27 July 2026

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Universities

FUL Maintains Ban on Indecent Acts During Graduation

The management of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has reminded graduating students of the institution that the ban on activities deemed indecent, unruly, or disruptive during graduation celebrations remains firm. In a statement signed by the Dean of Students’ Affairs, Prof Isah Y. Yunusa, the university congratulated the graduating class on their academic achievements. However,

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States

Mixed Reactions Over Ban on Extravagant Graduation in Southwest

The recent decision by some Southwest states to curb extravagant graduation ceremonies in elementary schools has generated mixed reactions from parents, school owners, and education stakeholders. In Ondo, the chairman of the State House Committee on Education, Science and Technology, Kolawole Ologede, described the move as timely, arguing that such events exploit parents financially. “All

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States

Sign-Out Ceremonies Face Bans Across Nigeria

More Nigerian states and schools are beginning to stop the popular “sign-out” tradition, which used to be a joyful way for students to celebrate the end of school. On July 24, 2025, Sokoto State banned the practice in all secondary schools, saying it often leads to destructive behaviour and damage to school property. Soon after,

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States

Benue Government Bans Primary School Graduation Parties

Benue State Government has placed an immediate ban on graduation ceremonies in all kindergarten, nursery, and primary schools across the state. The directive was confirmed by the Acting Commissioner for Education and Knowledge Management, Mrs Helen Nambativ, who spoke to newsmen recently in Makurdi. She warned that schools that flout the new policy will face

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