October 11, 2023
Nigeria: Why North Has Not Moved Forward in Education - Sultan
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alh. Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, has said the North has failed to move forward in education because of non-implementation of past recommendations. Read more »
October 07, 2023
Nigeria: 'Nigeria Produced 38 Female Vice Chancellors Out of 760 in 60 Years'
The secretary-general of the Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU), Professor Yakubu Ochefu, has disclosed that over 720 individuals have held the position… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Nigeria: World Teachers' Day - Nigerian Teachers Speak As They Grapple With Poor Salary, Incentives
"Teachers give a lot more than we get compensated for. Standing an hour to teach is more than what most people do a whole day in their offices; that's why you see most teachers… Read more »
October 03, 2023
Nigeria: Atiku Mum As Chicago Varsity Releases Tinubu's Records, Authenticates Certificate
The Chicago State University (CSU) yesterday released the academic records of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in compliance with the order of the District Court of Northern District of… Read more »
August 20, 2023
Nigeria: First Northern Professor of Education Launches New Books
The first professor of education in northern Nigeria, Adamu Baikie, yesterday launched his books on education and Sabon-Gari, the multi-ethnic quarters in Kano. Read more »
August 10, 2023
Nigeria: How Parents Use Money, Gifts to Compromise Teachers
In recent times, in the quest to provide quality education for their children, many parents have abandoned public schools to enrol their children in private schools. Read more »
July 08, 2023
Nigeria: Word-for-Word - the Report That Nailed Mmesoma
After a drama-filled week, Ejikeme Mmesoma, the 19-year-old student of Anglican Girls' Secondary School, Uruagu, Nnewi, Anambra State, has admitted manipulating her Unified… Read more »
July 06, 2023
Nigeria: 1.5 Million Girls Enrolled in 6 Northern States Schools in 10 Years - Report
No fewer than 1.5 million girls enrolled in schools in six Northern states in the last 10 years under the Girls Education Project Phase III (GEP3). Read more »
July 03, 2023
Nigeria: Borno - Plan International Launches New Project to Return 8, 000 Children to School
Plan International Nigeria and GoalPrime Organization Nigeria (GPON) have announced the launch of a new humanitarian project to improve education for children in Borno, Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Student Loan Comes With Underlying Load of Mess
President Bola Ahmad Tinubu signed into law the bill to establish a Students Loan Fund (SLF) to provide interest-free loans to Nigerians seeking higher education to enhance easy… Read more »
July 01, 2023
Nigeria: Academic Staff Union Opposed to New Curriculum for Universities
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) prepared by the National Universities Commission. Read more »
June 29, 2023
Nigeria: Despite Outcry Over JAMB Cut-Off Marks, Data Shows 140+ Among the Lowest
The yearly minimum cut-off mark by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has over time been generating a lot of concerns. Many believe the mark has become so low and… Read more »
June 12, 2023
Nigeria: Five Things to Know About Students Loan Bill Signed By Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu signed the Students Loan Bill into law on Monday. Read more »
May 30, 2023
Nigeria: Borno to Employ 5,000 Teachers, Start Afternoon Classes in Schools - Zulum
The Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, says 5,000 teachers will be employed to commence afternoon primary and secondary education system to address problems of… Read more »
May 21, 2023
Nigeria: Kebbi With Least Enrolment As 11,350 Teachers Write Qualifying Exams
Registrar of Teachers Registration Council (TRCN), Prof Josiah Ajiboye, said 11,350 candidates on Saturday participated in the first batch of the Professional Qualifying… Read more »
May 13, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari Appoints Ochi'idoma Chancellor Federal University Otuoke
President Muhammadu Buhari has presented letter of appointment to the Paramount Ruler of the Idoma Kingdom, His Royal Majesty ( HRM) Agaba'Idu, Dr Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John as… Read more »
May 03, 2023
Nigeria: Air Peace Bringing Back Items of Evacuees Who Left Egypt Without Luggage - Govt
The belongings of the evacuees who left Egypt without luggage are being conveyed back to Nigeria through by Air Peace. Read more »
April 27, 2023
Nigeria: Towards Abolishing Colonial Legacy of HND/BSc Dichotomy
Why Buhari should sign bill Read more »
April 05, 2023
Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Reinstates 1,288 Sacked Primary School Teachers
The Kaduna State Government has approved the reinstatement of 1,288 public primary school teachers sacked in June 2022 after the conduct of a competency test. Read more »
April 04, 2023
Nigeria: JAMB Apologises As Oyedepo's Varsity Flayed for Barring Hijab-Wearing Candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) yesterday apologised to the hijab-wearing candidates barred on Thursday by the Covenant University, owned by Bishop David… Read more »
November 01, 2022
Nigeria: Kaduna Deploys 2,000 Teachers in 155 Schools to Enhance Girl-Child Education
The Kaduna State government has deployed 2000 teachers in 155 schools across the 23 local government areas (LGAs) of the state as part of efforts to address the constraints of… Read more »
October 18, 2022
Nigeria: Schools' Evening Lessons Affecting Islamiyya Education In FCT - Proprietor
The Proprietor of Isbatuddin Islamiyya School, Kubwa in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Yakubu Julde, has attributed the collapse of many Islamiyya schools in the… Read more »
October 14, 2022
Nigeria: ASUU Finally Suspends Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has finally suspended the strike it embarked up on February 14, 2022. Read more »
October 13, 2022
Nigeria: Govt Hasn't Replaced Pap With Pipeline Surveillance Contract - Scholarship Students
The Association of Presidential Amnesty Students worldwide has denied the rumoured replacement of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) with a pipeline surveillance contract… Read more »
Nigeria: Controversy Trails Plan to Relocate, Merge 3 Public Schools in Kaduna
There is anxiety among residents of Kaduna North LGA of Kaduna State following the decision of the local government council to relocate three public primary schools and merge them… Read more »