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The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the release of the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) internal results. This was revealed on Thursday, September 19, by NECO Registrar and Chief Executive, Professor Dantani Wushishi, during a press briefing in Minna, Niger State. Professor Wushishi also disclosed that NECO had blacklisted 21 supervisors across 12 […]
Public primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have commenced an indefinite strike following the failure of the six Area Council chairmen to pay outstanding arrears related to the minimum wage and meet other financial obligations. The strike action was confirmed by Comrade Abdullahi Shafa, the FCT Chairman of the Nigeria Union of […]
The Oyo State Government has issued a stern warning to head teachers of all public primary schools, prohibiting any form of meeting during school hours. This directive was delivered by Dr. Nureni Adeniran, Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYO-SUBEB), during a routine inspection of school resumption activities in Ibadan on Tuesday. […]
By Khalid Idris Doya Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Bauchi zone has in consonance with its national secretariat join the solidarity rally in sympathy to some of the union’s victimized members in some universities across the country. It could be recalled that the National Executive Council (NEC) of ASUU met at the University of […]
Private school teachers across Nigeria face significant financial challenges, with many earning monthly salaries between ₦15,000 and ₦30,000—well below the national minimum wage of ₦70,000. The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and other trade unions have called for a review of wages due to the rising cost of living, but the situation remains dire, particularly during […]
The Gombe State University chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has embarked on a total and indefinite strike, citing unmet demands that have long plagued the institution. The decision was announced following a congress meeting held on Wednesday, marking the first internal strike since the university’s establishment. Among the union’s key grievances […]
Renowned educationist and founder of Dorben Polytechnic, Abuja, Dr. Akpan Ekwere, has raised concerns over federal government policies that he claims are stifling polytechnic education in Nigeria. He expressed disappointment that polytechnics, contrary to their founding vision, are being marginalized by policies that undermine their importance in the nation’s educational framework. The American-trained accountant, who […]
In response to the recent fuel price hike, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged the federal government to raise student loans from ₦20,000 to ₦40,000 to alleviate the growing financial pressures on students. The call was made by NANS Senate President, Babatunde Akinteye, during a press conference in Abuja on Monday, where […]
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) is providing Nigerian parents with a convenient option to access funds for school fees and supplies as the new academic term approaches. Through its ‘FastCash’ digital loan solution, FCMB enables parents and guardians to borrow up to ₦200,000 within minutes via the FCMB mobile app or by simply dialing *329*11#. […]
The Kano State Government has postponed the resumption of primary and post-primary schools for the 2024/2025 academic session, citing urgent but undisclosed reasons. The announcement was made in a statement released on Saturday by Balarabe Kiru, Director of Public Enlightenment at the Ministry of Education. According to Kiru, the Commissioner for Education, Umar Doguwa, explained […]