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The Federal Government has announced plans to recruit 2,000 teachers per state annually to tackle the growing shortage of teachers across Nigeria. This initiative will span the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, bringing the total number of new hires to 74,000 teachers. According to the Ministry of Education, the policy is set to […]
Governor Muhammadu Yahaya of Gombe State has lauded teachers in the state and across Nigeria for their dedication, resilience, and commitment to shaping the next generation, emphasizing that quality education is unattainable without substantial investment in teachers’ well-being and professional development. In a statement commemorating World Teachers’ Day, signed by the Director-General of Press Affairs […]
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) announced on Saturday that 23 states across the country, along with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have implemented the new retirement age of 65 for teachers. This policy, introduced in 2020 by former President Muhammadu Buhari, increased the retirement age from 60 to 65 years. Titus Amba, the National […]
A principal from Zamfara State has been recognized as the best nationwide at the 2024 Presidential Teachers and School Excellence Award. October 5th is celebrated annually as World Teachers’ Day, designated by UNESCO in 1994 to recognize and appreciate teachers’ important role in transforming society. The 2024 teachers’ award winners were announced and presented with […]
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 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 […]
Data obtained exclusively by our correspondent from the National Union of Teachers in Abuja reveals that 18 states in Nigeria have not recruited new teachers in the past five years, exacerbating concerns over the shortage of educators nationwide. The Universal Basic Education Commission recently highlighted the critical shortfall of teachers in public schools, where over […]
The National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) has trained head teachers, education officers, and principals in the southwest on effective school management. The training, organized by NIEPA in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission, took place during a five-day workshop in Ondo, Ondo State. The event attracted stakeholders from the six Southwestern […]
Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Highlights Exclusion of Teachers’ Professional Salary Structure from 2024 Budget During the solemn assembly at the NUT secretariat in Abuja, National President Titus Amba expressed concern over the absence of the restructured professional salary structure for teachers in the 2024 budget. The union persists in advocating for its implementation and […]
By Garba Adamu Gwangwangwan Teachers in Bauchi State have been Commended for their contributions in providing knowledge to the student which make them sound in their respective area of studies. The commendation was made by Education secretary Bauchi local government area, Hassan Salmanu during the second speech and price giving day of Governments day Junior […]