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 …
Read More »ASUU Issues 14-Day Ultimatum to FG, Threatens Strike Over Unresolved Issues
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 …
Read More »WASSCE: Students Attack Teachers for Refusing to Allow Cheating at Ghanaian School
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 …
Read More »DJ Cuppy Earns New Degree from London School of Economics, Promotes Love for Education
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 …
Read More »161 Nigerian Students Denied UK Entry Over Border Issues, Sparking Concerns
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 …
Read More »NYSC Enforces IT Certificate Requirement for Polytechnic Graduates, Bars Entry to Camp
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 …
Read More »Controversy Erupts Over FG’s New Policy Pegging WASSCE/JAMB Age at 18
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 …
Read More »FG Postpones Crucial Meeting with ASUU, Raising Concerns Over Potential Nationwide Strike
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, …
Read More »FG to Meet ASUU on Monday as Union Stands Firm on Strike Notice
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, …
Read More »FG to Recruit 3,500 Teachers for Unity Colleges, Promoting Equal Employment Opportunities
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 …
Read More »NSITF Aims To Enroll One Million Annually And Seeks To Include NYSC Members In Social Insurance
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 …
Read More »Lagos State offers assistance programs to help children prosper in spite of family abuse
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 …
Read More »How to check WAEC Result 2024 via Online and SMS
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 …
Read More »JAMB to include verbal reasoning in examination from 2024
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 …
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