Akure, Nigeria — The Ondo State Government has announced a ban on graduation ceremonies for nursery schools and Junior Secondary School III (JSS3) across the state, as part of ongoing reforms to reposition the education sector under Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration. The decision, which applies to both public and private schools, was disclosed on Wednesday…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abuja Zone, has warned that it may embark on an industrial action if the Federal Government fails to meet its demands, including the release of three and a half months’ withheld salaries and full implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU Agreement. The warning was contained in…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced a new directive linking upkeep loan disbursement strictly to the academic calendar of each institution, effectively suspending payments once schools go on break. In a statement issued on Thursday by its Director of Corporate Communications, Mr. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, NELFUND explained that students will now…
Ile-Ife, Osun State — The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) community has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Ajibola Ibitayo, a Part Two medical student in the Faculty of Dentistry, who reportedly took his own life after failing his examinations. In a statement issued on Thursday, the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju,…
Lagos, Nigeria — The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates, with a notable drop in performance compared to the previous year. In a statement issued on Monday, August 4, 2025, via its official handle on X, WAEC announced…
Lagos, Nigeria — Frustration is mounting among over 300 Nigerian students who secured admission into universities across the United States but are yet to receive their student visas, weeks after attending scheduled interviews at the US embassies in Lagos and Abuja. The affected students, connected through a WhatsApp group of 301 members, voiced concerns over…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), is set to begin mandatory drug testing for incoming and returning students in tertiary institutions starting with the 2025/2026 academic session. According to officials familiar with the development, a technical working group has been established between the NDLEA and…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to quality basic education through the massive construction and renovation of classroom blocks across all 33 Local Government Areas of the state. The announcement was made by Dr. Nureni Adeniran, Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), during the Omituntun…
Auchi, Nigeria — Auchi Polytechnic management has dismissed claims that a student was killed during the recent Student Union Government (SUG) election, stating clearly that no fatalities occurred throughout the process. The clarification came during a press briefing held Thursday in Auchi, where Dr. Angela Egele, Director of the Public Relations Division, addressed circulating claims…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the full digital transformation of its Student Loan Application System (SLAS), in a move designed to simplify and expedite the loan application process for both tertiary institutions and applicants across the country. This was made known in a press statement issued by NELFUND’s Director…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Ministry of Education has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of distinguished academic and elder statesman, Professor Jubril Aminu, offering condolences to his family, the people and government of Adamawa State. Professor Aminu, who served as Nigeria’s Minister of Education between 1985 and 1989, died in Abuja following a prolonged…
Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) over mounting concerns regarding the conduct of the ongoing Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The directive was made by Hon. Oboku Oforji, Chairman of the House Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies, following WAEC’s failure…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of results for 379,000 candidates who participated in the rescheduled Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), slated for Wednesday, May 20. This was made known by the Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, following the completion of the makeup exams conducted between…
Ibadan, Nigeria — A midnight fire outbreak has devastated parts of the staff quarters at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, resulting in the destruction of property valued in millions of naira. The incident, which occurred around 2:00 am on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, affected three out of four rooms in the quarters. The Oyo State Fire Service…
Abuja, Nigeria— The Students Union Government (SUG) of Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) has strongly rejected the allegations made by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) President, Olusola Oladoja, against the institution’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, and its Governing Council. The response was made by the FUOYE SUG President, Olorunsola Abiodun, and Secretary…
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…
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…
Here’s a fully paraphrased version of your article while maintaining the original format and style: — Stakeholders Advocate for Furniture Manufacturing Degrees—Industry Experts Abuja, Nigeria — Industry leaders are calling for the introduction of specialized degree programs in Furniture Manufacturing to strengthen local expertise and drive economic growth. This appeal was made during…
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…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly advocated for student representation in the upcoming Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) Board meeting, warning that failure to grant this request will result in mass action. In a letter addressed to Akintunde Sawyerr, Managing Director of NELFUND, and Jim Ovia, Chairman of the…
Minna, Nigeria — The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External results, with 57,114 candidates securing five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. Announcing the results in Minna on Tuesday, NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, stated that the overall pass rate stood at 67.35%. The exam,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Independent Convention Planning Committee (ICPC) of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has released its official screening report, confirming 15 candidates for the presidential race ahead of the upcoming national convention. The convention, scheduled to take place from February 23 to 27, 2025, at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja, will…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has set February 17, 2025, as the final deadline for civil servants to update their records on the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), warning that non-compliance could result in salary suspension. The directive, issued through a memo from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF),…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Universities Commission (NUC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Daimlas Corporation, a global AI leader, to develop a robust artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem across Nigerian universities. The partnership aims to equip academic institutions with advanced AI resources, foster research, and provide a structured platform for AI-driven education. Speaking…
Column, DNEWSINFO Education serves as the backbone of any progressive society, equipping individuals with knowledge, skills, and values that contribute to personal and societal development. However, while schools and teachers play a crucial role in shaping students’ academic journeys, parental involvement remains a critical yet often overlooked factor in ensuring sustainable educational growth. Parents act…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has unveiled a major education reform plan, proposing a shift from the 6-3-3-4 system to a 12-4 model. The proposal, presented by Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa at the 2025 Extraordinary National Council on Education (NCE) meeting, aims to provide an uninterrupted 12-year basic education framework before students…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Kalu, has pledged unwavering support for policies and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of education in Nigeria. Mr. Kalu made this commitment during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the University of Calabar, Cross River State, led by the Vice-Chancellor,…
The Katsina State Government has disbursed over N1.9 billion to clear outstanding bursary allowances for students across the state, marking a significant investment in education. Governor Umaru Dikko Radda announced the initiative at the official launch of N744.1 million in bursary payments for 2022/2023 new students and 2023/2024 continuing students. The event, held at Umaru…
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…
In response to ongoing protests and a lecture boycott by students of the University of Ibadan over a recent increase in tuition fees, the university management has ordered all students to vacate the campus for a three-week break. A circular issued by the university’s Registrar, G.O. Saliu, stated, “Following a meeting between the university management…
The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has mandated the immediate closure of Saint Academy in Busa Buji, Jos, following a tragic building collapse that resulted in the deaths of 22 students and injuries to over 130 others. Governor Mutfwang issued the order on Saturday morning during his visit to the site of the disaster….
