FCT: How N4bn meant for striking teachers disappeared – NUT treasury
The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has told how a large sum of money meant to pay striking teachers vanished. The money, N4.1 billion, was given by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to pay the new national minimum wage to teachers. Emmanuel Ameh, the treasurer of the FCT NUT […]
Anambra school defeats UK schools and others to win inaugural UK-Nigeria debate competition
A school in Anambra State, Nigeria, has made the country proud by winning a major international debate. St. John Vianney Science College, Ukwulu, beat top schools from Nigeria and the UK to become the overall winner of the first UK-Nigeria Debate Competition. The debate was held online on June 19, 2025. It brought together high-performing […]
FG Begins Payment of Minimum Wage Arrears to Ex-corpers
The Federal Government has started paying N44,000 to former NYSC members as arrears of their monthly allowance. This money is meant for those who finished their NYSC service before the new allowance was introduced earlier this year. According to a report by NAN, the payment is part of a promise made when the government increased […]
NBA demands sanctions for WAEC and JAMB officials over 2025 exam disruptions
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is asking lawmakers to take action against officials who caused serious problems during the 2025 JAMB and WAEC exams. Earlier this year, many students protested their JAMB results released on May 9. They said the scores were wrong and lower than what they actually earned. On April 14, JAMB’s head, […]
The World’s Most Educated Countries
Education is very important for countries and their people. Some countries have more adults with college degrees than others. This blog looks at which countries have the most educated adults aged 25 to 64. The information comes from a recent study by CBRE Research. Ireland is at the top. More than half of its working-age […]
WAEC explains delay that led to late-night WASSCE exams across Nigeria
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has explained the reasons behind the delay in the 2025 English Language examination held on Wednesday, May 28. According to the examination body, their intensified measures to prevent cheating were a major factor. In a statement shared by Moyosola Adesina, WAEC’s spokesperson, on Thursday, May 29, the council admitted […]
Students take WAEC exam at night in Taraba
Some students in Taraba State took their WAEC exam late at night on Wednesday. As of now, WAEC has not explained why the exam, which was supposed to start at 8 am, was delayed. Parents who came looking for their children were told they were taking the English Language exam at night. The parents said […]
JAMB disowns circulating messages asking candidates to reprint slips
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned students about fake messages being shared online. These messages tell candidates of the 2025 UTME to reprint their exam slips for a resit. JAMB has made it clear that these messages are not from them. Some of the fake messages look like they came from JAMB’s […]
Focus on reasons you were admitted to school – Unversity Don cautions students
The Vice Chancellor of Havilla University in Ikom, Cross River State, Prof. Silvanus Obi-Abang, has advised new students to stay focused on their education. He encouraged them to be serious, disciplined, and committed to their studies. Speaking at the university’s 2024/2025 matriculation ceremony, Prof. Obi-Abang warned the new students to avoid cultism and any form […]
N58.85bn paid to Nigerian students in 12 months — NELFUND amid missing fund saga
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has said it gave out N58.85 billion to help Nigerian students pay their school fees and support their daily needs. This help was given to over 550,000 students in just one year, even as the agency faces questions about missing funds. This update was shared in a statement on […]