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FG allocates N100bn for school feeding program in 2025 budget
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FG allocates N100bn for school feeding program in 2025 budget

The Nigerian government has earmarked N100 billion for the continuation of the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme in the 2025 Appropriation Bill. This funding is aimed at providing nutritious meals to public primary school students nationwide, as part of the government’s broader efforts to improve both education and health outcomes for children, while simultaneously […]

Coursera reveals top 10 tech skills in demand for 2025
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Coursera reveals top 10 tech skills in demand for 2025

Online skills training platform Coursera has released its “Job Skills of 2025” report, identifying the top 10 tech skills expected to be in high demand. The findings, based on insights from over five million enterprise learners and more than 7,000 institutional customers, shed light on the skills employers are actively seeking. Among the top skills […]

Nigerian edtech startup AltSchool expands into Europe
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Nigerian edtech startup AltSchool expands into Europe

Edtech startup AltSchool has announced its expansion into Europe, marking a major milestone in its mission to provide accessible educational opportunities worldwide, TechPoint reported. The announcement was made during the SuperCharger Ventures Demo Day on Monday, December 2, 2024, after the company completed the prestigious accelerator program. Having established a strong presence in over seven […]

Covenant university ranked Nigeria's best in 2024 — US Report
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Covenant university ranked Nigeria’s best in 2024 — US Report

Covenant University has been named Nigeria’s top university in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2024 World University Rankings. The Times Higher Education World Rankings is a prestigious annual assessment of universities worldwide, and this year’s edition features 1,907 institutions from 108 countries. Covenant University, Nigeria’s highest-ranking institution, placed within the 801-1000 range globally, alongside the […]

Nigerian Education Loan Fund addresses student complaints on loan application
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Nigerian Education Loan Fund addresses student complaints on loan application

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has responded to recent complaints from students facing challenges while applying on the Student Loan Application portal. The organization addressed these issues collectively as follows: 1. Missing school in the list of institutions: NELFUND advises students whose schools are not listed to contact their institution’s ICT department, which should then […]

UNIJOS faces high electricity costs amid disconnection threats
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UNIJOS faces high electricity costs amid disconnection threats

The University of Jos finds itself in a financial quandary as its monthly electricity bill skyrockets by a staggering 300%, reaching a daunting N80 million, while looming disconnection threats add to its woes. Jos Electricity Distribution Plc management has issued a stern disconnection ultimatum over unpaid bills, exacerbating the university’s financial strain. During a peaceful […]

Top ten Nigeria universities in 2024
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Top ten Nigeria universities in 2024

Tertiary education in Nigeria constitutes a crucial element of the nation’s educational framework, extending advanced learning opportunities beyond secondary schooling. The Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings recently unveiled its 2024 rankings for the country’s leading universities. Recognized globally as premier benchmarks, THE World University Rankings meticulously assess research-intensive institutions across pillars such as teaching, research […]

Reps demand three-year validity for JAMB results
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JAMB: Why Nigerian students don’t enrol for education courses

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has reported that the choice of education-related courses available at tertiary institutions remains minimal, despite the introduction of additional incentives to enhance the country’s conditions of service for teachers. According to Nigerian Tribune, despite 111,176 vacancies, just 52,702 individuals applied for education-related courses in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation […]