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 […]
ASUU President, Chris Piwuna, stated this while speaking on a national Television, insisting that the government has been slow in responding to their demands, despite ongoing negotiations. He recalled that the union had given the government three weeks to address its grievances after a previous meeting in Sokoto, but received no communication during that period. […]
Enforces “No Payment No Exams” Policy, 5,000 Students Affected The Registrar of the institution, Ademola Bobola in a memo announced the strict enforcement of its “no payment of school charges, no examination” policy, insisting that repeated reminders to defaulters had been ignored. Bobola also said the university management has received the list of students who […]
In its commitment to providing quality and functional education to all students in Osun State, the State government has announced a ban on graduation ceremonies for Nursery and Kindergarten pupils. The announcement was made in a statement released by the Osun State Ministry of Education signed by its Permanent Secretary, M. A. K. Jimoh, which also […]
The Director of Polytechnic and Allied Programmes, NBTE, Fatimah Kabir Umar, disclosed this while speaking to newsmen during the NBTE’s accreditation visit to Harvarde College of Science, Business and Management Studies, Obada, Abeokuta. The NBTE stated that despite its fair share of challenges, Polytechnic education in the country remains on the right path, helping to […]
The concerns came amid the Jigawa State Ministry of Higher Education’s announcement of the resumption schedule and readiness. In separate exclusive interviews with journalists in Dutse, the parents shared their thoughts about the upcoming school term, highlighting the financial strain involved. Hauwa Bello, a mother of three, said, “It is becoming very difficult to provide […]
Garba disclosed this in a statement issued on her official X account, noting that particular focus will be on riverine and historically significant communities. “As part of our ongoing campaign for inclusive and equitable education for every Nigerian child, I embarked on an inspection tour across riverine communities in Lagos State, covering Ibeshe, Moba, Ojo, […]
This piece of information was disclosed in a statement signed by Special Adviser on Basic and Secondary Education to the Governor, Kenechukwu Nwosu, noting that the induction will run for 12 days. According to the statement, the training programme is being facilitated by the Education Reform Implementation Team with support from Lead Master Trainers previously […]