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 […]
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Teachers In Banditry-Affected Areas Deserve Special Allowance – NUT Chair
Mallam Abdullahi Muhammad, the Katsina State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), shed light on the challenges faced by teachers in the banditry-ravaged areas in an interview with Punch. Acknowledging the severe security challenges in the state, Muhammad commended Governor Dikko Radda’s proactive approach, emphasizing the governor’s commitment to addressing security concerns across […]
Education: Bauchi Teachers Applauded For Their Contributions
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 […]
FG Completes Process On Reviewed Remuneration Package For Teachers
Federal government through the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission has completed work on the reviewed remuneration package for teachers in basic and secondary schools including provisions for rural posting allowance, science teachers’ allowance and peculiar allowance. The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during the occasion of World […]
9mobile Equip 100 Teachers in Kano With Innovative Teaching Skills
Nigeria’s caring telecom brand, 9mobile, has organized a one-day train-the-trainer workshop for teachers in Kano in partnership with the Kano State Ministry of Education where 100 teachers were trained on innovative teaching skills, Siggy reports. The teachers in attendance were drawn from both the Junior and Senior secondary schools across the ancient city. The workshop […]
Gov Yahaya Grants Approval For Recruitment of 1000 Fresh Teachers
Gombe state Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya (Dan Majen Gombe), has granted approval for the recruitment of 1000 fresh teachers by Gombe State Teachers’ Service Commission, TSC as part of efforts towards consolidating on the objectives of his declaration of a ‘state of emergency’ on education. This development was made known by the Chairman of the […]
Retirement Age For Teachers Nationwide Now 65, Buhari Signs Act
Retirement age for teachers throughout Nigeria is now 65, as President Muhammadu Buhari assented to Harmonised Retirement Age for Teachers in Nigeria Act, 2022. The bill was one of the four bills recently passed by the National Assembly which Buhari signed on Friday. The Harmonised Retirement Age for Teachers in Nigeria Act provides for the […]
Zamfara Govt Recruits 110 Secondary Teachers – Commissioner
Zamfara State government has recruited additional 110 teachers to give extra lessons to the students in order to cover up for the period schools were shut down in the state. This was disclosed by the commissioner for information, Ibrahim Magaji Dosara, at a press briefing in the Gusau, as the state government approves the reopening […]