Education

New Policy: NYSC Rejects HND Graduates at Orientation Camps

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has begun enforcing a new policy that affects Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates at orientation camps across Nigeria. As the NYSC orientation camps opened nationwide, HND graduates without Industrial Training (IT) certification were turned away, leading to frustration and disappointment among those affected. The NYSC’s recent directive mandates that […]

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FG Lists Recognized Universities in Togo and Benin Republic

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially recognized only eight universities in Togo and Benin Republic as accredited institutions authorized to award degrees to Nigerian students. This announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics program. Mamman revealed that over 22,500 Nigerians had obtained fake […]

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Zamfara Govt Renovates 350 Schools Despite Security Challenges

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has announced the renovation of 350 schools across the state, despite significant security challenges. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Governor Lawal discussed his administration’s focus on infrastructure development and the steps being taken to address the pervasive insecurity in the region. “We’re just barely […]

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Governor Yusuf to Furnish Kano Schools With 50,000 Desks, Chairs

The Kano State Government has launched a significant initiative to fabricate 50,000 classroom desks and other essential school furniture, aiming to enhance the learning environment for students across the state. This project is a key part of the government’s broader efforts to reduce the high number of out-of-school children in Kano. During a supervisory visit […]

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MTN Donates 4,600 Tablets to Nigerian Govt to Enhance Education

MTN Nigeria has donated 4,600 tablets to the Federal Government of Nigeria, marking a significant step toward improving the quality of education across the country. These tablets come pre-installed with the innovative uLesson app, a digital learning platform specifically designed to enhance educational outcomes for Nigerian students. The devices will be distributed to secondary schools […]

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BREAKING: ASUU Issues 21-Day Strike Notice to Fed Govt

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 21-day strike notice to the Federal Government, signaling its intention to embark on a nationwide strike. This development was confirmed by sources within the National Executive Council (NEC) of ASUU, following a meeting held at the University of Ibadan. According to reports obtained, the notice […]

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ZSUBEB Conducts CBT Exam to Screen Candidates for ES Positions

The Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB), under the leadership of Professor Nasir Garba Anka (Makaman Sokoto South), recently conducted a Computer-Based Test (CBT) examination for 72 staff members. This examination marks a significant step in the board’s efforts to select new Education Secretaries for the fourteen local government areas in the state. In […]

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Nigeria Faces Teacher Crisis as Over 30% Leave Service in 3 Years – UBEC

The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Hamid Bobboyi, revealed that Nigeria has lost over 30% of its teaching workforce in the past three years, with no significant replacements made to address the shortfall. Bobboyi disclosed this alarming trend during a six-day training organized by the Kano State Universal Basic Education Board […]

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Fed Govt Announces Recruitment of 3,500 Teachers for Unity Colleges

The Federal Government has announced plans to recruit 3,500 teaching staff across Federal Unity Colleges nationwide. This initiative, aimed at enhancing the quality of education, was revealed by Dr. Yusuf Sununu, Minister of State for Education, during a two-day National Stakeholders’ Forum on Senior Secondary Education in Nigeria. The forum, themed “Revitalising Senior Secondary Education […]

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NELFund Expands Student Loan Access to 22 More State-Owned Institutions

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) has cleared 22 more state-owned tertiary institutions to apply for student loans. In a recent announcement on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, NELFund confirmed that students from these institutions are now eligible to apply for loans via its portal, nelf.gov.ng. The approval came after a review by the […]