Edo Government Suspends School Resumption Due to Fuel Price Increase
The Edo State Government has announced that all schools in the state will not resume as planned due to the recent rise in fuel prices. In a memo signed by Ojo Akin-Longe, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, it was revealed that the resumption date, originally set for September 9, has been postponed […]
“New Education Policy: Students Must Be 18 to Write SSCE and JAMB Exams by 2025”
Dr. Mike Ene, Secretary General of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), voiced his concerns, noting that while the policy may be well-intentioned, it risks disrupting the education system. Dr. Ene pointed out that in modern Nigeria, many children start school earlier than the recommended age of six. As a result, some students graduate secondary […]
Amidst threats of a nationwide strike, the Federal Government and ASUU will meet on Monday to discuss outstanding issues.
The Federal Government, led by President Tinubu, has announced a meeting with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday, August 26, to address the union’s outstanding demands. Education Minister Prof. Tahir Mamman revealed this on Television Continental’s “Beyond 100 Days” program on Thursday. The meeting comes after ASUU issued a 21-day ultimatum to […]
UNIPORT Demands N649,400 from Final-Year Students for Clearance by October
Final-year students at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) are facing a significant financial burden after the university issued a directive mandating them to pay a staggering N649,400 for clearance by October 4, 2024. This fee is not for tuition but for a series of clearances that cover various aspects of their academic journey. Details […]
Nigerian Government Disburses N850 Million Loan to Students
The Nigerian government is taking a significant step to support education by disbursing N850 million today, July 31, to various educational institutions. This fund is intended to cover student fees and ensure more students have access to higher education. Akintunde Sawyer, the Managing Director of the Nigeria Educational Loan Fund (NELFUND), announced this during a […]
Foreign Scholars Stranded as FG Reduces Their Allowances
Nigerian students studying abroad under the Federal Government’s Bilateral Educational Agreement (BEA) Scholarship are facing hardships after the government announced a reduction in their allowances due to economic challenges in Nigeria. The allowances for scholars in countries like Russia, Morocco, and Algeria have been cut by 12.7%. This decision was communicated in a memo signed […]
Federal Government Sets 18 as Minimum Age for University Admissions
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has announced a new policy: students under 18 years old are no longer eligible for admission to universities and other higher learning institutions in Nigeria. This decision was revealed during the 2024 policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The minister explained that the Federal […]
JAMB Cancels 2024 Direct Entry Candidates Aptitude Test
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will not conduct the aptitude test for candidates applying for Direct Entry in 2024. This means that the test, which was previously required for admission, will no longer be part of the application process for this year. Instead of the aptitude test, the Board […]
BSU Lecturer Criticized for Assaulting Young Man in Class (Video)
A lecturer at Benue State University in Makurdi was recorded physically assaulting a young man during a class. Mr. Ichor Tersagh, a visiting lecturer from the Department of Microbiology at Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, was filmed slapping and knocking the young man on the head in the front of a lecture hall. There are different […]
University staff in Nigeria, including members of SSANU and NASU, staged protests across campuses demanding their salaries.
On July 9, members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) protested on public university campuses, seeking their unpaid salaries. At Ahmadu Bello University and Federal University of Technology, Owerri, staff carried placards urging the government to release withheld salaries and address […]