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 […]
The National President of the union, Prof. Chris Piwuna, disclosed this at a press briefing at the University of Abuja. The renewed standoff between ASUU and the government comes amid ongoing negotiations aimed at averting another round of industrial unrest in public universities. Recall that the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed in Abuja that […]
Speaking at an event in Ibadan, the State Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Segun Olayiwola, said the State Executive Council carefully debated the issue over several meetings but concluded that the extension would block job openings for new entrants into the public service. “If we allow it to be raised to 65, those who […]
In a statement issued in Abuja, the Fund said the portal would be accessible for a limited period, urging institutions to take full advantage of the opportunity. The verification is part of the ongoing 2024/2025 student loan application process. NELFUND warned that failure to complete the exercise within the window will lead to disqualification from […]
Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, issued the order during a meeting with heads of institutions, expressing concern that several schools have failed to effectively use funds meant for infrastructure development. He said unutilised allocations would be verified and possibly redirected to priority projects, warning that institutions would no longer be allowed to carry over unused […]