
Three teachers of Lagos State - Elusaki Iyabo, Ikuseyidunmi Pius and Adeniyi Oluwasegun – have won the 2019 President’s Teachers and Schools Excellence Award (PTSEA).
World Teachers’ Day: Cross River teachers wear black to protest treatment
The Cross River State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Comrade Eyo-Nsa Itam, has called on the state Governor, Prof Ben Ayade, to reinstate the teachers whose names were dropped from the payroll.
Katsina to train 32,000 teachers for N150 million
Katsina State government is to spend N150m for the training of 32,000 teachers of both primary and secondary schools in this academic session, the Permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education, Halima Othman, has said.
NUT begs President Buhari to sign new retirement age bill into law
The National President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Dr Muhammed Nasir Idris, has begged President Muhammadu Buhari to sign into law a bill increasing the retirement age of teachers from 60 to 65 years.
My child will remain in public school – Kaduna governor
Gov. Nasiru el-Rufa’i of Kaduna State says his child will remain in public school in spite the reported invasion of the state by kidnappers and Boko Haram elements.
President Buhari appreciative of teachers’ contributions to national development – minister
The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, says President Muhammadu Buhari will remain conscious and appreciative of the invaluable contributions of teachers to national development.
Teachers’ recruitment: Applicants will write examination – Rivers governor
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, declared that the forthcoming employment of teachers in the state will be based on merit, as applicants would be expected to write examination.
We caught headteachers collecting levies in public schools – Ogun governor’s aide
Some principals and headteachers who allegedly disobeyed Gov Dapo Abiodun’s order suspending the collection of levies or fees from pupils in Ogun State public schools have been caught in the act.
Lagos governor pledges support for military schools
The Lagos State Government will be supporting secondary schools established by the military formation across the State to increase access to education for residents.
NECO withholds results of 30,000 candidates in Niger over debt
National Examination Council has withheld the results of over 30,000 candidates in public schools in Niger State, due to the inability of State Government to pay their examination fees.
Lagos begins assessment of public infrastructure
The Lagos State Infrastructure Assets Management Agency (LASIAMA) has commenced the assessment of public infrastructures such as schools, hospitals, public buildings and MDA’s across the State towards the formulation of a strategic and economic reinvestment plan.
Nigerian student emerges second best in 2019 Commonwealth essay competition
A 17-year-old Nigerian student, Nnemdi Ozoemena, has emerged the runner-up in the senior category of the 2019 Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition.
Ex-AGF: Why ex-President Jonathan refused to prosecute President Buhari over post elections violence, certificate...
Adoke said in the new book due for launch any moment from now, that the Jonathan administration was further restrained from arresting and prosecuting Buhari because of its strong belief that doing so would only create more trouble in the land.
Hundreds of weary, hopeful Bahamas evacuees arrive in Florida by ship
Hundreds of weary Bahamians, some carrying small bags of belongings and children on their hips, disembarked a cruise ship in south Florida after fleeing the catastrophic devastation left by Hurricane Dorian.
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Academic wins Tunisia presidential poll by a landslide
Conservative academic Kais Saied Sunday won a landslide victory in Tunisia’s presidential runoff, sweeping aside his rival, media magnate Nabil Karoui, state television Wataniya said.
Super Eagles showed they can face world’s best with Brazil draw – football enthusiasts
Some football enthusiasts on Sunday described as commendable the performance of the Super Eagles against Brazil, saying the team showed it can play against the best in the world.
Populists top Poland vote, expand majority on welfare, family values
Poland’s governing right-wing party took the lead in Sunday’s general election, an exit poll showed, expanding its majority thanks to a raft of welfare measures coupled with attacks on LGBT rights and Western values.
Usman Barau declines Enyimba transfer offer to stay with Katsina United
New Katsina United captain Usman Barau has stated he would stick with the Changi Boys despite the interest being shown in his services by a handful of other Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs.
Former Manchester City boss urges Phil Foden to leave over lack of game time
Former Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce has urged Phil Foden to leave the club in January in a bid to find first team football.
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Federal government to support implementation of grazing reserves in Bauchi
The Federal Government yesterday disclosed that it would support Bauchi State Government to modernize its grazing reserves in line with international best practice.
Uganda police cancel Bobi Wine’s Independence Day concert
Inspector General of Police Martin Okoth Ochola in his letter dated October 2, but released on Tuesday to Kampala Metropolitan Police, said Bobi Wine did not consider plans for medical care, traffic and crowd control and security.
Troops kill 15 Boko Haram terrorists in Borno
Fifteen members of the Boko Haram insurgents were reportedly killed during a fierce fight with troops at Jigalta village, 27 kilometres from Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State in the northeast Nigeria.
Boarder closure: Jigawa will soon be leading rice producer – governor
The Jigawa governor Alhaji Muhammadu Badaru Abubakar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the state government and the government of Huanan Province of China, under which modern farming implements and tools factories would be established for the production of farming implements and tools locally.
Anti-Grazing Bill not practicable – Fulani group
Various Fulani associations on Wednesday stormed the Oyo State House of Assembly, venue of the public hearing on a bill for a law to prohibit open grazing in the state, voicing their stand against the bill.