The house urged the Education Ministry and state governments to make provisions in the 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029 budgets for the recruitment of computer teachers, construction of computer halls with internet facilities, provision of standby generators, and assessment of private schools’ readiness before fully implementing the CBT policy in 2030. This follows widespread concerns […]
Minister of Education Tunji Alausa announced that English will now serve as the language of instruction from pre-primary to tertiary levels. He said the decision followed data showing that teaching in local languages had contributed to poor student performance in national examinations such as WAEC, NECO, and JAMB. Alausa described the move as “evidence-based governance,” […]
In a statement, the Director of Strategic Communications, Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, said the milestone was achieved less than a year after the programme was launched on May 24, 2024. He described it as evidence that the scheme is gaining strong national traction and public trust. According to the agency, over N116bn has […]
In a statement, the school’s communication office said it had noticed a rise in unapproved filming across the campus, including inside hostels. The university explained that there are already procedures for getting permission to use its premises and that these rules are meant to maintain safety, order, and protect the school’s image. The university further […]
The institution management dismissed the claims after a video circulated on social media, claiming that the school was involved in such an act. Malam Auwalu Umar, Director of Public Affairs Directorate of the University, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Zaria, describing the viral AI-generated video as misleading, aimed at misinforming the […]
During a meeting with a delegation from PLAN International, Shettima emphasised the importance of initiatives like the school feeding programme in reducing the number of out-of-school children. He invited teenager Joy Ogah to symbolically take over his seat as “one-day Vice President” to advocate for the rights of the girl-child, pledging continued government collaboration with […]
This was disclosed in a statement released by NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. The agency said the application window will run from Thursday, October 23, 2025, to Saturday, January 31, 2026. NELFUND urged fresh students to apply using their Admission Number or JAMB Registration Number in place of a matriculation number. It appealed […]
Speaking before the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund at the National Assembly, ASUU warned that without consistent and adequate funding, the challenges facing higher education in the country would persist. The ASUU President, Chris Piwuna, who spoke on behalf of the union, stated that the ongoing two-week warning strike resulted from longstanding issues. […]
A circular signed by Education Minister Tunji Alausa directed university heads to conduct a physical headcount of academic staff and submit detailed reports distinguishing those working from those participating in the strike. Salaries of striking lecturers are to be withheld. The directive, also sent to key government officials and agencies, stated that the government will […]
The Secretary to the State Government, Ikhilor Musa, announced the sack in a statement, without giving reasons for the dismissal. Erewele was described as “an accomplished educationist and administrator” with more than two decades of experience in Nigeria’s education sector. “Dr Erewcle has served in various leadership capacities, including as a lecturer, education consultant, and […]