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Education, cornerstone for national progress, socio-economic transformation – Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu has positioned education as the foundational driver for Nigeria’s socio-economic transformation, committing to sectoral revitalization through reform, infrastructure, and enhanced accessibility. Complementing this vision, Senate President Godswill Akpabio advocated for modernizing academic integrity by shifting from pen-and-paper to computerized examinations. University leadership further emphasized that graduates must proactively create opportunities, applying their skills to innovate and uplift their communities. The collective message underscores a strategic national pivot where government policy and institutional execution

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Tinubu to remodel NIPSS into global centre of excellence – Shettima

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The Tinubu administration is committing to a strategic transformation of Nigeria’s National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) into a digitally advanced and financially self-sufficient global hub by 2030. This overhaul aims to move beyond academic theory, ensuring the institute produces practical, implementation-ready policy outputs that are directly integrated into national decision-making. The recent focus on the Blue Economy exemplifies this approach, linking maritime security to broader imperatives of livelihoods, food security, and national cohesion. Ultimately, this initiative

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AAU alumni association pledges support for infrastructure development, policy advocacy

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The Ambrose Alli University Alumni Association is transforming the traditional alumni model into a powerful engine for institutional and national development, moving beyond social gatherings to structured, high-impact interventions. Its core strategy is a three-pronged approach: direct infrastructure support to the university, multi-generational professional mentorship for graduates, and active public policy advocacy to address societal challenges. This model presents a replicable blueprint for how alumni networks can become critical partners in solving funding gaps in education while fostering a self-sustaining cycle of

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Yuguda, others support move to convert ATBU to conventional varsity

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A legislative push to convert Nigeria’s Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University from a specialized technology institute into a conventional university has sparked a critical debate. Proponents, led by former Governor Isa Yuguda, argue the change is necessary to expand academic offerings and serve the broader educational needs of the region. However, the university’s academic staff union strongly opposes the move, contending that in a technology-driven world, the nation should strengthen its few specialized STEM institutions rather than dilute their focus. This conflict

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University of Benin mourns former VC Prof. Baikie

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The University of Benin is mourning the passing of Professor Adamu Baikie, a foundational figure in African higher education who served as its Vice-Chancellor from 1978 to 1986. Recognized as Northern Nigeria’s first Professor of Education, his legacy extends beyond UNIBEN to impactful leadership roles at the National University of Lesotho and Nasarawa State University. He is celebrated as an innovative administrator whose work charted new paths for educational systems across the continent. His life of dedicated scholarship

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Taxes on education will impede national development – Educationist

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A leading Nigerian educationist argues that taxing universities is a strategic error that directly undermines national development. He contends that private institutions are non-profit partners reinvesting all surplus into infrastructure and scholarships, and that imposing taxes would force tuition increases, limit access, and stifle the research and innovation critical for industrialization. Citing global precedents, the appeal calls for urgent policy reform to grant full tax exemption, framing the issue not as a business matter but as an investment in the nation’s knowledge base and future.

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FG promises more support to NIPSS to boost policy formulation 

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The Federal Government has pledged enhanced, multi-faceted support to the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), recognizing it as a critical national asset for shaping policy on security, economy, and the blue economy. This commitment extends beyond funding to include infrastructure and manpower development, directly aligning with the administration’s policy priorities. The recent Senior Executive Course, focusing on the “Blue Economy and Sustainable Development,” produced actionable research that the government believes can be a strategic game-changer if implemented. This underscores

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KWASU attracts N100m research grants in 2025

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Kwara State University has demonstrated significant research excellence, securing over N100 million in competitive grants in 2025, including prestigious international fellowships where its scholars were the sole Nigerian winners. This success is underpinned by a strategic institutional culture that actively funds student research, treating it as a direct investment in future innovation. Concurrently, state government expansion of campus infrastructure is deliberately aimed at decentralizing higher education to fuel broader community development. The combined institutional and governmental strategy positions KWASU not merely as a

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Priority reserved for remaining qualified applicants from previous recruitment exercise – OYOSUBEB

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The Oyo State education board will prioritize the remaining 2,597 pre-qualified applicants from its last recruitment drive for future teaching posts, addressing a critical staffing shortage. This commitment comes alongside a stern critique of newly hired teachers avoiding rural postings, which exacerbates inequitable distribution across schools. The administration highlights significant investments in teacher welfare, including a 27% pay raise and prompt salaries, to incentivize quality service. Ultimately, this strategy aims to balance teacher allocation while leveraging prior recruitment data

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