Category: Education

The corruption We often Ignore, By Sulaimon Alamutu

Abibat Babalola

In Nigeria, corruption is often viewed through the narrow lens of high-level financial misappropriation – how much a politician or top government official has looted. Media headlines and public discourse tend to spotlight only these elite offenders, reinforcing the belief that corruption exists only at the top. Indeed, the revelations that emerged during the tenure of Mallam Nuhu Ribadu (now National Security Adviser) as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) uncovered staggering levels of theft among the political class. The extensive coverage that followed only cemented our…

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‘Nurturing Young Talents,’ Lagos, PlotWeaver Unveil Storytelling Contest

Ganiyu Amodu

The Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board (LSFVCB) has announced its partnership with PlotWeaver, an innovative AI-powered storytelling and film production platform, to launch the maiden edition of the Lagos Youth Storytelling Competition. Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, the Executive Secretary/CEO of LSFVCB, Mrs. Adebukola Agbaminoja, said the competition is targeted at nurturing the creative talents of youths aged 13 to 20, using storytelling as a tool to spotlight their imagination and promote the state’s cultural heritage. “As the Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board, we…

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‘LASU To LAJU,’ Ex-Deputy Gov Wants Lagos Varsity Renamed After Jakande

ADEOLA YUSUF

    ‘LKJ Everywhere,’ What Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Bala Mohammed, others said about Lagos former governor at the NGE’s annual memorial lecture     The Lagos State University (LASU) should be renamed the Lateef Jakande University (LAJU), Sinatu Ojikutu, a former deputy governor in Lagos, has demanded. Platforms Africa reports that Ojikutu who said this at the annual memorial lecture organised by the Guild of Editors (NGE) the ex-Lagos governor, declared that Jakande undoubtedly deserves to be honoured by renaming the institution after him. Jakande, a former Lagos state governor, served…

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Adeola Yusuf Delivers LASU Communication Parliamentary Summit CPS 7.0 Lecture

Abibat Babalola

. Why we invited the award-winning African journalist and communication researcher as a guest speaker  – LASU Communication Student Representative Council (CSRC)     Team Lead of Platforms Africa, Adeola Yusuf, Ph.D., has been named as the guest lecturer at the Lagos State University (LASU’s) Communication Parliamentary Summit CPS 7.0 Lecture. The Communication Student Representative Council (CSRC), which stated this in a letter sent to Adeola Yusuf, maintained his ‘leadership and contributions to the media industry exemplify the values and vision that align perfectly with this year’s theme.” Adeola Yusuf,…

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‘False, Misleading,’ Nigerian Govt Debunks Cancellation Of WAEC, NECO Exams

Ganiyu Amodu

The Federal Government has denied a false online report claiming the cancellation of the 2025 West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations due to widespread malpractice. In a statement on Sunday signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, it clarified that the 2025 WAEC exams have been concluded with minimal incidents of malpractice, which were promptly addressed. The Ministry also assured that the ongoing NECO exams are proceeding smoothly without reported cases of malpractice. It advised the public…

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Fake Admission Racket Rocks Nigeria Police Academy, LAUTECH, 18 Others

Ganiyu Amodu

. ‘9,469 students involved,’ Names of institutions and numbers of illegal admissions uncovered by JAMB   No fewer than 9,469 admissions across 20 tertiary institutions nationwide have been flagged as fake by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board for the 2024 academic session. According to the board, the admissions were conducted outside the popular Central Admission Processing System, popularly known as CAPS. According to the list obtained from JAMB, Kano State University of Science and Technology led the pack with 2,215 fake admissions, with Ladoke Akintola University of Technology following…

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Alima Atta Foundation Deepens CSR Investment, Donates 20 Computers, Others To LASU

Ganiyu Amodu

. VC speaks on gesture, commends Foundation   The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has commended The Alima Atta Foundation for its support to the institution over the years. The Foundation recently donated 20 new desktop computers to the Department of Public Relations and Advertising’s creative and production studio in the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies of the institution. Professor Olatunji-Bello stated that the generous donation of state-of-the-art equipment will enhance the teaching and learning environment and will energize the department to better expose and prepare…

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‘HND In Mass Comm, Accountancy, Others,’ Why We Presented 8 Courses For Accreditation – Ekocity

Ganiyu Amodu

. ‘Awaiting NBTE’s Nod,’ Everything Rector, Registrar Said during the Board’s visit to the Polytechnic   Ekocity Polytechnic, an industry-focused institution located in Lagos, has concluded preparations to kick-start its Higher National Diploma (HND) programme, expected to commence by September this year. This follows the recent visit of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) accreditation team to the institution’s main campus in Ikotun, Lagos. Platforms Africa reports that the 12-member accreditation team was led by Dr. Fatima Kabir, Director of Polytechnic Programmes. Other members include Dr. Zakari Abdullahi (Deputy…

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‘No School, No Work In Buhari’s Honour,’ Nigeria Declares Tuesday Public Holiday

ADEOLA YUSUF

  In futherance to the seven days of National mourning declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, the Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 15 July, 2025, as a Public Holiday in honour of the late former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, following the approval of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. ’23rd Child To Dad, 13th To Mum;’ 9 Things About Muhammadu Buhari (1942 – 2025) Awujale…

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‘86%, 77%, 91%,’ Crescent Varsity Law Students Shine at ICC Moot Contest

Ganiyu Amodu

Students of Bola Ajibola College of Law (BACOLAW), Crescent University, Abeokuta have once again shown class at a recently concluded International Bar Association/International Criminal Court Moot 2025 competition organized by the Grotious Centre for International Legal Studies, Leiden University Campus, The Hague. The Crescent University team which comprised the team captain, Sururah Olaniyan; general counsel, Qadeerah Ibrahim;counsel for the office of the prosecutor, Iyiola Justus Adeyemi and counsel for the defendant, Mohammedgazaal Abudu and their team coach, Mujeeb Imran Esq. shone like a million stars at the international contest. The…

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