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….
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…
The Nigerian National Merit Award (NNMA) has partnered with Nile University of Nigeria, known for its quality education and ongoing investment in academic research and innovation, to host the NNMA Award Winners’ Lecture. During a visit to the Vice Chancellor of Nile University, Prof. Dili Dogo, in Abuja, the Acting Secretary of NNMA, Mrs. Mercy…
The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education has urged stakeholders to support initiatives ensuring every child receives quality education and a brighter future. In a statement marking Children’s Day, Executive Secretary Dr. Muhammad Idris emphasized the collective responsibility to uphold children’s rights and help them reach their full potential. Dr. Idris noted that…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that only students from federal tertiary institutions will be eligible for loans in the initial phase of the program. Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, Managing Director and CEO of NELFUND, made this statement in Abuja ahead of the formal opening of the loan application portal on Friday. Sawyerr emphasized…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially unveiled the timetable for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) designed for internal or school-based candidates, marking a crucial milestone for senior secondary school students nationwide. As per a recent communication on NECO’s official platform, @Neconigeria, the examinations are slated to kick off on Wednesday, June 19,…
The grieving parents of Miguel Ovoke, a four-year-old pupil of BrickHall Schools situated at Cadastral Zone B11, Kaura District, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, are urging the FCT Educational Authority to suspend operations at the school premises. This call to action comes in response to autopsy findings suggesting that their child succumbed to…
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, expressed his satisfaction with the exceptional performance of students from various public and private schools in the state in the recently concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, Governor AbdulRazaq highlighted the remarkable achievement of Master Samuel Oluwasemilore from Government…
In preparation for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a directive to all Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre owners across Nigeria to detain any parent discovered within proximity of their facilities during the examination period. The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Isaq Oloyede, conveyed this instruction during…
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kwara State, has announced the expulsion and rustication of a total of 19 students, marking a stern response to misconduct within its student body. According to Kunle Akogun, the Director of Corporate Affairs at the institution, the decision, spearheaded by Vice Chancellor Wahab Egbewole, follows thorough deliberations by the Students’…
The anticipated 2024 Staff Promotion Examination by the National Examinations Council (NECO) has been indefinitely deferred, eliciting widespread reactions. Initially slated for the 14th and 15th of February 2024 in Minna, Niger State, the examination faced dissent from staff members mandated to participate. NECO had instructed eligible staff to convene at its headquarters from January…
The Nigeria House of Representatives has disannuled a motion that seeks to mandate the federal government to make the 2023/2024 secondary school examination free for all Nigerians. The controversial motion which was moved by Anamero Dekeri, called on the Nigerian government to make WAEC, NECO and JAMB free for the current academic session, but the…
The Niger State Government has settled the N205 million owed the West African Examination Council (WAEC) in Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) fees. The Special Adviser to Governor Muhammad Umar Bago on Print Media, Ms Aisha Wakaso, made this disclosure at a press briefing in Minna, the state capital. According to her, the state government…
The National Examinations Council, NECO, has released the 2023 Senior School Certificate Examination, SSCE, 58 days after the final paper was written on August 11. The Registrar of NECO, Prof Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, who announced the result at a press briefing in Minna, Niger State, on Tuesday, said the 2023 SSCE was the best in…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the revalidation of the recognition of Niger State University of Education, Minna, to a university of education. Acting Executive Secretary of NUC, Chris Maiyaki, made this known during a visit of Niger State governor, Mohammed Umar Bago to the headquarters of the Commission on Thursday in Abuja. Maiyaki,…
The Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu has called on stakeholders, Federal, state, local authorities, and the private sector to collaborate towards an aggressive and intensive enrollment drive as part of efforts towards the eradication of the out of school children phenomenal in the country. Dr Sununu said the National target was to…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU says if the Federal Government does not halt the ongoing fee increases in institutions, 40 to 50 percent of students could drop out of school in the next two years. President of ASUU, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, made the remark during a discussion on Nigerian education sector. He predicted…
Radio Nigeria’s political editor Victorson Agbenson has won the third Governor Yahaya Bello essay prize from political and crime correspondents as well as editors. The team of assessor’s led by the head of Journalism Department, Lagos State University, Professor Tunde Akanni scored Comrade Agbenson the highest mark of seventy six percent in the writing competition…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has said it has plans to introduce the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode in the administration of its examinations. This Initiative was made by Mr Patrick Areghan, WAEC’s Head of National Office (HNO), who gave a hint in an interview with NAN on Saturday. The former, Areghan said introducing…
The Federal Government is to enroll more than 10 million out-of- school children in schools to improve their standard of living. The Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu announced the plan when he visited the Kebbi State Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar, in his office at Birnin Kebbi. Dr Sununu told Senator Abubakar…
The Governor of Osun State Ademola Adeleke has sought the support of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to strengthen infrastructural development of tertiary institutions in the state. He made the plea during his visit to the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono in Abuja. The governor stated that the visit was necessary to promote…
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…
When Mr. Omolaja Adebukola and his wife made the decision to purchase an Internet-enabled smartphone for their 14-year-old daughter, Bimbo, it was primarily to facilitate seamless family communication. Bimbo’s mother also saw it as a tool to keep tabs on her daughter’s activities and aid in school assignments requiring online research. However, the teenager and…
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,…
Pro-democracy activist, Hon Mike Msuaan, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider providing fuel subsidy removal palliatives to students in higher institutions of learning across the country. Speaking after receiving a distinguished service award as a True Nationalist in Abuja, he emphasized that extending these palliatives would help alleviate the effects of the…
