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Sokoto State Governor Reaffirms Commitment to Education

Voice of Nigeria

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July 5, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities

Sokoto State Governor Dr Ahmad Aliyu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening tertiary education through sustained investment in infrastructure, staff welfare, research and academic excellence. He also announced that graduates of Sokoto State University who earn first-class degrees will receive automatic employment in the state civil service. READ ALSO:Sokoto State, EU Collaborate to Empower [] The post Sokoto State Governor Reaffirms Commitment to Education appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

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Voice of Nigeria

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· Jun 29, 2026

NELFUND Warns Institutions Against Withholding Tuition Refunds

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has warned tertiary institutions against delaying or refusing to refund tuition fees paid by students before the agency disbursed their education loans. In a statement, NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, said the Fund had received reports that some institutions were withholding refunds due to affected students, while [] The post NELFUND Warns Institutions Against Withholding Tuition Refunds appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Education crisis demands leadership, investment, not policy changes – Obi

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has said Nigeria’s education crisis cannot be resolved through policy changes alone, urging the Federal Government to prioritise sustained investment, effective leadership and improved learning infrastructure to reverse the sector’s decline. Obi’s remarks followed the Federal Government’s recent admission that the policy separating junior [] The post Education crisis demands leadership, investment, not policy changes – Obi appeared first on Vanguard News.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 24, 2026

Ondo govt withholds WASSCE results of students over ‘sign-out’ chaos, rampage

The West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, results and testimonials of some graduating secondary school students in Ondo State have been withheld over misconduct during the completion of their final exams. The Ondo State Government disclosed that the penalty became imperative following the involvement of 17 graduating students in chaotic and undisciplined behaviour. According [] Ondo govt withholds WASSCE results of students over ‘sign-out’ chaos, rampage

Eye Radio

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· Jul 11, 2026

Governor Rimbasa directs education minister to revive state’s education system

The Governor of Western Equatoria State, Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa, has directed the newly appointed Minister of General Education and Instruction to review the state’s education system and improve learning services. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of new state officials in Yambio on Friday, Governor Badagbu said the education sector has been declining and requires urgent [] The post Governor Rimbasa directs education minister to revive state’s education system appeared first on Eye Radio.

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Related coverage for "Sokoto State Governor Reaffirms Commitment to Education": Voice of Nigeria — NELFUND Warns Institutions Against Withholding Tuition Refunds. Vanguard News — Education crisis demands leadership, investment, not policy changes – Obi. Daily Post Nigeria — Ondo govt withholds WASSCE results of students over ‘sign-out’ chaos, rampage. Eye Radio — Governor Rimbasa directs education minister to revive state’s education system