FG Raises Minimum Age for Junior Secondary School to 12
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FG Raises Minimum Age for Junior Secondary School to 12

The Federal Ministry of Education has announced that no child will enter Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) before turning 12 years old. Coordinating Minister Tunji Alausa unveiled the policy to ensure students complete a full nine‑year cycle of schooling and arrive in junior secondary ready to learn.Setting a Clear Age for Junior SecondaryUnder the new rule, pupils must finish six years of primary school, typically from age six to 11, before moving on to JSS1. By fixing the entry age at 12, the government aims to bring uniformity across all states and end wide swings in student maturity that previously disrupted teaching and learning.From Nursery through PrimaryThe policy also outlines the early...
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The Dell Back to School Sale Is Live: Save Up to 36% Off New 2025 Laptops for Every Budget
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The Dell Back to School Sale Is Live: Save Up to 36% Off New 2025 Laptops for Every Budget

Prices start at just $250 for a 15" laptop. If you're heading back to school soon, you might want to think about upgrading your laptop for the new year. Fortunately there are plenty of good deals to be found during the Dell Back to School Sale . It kicks off now and runs through the first half of August. For 2025, Dell has decided to get rid of its Inspiron, XPS, and G-series laptops and merge them all into a singular lineup simply called "Dell". Higher end models, for example those equipped with better materials, fancier screens, or more powerful components, are designated with "Plus", "Pro", "Premium", or "Max" tags to differentiate them from the base models. I've picked out the best deals currently running below, and will keep this article updated.Students Can Get an...
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18 arrested over ‘forged top talent scheme documents’
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18 arrested over ‘forged top talent scheme documents’

Eighteen people have been arrested on suspicion of providing or using forged documents for applications to Hong Kong's top talent scheme which comes with residency rights. The Immigration Department on Wednesday said five of the 18 are Hong Kong residents suspected of running the scam operation, while the rest are mainlanders who made applications under the Top Talent Pass Scheme. At a press briefing, the department said a syndicate used social media to contact people interested in securing Hong Kong residency, claiming they could provide a "one-stop service". "The syndicate would first charge a fee of HK$1 million to HK$1.5 million and offer one-stop services such as forging documents relating to overseas university qualifications, student visas, immigration stamps and an employment certificate for visa applications," said Assistant Principal Immigration Officer Hui Chi-kin. "After the applicants receive permission...
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Cowboys training camp: Stock watch from the first practice
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Cowboys training camp: Stock watch from the first practice

The first day of training camp is officially in the books this year. Brian Schottenheimer got his first chance to run a practice with the entire team, even as some players weren’t actively practicing due to injuries or contractual reasons. There wasn’t too much action on the first day, but there was enough to discern some marginal movements in player stocks. Stock upDak PrescottGuess who’s back, back again? Dak Prescott is back, and while Schottenheimer said that the quarterback will be limited in how much work he gets while recovering from a partial hamstring avulsion, he did just enough to remind people who he is. Prescott had several beautiful throws that were typical for how he fits passes into tight windows, and he even showed off some plus mobility. Given how poor he...
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