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The House of Representatives has proposed a bill to establish the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal University of Nigerian Languages.

The House of Representatives has initiated a bill to create the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal University of Nigerian Languages, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and eight others. This proposed university would promote Nigerian language education, expanding the country’s academic landscape. The bill to establish the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal University of Nigerian Languages is […]

University of Calabar HOD Suspended for Alleged Modification of Exam Scores

The University of Calabar (UniCal) has suspended one of its senior staff, Joseph Akpan, for allegedly altering the exam scores of students. This was made public by the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Florence Obi, during a statement in Calabar. “The lecturer also (allegedly) gave out marks to two students, who did not participate in the examinations,” she […]

SSANU and NASU Warn of Ongoing Strike, Set Three-Week Deadline

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have issued a serious warning: if the Federal Government does not pay four months of withheld salaries within three weeks, they will initiate an indefinite strike. This move comes as part of a broader set of […]

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 […]