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,” […]
NARD President, Mohammad Usman Suleiman, disclosed this in a statement, saying the association’s advocacy is about saving the Nigerian health system, not personal gains or political interests. Recall that the association declared that it would embark on a nationwide indefinite strike starting from November 1, following the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum earlier issued to […]
This was according to a statement signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, stating that the funds were released through the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation. “A total of ₦2.311 billion, representing Batch 8 salary and promotion arrears, has been released through the Office of the Accountant-General […]
The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, made this known in Abuja while speaking during a press conference ahead of the 2025 National Youth Day. Olawande, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Muhammed Abdullahi, said the youth day will bring together youths across Nigeria. He said, “It is a timely reminder that the […]
The party made the call in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stressing that it takes any threat to Nigeria’s democratic order with the utmost seriousness. The ADC said it has been closely monitoring reports linking some arrested military officers to the purported coup, alongside media claims that a former southern […]
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 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 […]
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. […]