News and updates on education systems, policies, institutions, and learning trends globally.
Abia, Nigeria — The Abia State Standing Committee of the Nigeria Union of Teachers has concluded plans to embark on strike action on Thursday over what they described as “stringent measures on teachers” by the state governor, Alex Otti. This decision follows deliberations held during an enlarged meeting of representatives from the national, state, and…
Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State — The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has approved the immediate leave of its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, following controversy surrounding allegations of sexual harassment leveled against him by a senior female official of the institution. The development comes on the heels of intervention by the Minister of Education, Dr. Yusuf Tunji…
NIGERIA – The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has expressed concern over the rising cost of telecommunications and internet data in the country. Tte union, in a communiqué issued after its congress in Abuja, described the situation as a heavy financial burden on citizens. The union called on…
Ikorodu, Lagos — The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has reiterated its unwavering stance against sexual misconduct, following the dismissal of three academic staff members found culpable of harassment-related offenses. This decisive action was disclosed in an official memo titled “Dismissal of Staff Members Due to Sexual Harassment Allegations,” which detailed the…
Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted on Thursday, April 10, 2025. JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. He urged candidates to check their results by sending “MOCKRESULT” to either 55019 or 66019…
OYE EKITI – The Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has cleared Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, of sexual harassment allegations leveled against him by senior staff member, Mrs. Folasade Adebayo. In a statement released by the University Registrar, Mr. Mufutau Ibrahim, the council concluded after reviewing audio evidence and a police report…
2025 mock UTME: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, said it has disbursed N397,030,900 as transport allowances to 1,909 officials participating in the conduct of the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, scheduled for April 10, 2025. The Director of Finance, Mufutau Bello, disclosed this at a meeting convened to evaluate the Board’s…
Abia, Nigeria — The Abia State House of Assembly Joint Committee on Education, Public Petition and Judiciary on Thursday, asked all parties involved in the petition of alleged high school fees in Government College Umuahia, to maintain status quo until the Committee disclose its decision. The House Committee stated this at the Assembly complex during…
Nigeria: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a new date for the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), rescheduling it from April 5 to April 10, 2025 This adjustment, as stated in JAMB’s weekly bulletin, aims to ensure that all necessary preparations are completed, incorporating various innovations and enhancements to make…
Ekiti, Nigeria — The Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Prof. Babatola Ayodele, revealed on Monday that only 9,000 out of over 29,000 candidates who selected the institution in the last Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board exercise secured admission. Ayodele attributed the university’s growing appeal to its positive developments, stating, “Our school is…
Nigeria: The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of the 2025 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for private candidates According to a statement posted on WAEC’s official X handle, the results are now available for candidates to check their performance. This development marks a significant milestone for private…
Nigeria – The Federal Government has officially lifted the suspension preventing Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates from participating in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Blaze Newz recalls that in 2024, HND holders were excluded from mobilization due to issues related to the Industrial Training (IT) letter. In a statement signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director…
Ekiti, Nigeria — In response to the recent increase in telecom charges and tariffs, some students of higher institutions in Ekiti State on Thursday staged a peaceful protest in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. The students under the aegis of the National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) had on Thursday visited the office of one the…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has once again cautioned students and the general public against fraudulent websites falsely claiming to facilitate student loan applications. The agency raised the alarm over a misleading message circulating online, which falsely states that the NELFUND Student Loan registration portal is open and includes an unauthorized…
NIGERIA – The Federal Government has directed the governors of Bauchi, Kano, Katsina, and Kebbi states to reopen schools that were shut for Ramadan, arguing that there is no religious justification for the closures. Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, criticized the decision, warning that prolonged school closures would worsen Nigeria’s education crisis. She…
Lagos – A Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Ushie Uguamaye, has alleged receiving threats after her video criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration went viral. In the video posted on her TikTok account, #talktoraye, Uguamaye expressed frustration over Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions, lamenting that hard work seems futile amid financial struggles. She openly criticized…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Tertiary Education Trust Fund on Thursday announced the disbursement of the 2025 intervention cycle to public tertiary institutions in the country. According to the Executive Secretary of the Fund, Sonny Echono, each university will get the sum of N2.8bn; polytechnics to get N1.9bn and Colleges of Education to get N2.1bn. The Executive…
Kogi, Nigeria — The Students of Federal University Lokoja are expected to return to campus starting Tuesday, March 11, 2025, while lectures will officially commence on Monday, March 17, 2025. The management of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) in Kogi State has announced the immediate reopening of the institution following weeks of closure due to the…
Nigeria – The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), and Data Mining Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce biometric-enabled cards for Nigerian students. The agreement, signed at NELFUND headquarters in Abuja, aims to enhance student access to education loans, digital financial inclusion, and cash transfers. Key…
Rivers, Nigeria — Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the appointment of Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, as the new Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt. Fubara disclosed this in a special government announcement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, in Port Harcourt on Thursday. The two-paragraphed…
Nigeria – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has addressed concerns regarding the delayed payment of the newly approved ₦77,000 monthly allowance for corps members, stating that the delay was not intentional. This clarification comes after corps members received only ₦33,000 as their February allowance, contrary to the ₦77,000 promised by the federal government. Speaking…
The Federal Government has appointed Professor Lucian Chukwu as the new Vice Chancellor of Admiralty University, Ibusa, Delta State. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, approved the appointment, which will last for a single five-year term beginning February 28, 2025. Selection Process and Background Before this appointment, Professor Chukwu served as the Deputy…
Bauchi – The Bauchi State Government, through the Ministry of Education, has announced the closure of all schools in the state for five weeks in observance of the 2025 Ramadan fast. According to the approved school calendar for the 2024-2025 academic session, the holiday will run from March 1 to April 5, 2025. Speaking with…
Sokoto, Nigeria — The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Sokoto State University branch, has declared a total, comprehensive, and indefinite strike, beginning from Wednesday. The union said the indefinite strike was as a result of the failure of the university administration, governing council, and the state government to address lingering issues the body raised. It…
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Ogun, Nigeria — The Vice Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Prof. Ayodeji Agboola has called on the alumni of the institution to be committed to supporting the initiatives that are tailored towards enhancing academic excellence and the university’s further development. Agboola said that as major stakeholders, the alumni should always endeavour to mark…
GUINEA – The National Examinations Council (NECO) has accredited more schools to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Equatorial Guinea. A statement by the director of Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani, said the feat was part of the council’s determination to expand its global presence. He…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Danjuma Adamu Ismaila as the new Rector and Chief Executive of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria. The announcement was made in a statement issued Wednesday by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga. Dr. Ismaila, a seasoned expert in air transportation management, transport economic policy, and…
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea — The National Examinations Council (NECO) has granted accreditation to additional schools in Equatorial Guinea, allowing them to participate in its Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The announcement was made in a statement by Azeez Sani, Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, confirming that a…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has set February 21, 2025, as the closing date for the 2023/2024 student loan application cycle. This announcement was made by Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, Managing Director of NELFUND, during a press conference in Abuja. He emphasized that the transition was essential for maintaining efficiency and aligning…
Kano, Nigeria — The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has issued a strict warning to school teachers in the State, prohibiting them from forcing students in hard labour within or outside school premises. The directive was disclosed in a statement released on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa in which the state…
