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Uba Sani Extends Retirement age for Kaduna Teachers
Governor of Kaduna, Uba Sani has approved improved welfare packages for teachers in the state, including the extension of their retirement age to 65 years. This was contained in sa statement issued by the state’s commissioner for information, Ahmed Maiyaki noting that the new measures took effect from August 1, 2025. He stated that […]
FG Reopens 47 Unity Schools After 4-Week Closure
The Federal Government has announced the reopening of the 47 unity schools across the country, earlier shut down over security concerns. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Education made this announcement in a statement, which noted that the decision to reopen the affected colleges reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the Federal Government to […]
Federal Government Bans Transfers into SS3 in Public, Private Schools
The Federal Government has announced a nationwide ban on the transfer and admission of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in both public and private secondary schools. The directive, which addresses growing concerns over examination malpractice, particularly the use of “special centres” during external exams, aims to safeguard the integrity and credibility of […]
Federal Government Launches N50m Grant to Boost Student Innovation
The Federal Government has introduced a N50 million Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) to support innovation, research, and entrepreneurship in universities and other tertiary institutions. Launching the programme in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said the grant is a national investment in young innovators and aligns with the government’s education goals. He explained […]
FG, ASUU Begin talks on 40% pay rise
Lecturers under the Academic Staff Union of Universities are likely to receive a salary increase, as the Federal Government reportedly proposed a 40 per cent increase. The proposal comes as ASUU leadership prepares to return to the negotiation table with the Federal Government delegation headed by Yayale Ahmed, following a consensus reached at the National […]
ADC Accuses Government of Abandoning Safe Schools Initiative
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says the Federal Government has quietly abandoned the Safe Schools Initiative, a programme created to protect students and teachers from attacks.
Federal Government Launches Online Classes for Students Nationwide
The Federal Ministry of Education has introduced Inspire Live(s), a new online real-time learning programme designed to give students across Nigeria wider access to quality education.
FG Launches N50m Innovation Grant Portal for Student
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade. At the launch, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said the initiative was central to the government’s innovation drive. In his words, “The President has challenged us to look for the next Moonshot within our tertiary institutions. “We […]
Nigerian Education Loan Fund to Extend Support to Vocational Training
This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance Nigeria’s workforce and align with the Federal Government’s focus on both education and skills development. NELFUND’s Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr, revealed that the extension of the loan scheme is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of fostering inclusive human capital development. He emphasized that […]
Tinubu Seeks Stakeholders’ Support for Tertiary Education Funding
President Bola Tinubu has urged broader collaboration in addressing the funding challenges facing Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. Speaking at the convocation ceremony of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, the President called on stakeholders to join efforts with the government to strengthen the system. Tinubu, represented by the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Universities Commission, […]