Unpaid salary: UniJos ASUU embarks on strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the University of Jos has started an indefinite strike. The decision was made because their June salaries have not been paid. ASUU announced that the strike would begin at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, July 4. The announcement came in a press release signed by Professor Jurbe Molwus, […]
YABATECH ex-student kicks after he was denied entry into the school’s Epe campus because of his hairstyle
A former student of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has spoken out after he was stopped from entering the school’s Epe campus because of his hairstyle. The young man arrived at the campus gate wearing an Afro-style haircut. However, the security officers at the entrance told him he couldn’t come in because of how his […]
NYSC denies two-month service extension for corps member who criticised Tinubu
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has said that it did not extend the service year of Lagos-based corps member Rita Uguamaye, also known online as Raye, because of her criticism of President Bola Tinubu. A few months ago, Raye became popular online after she spoke out against the government, blaming it for the rising […]
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 […]