The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced that it has fully paid allowances to all 72,138 examiners engaged as ad-hoc staff for the 2024 School-based Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). In a statement issued by NECO’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani, the council clarified that payments began on October 4, 2024,…
The Federal Government has officially rescinded the contentious policy mandating an 18-year minimum age for university admission, marking a reversal of the guideline introduced by the previous administration. This decision was announced by the new Minister of Education, Dr. Morufu Alausa, during his initial press briefing in Abuja. The 18-year age threshold, endorsed by former…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Nigeria has announced the commencement of its first Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for Private Candidates, scheduled from Friday, October 25 through Friday, December 20, 2024. According to a statement released by Adesina Moyosola Fadekemi, Acting Head of the Public Affairs Department, the CB-WASSCE will use…
The Federal Government has inaugurated a new renegotiation committee tasked with reviewing the 2009 agreements with university-based unions, in an effort to resolve ongoing disputes. The inauguration took place in Abuja, where the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, urged the committee to focus on realistic and practical terms that could be successfully implemented. Professor…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a fresh 14-day ultimatum, threatening a nationwide strike, citing growing frustration and hardship among lecturers. The union emphasized that its members are “hungry and angry” over the unresolved issues plaguing the education sector. The Owerri Zone of ASUU called on the governors of Imo and Anambra…
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has announced plans to revamp its state and zonal offices to improve service delivery at both state and local government levels. Speaking at a meeting, UBEC Executive Secretary Dr. Hamid Bobboyi explained that the review of the commission’s operational structure became essential due to inefficiencies that had affected productivity….
The Imo State University (IMSU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has begun an indefinite strike in a bid to address long-standing grievances. In a joint statement, ASUU-IMSU Chairperson, Comrade Odinakachukwu Ejiogu, and Secretary, Comrade Lazarus Chikwendu, explained that the strike, effective from Monday, September 23, was a result of unresolved issues…
The Federal Government has introduced the National Youth Skills Programme aimed at equipping young Nigerians with essential skills and addressing the country’s high unemployment rate. The initiative was officially launched in Abuja. Minister of Youth Development Dr. Jemila Bio-Ibrahim announced that the programme is designed to create job opportunities for over three million unemployed youths….
The Gombe State University (GSU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared an indefinite strike over the failure of the Gombe State Government to meet their demands. This marks the first internal strike in the university’s history since its establishment. During a press conference at the university, ASUU Chapter Chairman, Suleiman…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reforming the almajiri education system, aiming to provide quality education for millions of Nigerian children. During a visit to the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, highlighted President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to addressing the challenges faced…
The Forum of Zonal Coordinators of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has advocated for constructive dialogue instead of protests in response to the recent increase in petrol prices. The coordinators emphasized that engaging in discussions with relevant stakeholders would be a more effective way to address the issue and find sustainable solutions, rather…
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council of Kwara State University, Malete (KWASU), Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has called on the people of Ilesha-Baruba and Osi to prepare for the arrival of university staff and students as academic activities are set to begin in their communities soon. Prof. Ambali made this statement during a visit to…
Amid ongoing legal disputes over the Kano Emirship, the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has been awarded a PhD following a successful remote thesis defense. The viva voce, or oral examination, is a critical component of the PhD process, where candidates present and defend their research in front of a panel of experts….
The African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, aimed at fostering academic excellence and providing industry-relevant experience for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The MOU was formalized during a ceremony at NCAT’s office in Abuja, led by AAAU’s Registrar,…
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has appointed Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele as the new Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. The appointment, effective August 20, 2024, marks a new chapter for the university. Professor Ayodele, previously the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), succeeds Professor Edward Olanipekun, whose term as Vice Chancellor concludes on the same…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), conducted in May and June. Amos Dangut, WAEC’s Head of Nigeria Office, made the announcement on Monday, revealing that results for 1,685,889 candidates, representing 93.9% of those who sat for the exam, have been…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced that it will not participate in the planned nationwide protest on August 1, despite widespread hardship in the country. NANS National President, Lucky Emonefe, made this declaration during a meeting with the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, in Abuja on Friday. The meeting was organized…
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has suspended its planned industrial action. The union had previously opposed the Scheme of Service issued by the National Board of Technical Education (NBTE) for polytechnics across the country. In a statement by ASUP President Comrade Shammah Kpanja, the union expressed its concerns over the NBTE’s scheme, which…
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has suspended the implementation of the Draft 2024 Schemes of Service for Polytechnics until all discrepancies are addressed. Professor Idris Bugaje, the Executive Secretary of NBTE, made this announcement during a news briefing in Kaduna. He noted that several areas required amendments, including issues related to the treatment…
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) is set to introduce an open schooling programme designed to provide a flexible learning model in Nigeria. Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, UBEC’s Executive Secretary, announced this at a meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Abuja. He explained that the initiative aims to significantly broaden access to basic education. Represented…
The Federal Government has launched the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Effective Schools Programme in 111 selected schools nationwide. During a meeting in Abuja with Coordinating Directors of State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) and headteachers of UBE Effective Schools, the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, highlighted this initiative….
The Federal Government has initiated discussions with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to prevent a planned strike. After a two-hour closed-door meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, Minister of Education Professor Tahir Mamman described the meeting as productive, indicating that ongoing consultations would address the issues raised by ASUU. “We’ve had a very good…
The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education has reiterated its goal to enroll 10 million out-of-school children into educational institutions by 2027. This ambitious initiative aims to provide these children with access to comprehensive education. The Commission is also working to integrate Western education into the Almajiri school curriculum, ensuring a well-rounded educational…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has joined the ongoing indefinite industrial action initiated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). In a statement released on Monday, ASUU President Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke instructed branch chairpersons and zonal coordinators to ensure that university lecturers nationwide participate in the strike, aligning…
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, is set to deliver the inaugural personality lecture at the University of Ibadan (UI) on Monday. The lecture, titled “The Nigeria Police Force and the Management of Internal Security,” will explore the role of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in managing crisis situations within the country. The event is scheduled…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rescheduled the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 24,535 candidates. In a statement, JAMB spokesman Dr. Fabian Benjamin explained that the rescheduling was due to substantial non-compliance with the Board’s standards at certain examination centers affecting these candidates. Additionally, JAMB has released an extra 3,921 results…
All kidnapped students from the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi State, have been successfully rescued. This information was disclosed in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo. Fanwo announced that the Kogi State Government secured the release of the remaining eight abducted students from CUSTECH, Osara. The…
The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education has called for ongoing training and retraining of school managers and teachers to keep their knowledge and skills current. The commission emphasized that the success of any school relies on vision, capacity, aspiration, ownership, and support. Dr. Muhammad Sani Idris, the Executive Secretary of the commission,…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has provided 100 desks to Community Secondary School, Rumuekini, located in Obio/Akpor local government area, to address the severe shortage of furniture which has left over 70 percent of students sitting on the floor. Chief Tony Okocha, the member representing Rivers State on the NDDC Board, announced the donation…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the Accelerated Senior Secondary School Education Programme (ASSEP) aimed at improving education quality in Nigeria’s northeast region. The North East Development Commission (NEDC) launched this initiative to boost student performance in science, technology, mathematics, and agriculture. The program targets senior secondary schools across six Northeastern states: Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno,…
The Acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Mr. Chris Maiyaki, has urged the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to trust in the current administration’s ability to fulfill its commitments. Mr. Maiyaki made this appeal in Abuja during a media briefing with Education Correspondents from Nigeria’s capital. Mr. Maiyaki stated that the…
