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nairametrics. com > 05/21/2026 > meet-segun-aina-39-year-old-professor-appointed-jambs-new-registrar

Meet Segun Aina, 39-year-old professor appointed JAMB's new registrar

2+ hour, 39+ min ago  (454+ words) President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, succeeding Ishaq Oloyede whose tenure expires on July 31, 2026. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the President's…...

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nairametrics. com > 05/21/2026 > the-leadership-we-need-building-judgement-in-times-of-uncertainty

The Leadership We Need: Building Judgement in Times of Uncertainty

4+ hour, 8+ min ago  (304+ words) Leadership is easier to define than it is to practicalize. In theory, leadership is associated with sound decision-making, firm authority, and clear direction. However, in practice, true leadership is more nuanced and manifests in the quality of judgement exercised under…...

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nairametrics. com > 05/17/2026 > nigeria-jubilee-fellows-programme-records-21000-graduate-placements-in-5-years

Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme records 21, 000 graduate placements in 5 years

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (263+ words) The Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) has recorded over 21, 000 graduate placements across more than 4, 900 host organisations nationwide since its launch in 2021. This is according to a statement released by the'programme'following its NJFP 2. 0 Employers" Forum held in Lagos last week. The…...

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nairametrics. com > 05/15/2026 > fg-to-track-school-investments-delivery-with-data-minister

FG to track school investments, delivery with data " Minister

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (397+ words) The Federal Government has disclosed plans to track investments and education delivery across schools and communities by leveraging data. This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Thursday at a stakeholders" workshop on the Nigeria Education…...

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nairametrics. com > 05/12/2026 > south-africa-job-losses-push-unemployment-to-32-7-in-q1-2026

South Africa job losses push unemployment to 32. 7% in Q1 2026

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (375+ words) Statistics South Africa has reported a further deterioration in the country's labour market, with the official unemployment rate rising to 32. 7% in the first quarter of 2026, up from 31. 4% in the fourth quarter of 2025. The latest data, released on Tuesday by Statistics…...

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nairametrics. com > 05/12/2026 > see-nigerias-10-most-sought-after-universities-for-2026-utme

See Nigeria's 10 most sought-after universities for 2026 UTME

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (339+ words) The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the 10 most preferred universities for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The statistics, released during the 2026 policy meeting organised by the board in Abuja on Monday, May 11, showed that the top…...

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nairametrics. com > 05/11/2026 > dr-adaeze-oreh-elevated-to-professor-of-medicine-reinforces-commitment-to-health-systems-transformation

Dr Adaeze Oreh Elevated to Professor of Medicine, Reinforces Commitment to Health Systems Transformation

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (434+ words) In a significant recognition of her contributions to healthcare delivery, medical education, and policy leadership, Dr Adaeze Oreh has been elevated to the rank of Professor of Medicine by the Governing Council of Pamo University of Medical Sciences. The appointment,…...

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nairametrics. com > 05/04/2026 > techloy-hosts-panel-on-ai-and-the-future-of-work-bringing-together-industry-leaders-and-its-growing-global-community

Techloy Hosts Panel on AI and the Future of Work, Bringing Together Industry Leaders and Its Growing Global Community

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (495+ words) Techloy hosted a panel discussion titled "Will AI Replace Our Jobs or Make them Better?" on Friday at 4: 00 PM (WAT), convening industry leaders and members of its global tech community to examine one of the most urgent questions shaping the…...

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nairametrics. com > 04/27/2026 > fg-introduces-national-textbook-ranking-system-to-improve-quality-in-schools

FG introduces national textbook ranking system to improve quality in schools

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (292+ words) The Federal Government has introduced a national textbook ranking system for primary, junior, and senior secondary schools as part of efforts to improve quality and standardisation in Nigeria's education sector. This was'disclosed'in a statement issued by the Director of Press…...

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nairametrics. com > 01/28/2026 > over-1683-learners-abducted-in-nigeria-between-2014-and-2022-ngo

Over 1, 683 learners abducted in Nigeria between 2014 and 2022- NGO

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (296+ words) The disclosure was made by'Mogbonjubade'Adesulure, Digital Media and Communication Specialist at Save the Children Nigeria, in a statement issued on Tuesday in Katsina to commemorate the 2026 International Day of Education. According to the'organisation, the data highlights the deepening education crisis…...