Soludo Demotes 6 Teachers for Charging Pupils and Collecting N200 Toilet Fee
In a recent move by the Anambra State Government, six teachers have been dismissed for collecting illegal fees from students, violating the state’s free education policy. The Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) took this action after an investigation uncovered multiple instances of extortion in public schools, particularly at Awada Primary School. The teachers […]
NANS Rejects NECO’s N50,000 Certificate Reprint Fee
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has voiced strong opposition to a recent decision by the National Examination Council (NECO) to impose a hefty fee of N50,000 for reprinting certificates. This announcement, made by Dantani Wushishi, the Registrar of NECO, has raised significant concerns among students who are already grappling with financial challenges. In […]
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 […]