Teachers in seven local government areas of Ebonyi State began an indefinite strike on Thursday. The strike declared by the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Ebonyi State chapter, was to protest the failure of chairmen of the affected local government areas to clear the backlog of member’s outstanding salaries. The affected local government areas are Ebonyi, […]
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Chioma Awuzie as the substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Dr Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, and made available to PUNCH Online on Thursday, confirmed that Awuzie’s appointment takes effect immediately for a five-year
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The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General YD Ahmed, has urged Corps Members to avoid shortcuts in their pursuit of success, emphasizing the importance of patience, diligence, and perseverance. Addressing the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream Two Corps Members at the NYSC Plateau State Temporary Orientation Camp in Doi-Du, Jos, and
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced sweeping leadership changes at several federal universities in a move aimed at strengthening governance and academic excellence in the nation’s tertiary education system. A statement yesterday by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the changes, which are effective immediately, affect key positions at
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced significant leadership changes at several federal universities, including the University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy, the changes are with immediate effect. At Yakubu Gowon University, President Tinubu dissolved the
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The Federal Government has said it will scrap the Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary Schools (SSS) models in Nigeria. As a replacement, a compulsory 12-year uninterrupted basic education model will be introduced. After the 12-year programme, the child will now move into institutions of higher education. With this decision, the Nigerian Government will
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With the start of ePIN sales for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE), leading payment platform, Remita has pledged to support Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) at ensuring a smooth registration process for Nigerian students. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) recently announced commencement of the registration process
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Student entrepreneurs and small-scale business owners across six universities are set to benefit from a N10m grant provided by Stability and Sustenance in partnership with Engraced Events. The beneficiaries are to be selected when the Stability and Sustenance team storms the six campuses for the Nigeria universities talent and skill monetization campus tour programme from
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The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa has proposed a shift to a 12-year basic education model in Nigeria. Alausa made the proposal on Thursday, in Abuja, at the 2025 Extraordinary National Council of Education meeting, which is the highest education policy-making body in Nigeria. Nigeria currently operates the 9-3-4 system, which consists of nine
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