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The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Ministry of Education to initiate a pilot program in select schools across the country to evaluate the feasibility and benefits of using local languages as a medium of instruction. This resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Kalejaiye Adeboye Paul (APC, Lagos), emphasizing the […]
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has approved a monthly maintenance allowance of ₦200,000 for principals of secondary schools across the state. This initiative is aimed at addressing immediate infrastructural needs in schools without delays. The announcement was made on Monday during the Sokoto State 2025 Citizens Budget Discussion held at the Sultan Abubakar Maccido […]
In what appears to be a true reflection of genuine rescue to people in Zamfara State, Hon. Abdulmalik Zubairu Zannan Bungudu, the representative for Bungudu/Maru Federal Constituency, has directed the immediate payment of registration fees for all Zamfara indigenes studying at the Federal University Gusau (FUG) who have not yet settled their school fees. This […]
Teachers in 11 Nigerian states are barred from being promoted to Grade Level 16 within their respective civil services, an investigation revealed. Data obtained from the National Union of Teachers (NUT) in Abuja highlights that most affected teachers are in primary schools, where promotions beyond certain levels have been consistently denied. For years, the NUT […]
The Director-General of the National Teachers Institute (NTI), Professor Garba Maitafsir, recently expressed concern over the declining quality of education in Nigeria. Recalling an experience from his time as a university lecturer, Professor Maitafsir revealed that he once encountered a PhD student who was unable to write his own name correctly. He attributed such issues […]
The John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA) has equipped over 15,000 public and civil servants with essential skills aimed at driving professional excellence and improving service delivery. This milestone was highlighted by Precious Imuwahen Ajoonu, the Director-General of JOOPSA, during the Academy’s Open House event held in Benin, which also included an awards presentation […]
The Federal Government has abolished the 18-year minimum age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The policy change was announced by the new Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who hinted at broader plans to review the country’s education policy. In his inaugural press conference on Wednesday in Abuja, Dr. Alausa emphasized that […]
The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) has announced scholarships for minors recently detained for participating in the #EndBadGovernance protests in August. The Federal Government released the minors and has since dropped all charges against them. At a press briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, Abdulmumuni Kundak, Chairman of the newly formed NAPPS Board […]
The National Examination Council (NECO) has announced an adjustment to the timetable for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, in light of the upcoming governorship election in Ondo State. This update was shared on NECO’s official website on Monday under the notice titled, “Adjusted 2024 SSCE External Timetable.” NECO has advised candidates to […]
In response to a recent press statement from the Zamfara State Government, prominent scholar Dr. Al-Amin Tsafe has issued a strong critique of the state’s handling of its sponsored students at Cyprus International University. Dr. Tsafe’s comments came after Governor Dauda Lawal’s spokesperson released details about the committee sent to address the students’ challenges. Tsafe’s […]