Education

A 15-year-old Senior Secondary School (SSS) student, Chinaemere Opara, has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Ministry of Education, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), and the National Universities Commission (NUC) over a new policy restricting university admissions to applicants who are at least 16 years old. Opara, who …

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned Nigerians to hold the Federal Government responsible if they are forced to embark on another strike because they have refused to listen to their cry.  In a statement from ASUU’s Nsukka Zone, the union highlighted the government’s failure to address key …

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, threatening to resume strike action if lingering issues from the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement are not addressed. In a statement released on Wednesday, September 25, ASUU President Emmanuel Osodeke emphasized the union’s frustration with the …

Tensions escalated at Christian Methodist Senior High School (Chrimeto) in Ghana as students allegedly attacked teachers after they refused to allow cheating during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) that occurred not too long ago. The students, frustrated by strict supervision, reportedly began throwing stones and sachets …

Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has achieved yet another academic milestone by earning a degree from the prestigious London School of Economics.   The daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, revealed her latest academic accomplishment on Instagram on September 6, expressing her passion for education.   “Another qualification in the …

A total of 161 Nigerian students were denied entry at UK airports between 2021 and 2023, despite having secured admission and visas to study in the United Kingdom. This denial, which affected 11.3% of the total 1,425 international students turned away during this period, has raised significant concerns. The UK …

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has begun enforcing its new policy, barring polytechnic and monotechnic graduates without proof of completing the mandatory one-year Industrial Training (IT) from entering orientation camps.   This directive, aimed at ensuring that graduates are proficient in both theoretical and practical aspects of their education, was …

The Federal Government’s recent decision to set the minimum age for writing the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) and the Joint Admissions Matriculation Examination (JAMB) at 18 has sparked mixed reactions across Nigeria. While some educators, including the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), support the policy, arguing that …

The much-anticipated meeting between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), originally scheduled for August 26, has been postponed, heightening concerns over the possibility of another nationwide strike by university lecturers.   ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke, confirmed the postponement, which was announced by the Minister of Education, …

The Federal Government has scheduled a crucial meeting with the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) for Monday, August 26, in a bid to address the union’s recent strike notice.   ASUU, known for its unwavering stance on educational issues, issued a 21-day strike notice on August 20, …

The Federal Government has announced a plan to recruit 3,500 teachers for Unity Colleges across Nigeria, aiming to improve education quality and provide equal employment opportunities. The Minister of Education, Hon. Yusuf Sununu, revealed this initiative during a two-day National Stakeholders’ Forum on Senior Secondary Education in Nigeria. The recruitment …

NSITF has set a goal to significantly increase its coverage by enrolling one million new beneficiaries every year. This expansion aims to provide financial protection and security to a larger segment of the population. During a recent retreat with legislative committees, NSITF’s Managing Director, Oluwaseun Faleye, announced plans to extend …

Children who have seen intimate partner abuse at home can now participate in an ongoing Support and Healing Group Program offered by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Abuse Agency (DSVA). This program seeks to give impacted children a safe and supportive environment through the Psychosocial Department. The program offers …

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for school candidates. The examination body made this announcement on Monday 12th August, 2024, via the micro blogging platform, X. The post read, “The West African Examinations Council is …

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said that candidates for its Direct Entry examination would from 2024 undertake cognitive and verbal reasoning tests. The Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, on Monday 11th December, reiterated this during a virtual meeting with Commissioners of Education of the 36 States of the …