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From Ifangni to Ilasamaja: How a 10-year-old “tiling apprentice” ended up mixing cement instead of going to school

A 10-year-old from Benin Republic works and sleeps on a Lagos construction site, showing how poverty, migration and informal apprenticeship push children out of school.
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Why nutritionists say Nigerians should stop boiling eggs and rice in the same pot

Nigerian dietitians warn that boiling unwashed eggs with rice in one pot can transfer Salmonella and E. coli from the shells to the grains, risking foodborne illness.
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FG And ASUU Finally Seal Deal To End Years Of University Strikes

After years of strikes and broken talks, FG and ASUU sign a fresh deal that promises better pay and calmer campuses.
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Nigeria, ASUU to Sign New Accord Aimed at University Stability

Nigeria’s federal government and ASUU will sign a new agreement on January 14, seeking to improve university quality and prevent recurring strikes.
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UNN Names Chimamanda Adichie Visiting Professor

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, is strengthening academic excellence by appointing Chimamanda Adichie and other global scholars as visiting professors.
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NCC Pushes Universities to Teach Intellectual Property

The NCC is pushing universities to embed intellectual property studies in their curricula to strengthen innovation, digital rights protection, and future-ready skills.
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UI Hands Degrees to 5,900 as First-Class Ranks Grow

UI graduates 5,900 students as first-class numbers rise, marking improved performance across faculties despite persistent funding and systemwide pressures.
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Yakubu Gowon University Names New Vice Chancellor

Professor Hakeem Fawehinmi has been appointed vice chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University, signaling a new phase of stability and academic leadership
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UniCal Evicts Senior Staff from Quarters Over Misuse Allegations

UniCal evicts staff from residential quarters over allegations of rent racketeering, sparking protests and claims of abuse by senior staff.
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FG Reforms Admission Rules, Drops Maths for Arts Students

Mathematics not compulsory for Arts students as FG reforms admission rules to expand access and create fairer opportunities across institutions.
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ASUU Strike Halts Universities as Government Tightens Grip

ASUU strike shuts Nigerian universities as lecturers protest unpaid salaries and government enforcement intensifies across campuses.
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Parents Cry Out as Students Battle Hostel Shortage

Students across Nigerian universities struggle to find affordable housing as rent rises and hostel shortages worsen, sparking concerns among parents and experts.
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Government Orders 30-Day Deadline for Unused TETFund Grants

Nigeria’s government has issued a 30-day ultimatum to universities and polytechnics to account for unused TETFund allocations or risk severe sanctions.
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Nigeria Moves to Curb Fake Certificates Nationwide

Nigeria orders FG clampdown on fake certificates with strict 2026 deadline, warning schools and employers to verify documents or face sanctions.
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From Ifangni to Ilasamaja: How a 10-year-old “tiling apprentice” ended up mixing cement instead of going to school

A 10-year-old from Benin Republic works and sleeps on a Lagos construction site, showing how poverty, migration and informal apprenticeship push children out of school.
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Why nutritionists say Nigerians should stop boiling eggs and rice in the same pot

Nigerian dietitians warn that boiling unwashed eggs with rice in one pot can transfer Salmonella and E. coli from the shells to the grains, risking foodborne illness.
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“He suffered because he was poor”: Lawyers say police broke the law by detaining Oyo student over N8,000

New details show the N8,000 debt Oyo police said was irrelevant appears on Al-Amin Mohammed's charge sheet, as lawyers say detaining a debtor is illegal.
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Plateau women block Jos-Mangu highway after gunmen kill three vigilantes, including youth leader, on night patrol

Women and youths in Kassa community, Barkin Ladi, blocked the Jos-Mangu highway for hours on Friday after gunmen killed three vigilantes, including the youth leader.