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PHOTOS: Philanthropist Engr. Bayo Ajayi Donates 1,000 Customized Exercise Books For Children With Disabilities In Ekiti

GISTSMATE 015 months ago03 mins

Prominent philanthropist and politician, Engr. Bayo Ajayi, donated 1,000 specially designed exercise books to support children with disabilities in Ekiti State during an event in Ado Ekiti. This initiative underscores the importance of tailored educational resources for inclusive learning, aligning with Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s efforts to enhance the well-being of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Ajayi’s…

Former Students Rally Behind FUOYE VC, Prof. Fasina Amid Allegations

GISTSMATE 015 months ago24 mins

Over 300 former students of the Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, have voiced strong support for him, dismissing recent sexual harassment allegations as a coordinated attempt to tarnish his reputation. In a statement signed by representatives of the 300 Agricultural Sciences alumni from 2007 to 2020, the ex-students described Prof….

Truck Crushes Polytechnic Student To Death

GISTSMATE 015 months ago03 mins

GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a female student at the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, Faith Aluko Adesola, has been crushed to death by a truck. Confirming the incident to Daily Trust on the phone, the Public Relations Officer of the institution, Alhaji Rabi’u Muhammad, said the deceased was a National Diploma (ND1) student of Mass Communication at…

FLASH: UNIZIK Expels Female Student Over Viral TikTok Incident

GISTSMATE 015 months ago13 mins

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka has expelled a female student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, for assaulting a lecturer from the Department of Theatre and Film Studies. The expulsion, according to a memo from the institution, comes after a thorough investigation by the Student Disciplinary Committee, which found Precious’ actions to be a gross violation of the…

BREAKING: NECO Releases External SSCE Results, Reveals Pass Rate

GISTSMATE 015 months ago03 mins

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the release of the 2024 External Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) results. A total of 86,067 candidates registered for the exams, with 84,799 sitting for the papers held in November 2024. According to the Registrar/Chief Executive of NECO, Ibrahim Wushishi, the results show a significant improvement in the…

Exceptional Students Below 16 Years Can Sit For UTME – JAMB Registrar

GISTSMATE 015 months ago13 mins

The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof Is-haq Oloyede, says the board has opened the Exceptionally Brilliant Window for candidates below 16 years old to sit for the annual Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Oloyede, who is also a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, was a guest on…

JAMB Warns Exam Centres Against Night Time Registration Of Candidates

GISTSMATE 015 months ago05 mins

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned examination centres against night time registration of candidates for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Fabian Benjamin, JAMB spokesperson, said in a statement that registering many candidates for the examination should not come at the expense of their security. The board named 10 examination centres…

JSS, SSS Not Being Scrapped – FG Clears The Air

GISTSMATE 015 months ago04 mins

The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified a recent proposal which seeks to introduce a 12-year basic education system, against the current 6-3-3 structure. According to the ministry, the proposal presented by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, at the Extraordinary National Council on Education Meeting on February 6, 2025, in Abuja, was…

BREAKING: FG Considers 12-Year Basic Education Model To Scrap Secondary Schools

GISTSMATE 015 months ago13 mins

Tunji Alausa is advocating the adoption of a 12-year basic education model to scrap secondary schools in Nigeria. The minister spoke on Thursday at the 2025 extraordinary meeting of the National Council on Education (NCE) in Abuja. The meeting hosted the commissioners for education from the 36 states and the FCT, MDAs, and other development…

BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks UNN, UNIABUJA VCs, Reshuffles Leadership Structure In Federal Varsities

GISTSMATE 015 months ago05 mins

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, February 6, announced a change in the leadership structure of various federal universities across the country. A statement by the presidential aide on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga said the changes are to take effect immediately. According to Onanuga, the governing council of the Yakubu Gowon University formerly University of…

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FLASH: 21 Die, Three Injured In Kano Auto Crash – FRSC

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EDUCATION

PHOTOS: Philanthropist Engr. Bayo Ajayi Donates 1,000 Customized Exercise Books For Children With Disabilities In Ekiti

Former Students Rally Behind FUOYE VC, Prof. Fasina Amid Allegations

Truck Crushes Polytechnic Student To Death

FLASH: UNIZIK Expels Female Student Over Viral TikTok Incident

BREAKING: NECO Releases External SSCE Results, Reveals Pass Rate

Exceptional Students Below 16 Years Can Sit For UTME – JAMB Registrar

JAMB Warns Exam Centres Against Night Time Registration Of Candidates

JSS, SSS Not Being Scrapped – FG Clears The Air

BREAKING: FG Considers 12-Year Basic Education Model To Scrap Secondary Schools

BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks UNN, UNIABUJA VCs, Reshuffles Leadership Structure In Federal Varsities