News and updates on education systems, policies, institutions, and learning trends globally.
The UK Home Office has announced that visit visa to the United Kingdom for less than six months will now cost £115 (about N111,878.28 ) as opposed to £15 (14,592.70) effective October 4 . The cost of a student visa has also increased, rising by 286 percent, from £127 (N123,537.58) to £490 (N476,677.59). The government…
The removal of fuel subsidies, as initiated by President Bola Tinubu, has had a widespread impact on various sectors in the country, including education. The resulting increase in prices of goods and services has also affected school fees for both new and returning students. To cope with these rising costs, parents can consider the following…
A tragic road accident occurred at the entrance of Ilupeju, a neighboring community of the Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) in Ekiti State, resulting in the loss of three lives. The accident involved a trailer and a motorbike and claimed the lives of two FUOYE students who were reportedly siblings from the same parents, along…
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, stated that Nigerian universities are facing significant challenges in producing quality graduates with limited resources. She likened this situation to running a sprint race with one’s hands tied behind their back. She made these remarks during a virtual press briefing in Lagos. Ogunsola…
The Governor of Kebbi State, Dr Nasir Idris, has approved the domestication of the law upgrading the retirement age of teachers from 60 to 65 years of age The Commissioner for Basic Education, Hajiya Halima Mohammed Bande, stated this at a news briefing after the Weekly State Executive Council Meeting The Commissioner said, teachers who…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced plans to mobilize its members for a protest at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) over the recent hike in school fees across educational institutions in Nigeria. NANS also warned the Department of State Services (DSS) not to prevent students from exercising their right to protest, emphasizing…
UNICEF Nigeria in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) says the Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP) platform, a digital learning channel, has recorded 500,000 users. The platform provides educational pathways that cater for a diverse range of users including students, teachers, parents, and caregivers. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, UNICEF Nigeria Chief of Education,…
By Damilola Adeleke The author reflects on the presence of the word “science” in various departments and faculties at Nigerian universities. Initially, the author was puzzled by this presence but later realized that science is fundamental to learning, regardless of the discipline. The author emphasizes that science should be about improving human lives and addressing…
By Damilola Adeleke The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has encouraged teachers to embrace technology and engage in professional development to remain relevant in a fast-changing global environment. These recommendations were made during the 2023 TRCN online annual conference of Registered Teachers. The conference emphasized the importance of lifelong learning, self-development, and collaboration among…
