In a landmark achievement for Nigeria’s education sector, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has secured the commitment of the Qatar Foundation to partner with the Federal Government in addressing the challenge of over 15 million out-of-school children, including Almajiri pupils, across the country. During a high-level meeting with Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser […]
Ondo State Governor Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa has reiterated his administration’s dedication to revitalising the state’s education sector. He made the remarks during the inauguration of the newly formed Ondo State Teaching Service Commission Board at the Cocoa Conference Centre in Akure on Monday. According to a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities will on Monday (today) commence a two-week warning strike after the ultimatum issued to the Federal Government elapsed on Sunday. The announcement was made by the National President of the union, Prof. Chris Piwuna, at a press briefing at the University of Abuja on Sunday. The renewed standoff between
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The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors of all federal universities across the country to strictly implement the no-work-no-pay policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) currently on strike. The directive was contained in a circular dated October 13, 2025, and signed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa. According to
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After several sleepless nights, multiple examinations and nerve wracking weeks of refreshing your jamb portal. Finally, you’ve been offered an admission into your preferred tertiary institution. Congratulations are in order. You’ve become what university students call a “fresher”, an undergraduate, and you’re already one step closer to fulfilling your academic dreams. The university is an
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Educational system for a very long time has always had it spotlight on students when it comes to assessments, how are their grades like? Are they punctual to class? Do they attended classes? How often are assignments being given to them to keep them busy and also make sure that they actually understand whatever course
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The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, experienced a remarkable development on Friday, October 10, 2025, as Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, donated 21 brand new shuttle buses to the institution. The donation, representing the first phase of a total of 50 buses, fulfills her promise to improve transportation on campus and promote a
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The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has formally dissociated itself from the ongoing strike action reportedly declared by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), emphasizing that it remains committed to maintaining stability and progress within Nigeria’s tertiary education system. In a statement released by its National President, Dr. Niyi Sunmonu, the union dismissed circulating
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In Nigeria, parenting is often described as an act of deep sacrifice, a lifelong commitment to nurturing, guiding, and protecting one’s children. From the day a child is born, parents take pride in shaping their destiny, determining what school they attend, what career path they follow, and sometimes, even who they should love or marry.
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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced a major revision to subject combinations for candidates sitting for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), introducing new rules that significantly alter long-standing academic groupings across Nigerian secondary schools. According to an update confirmed by Edugist, the examination body has now restricted the subject Economics exclusively
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The Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, has welcome its emergence as the 11th best university in Nigeria in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings. In a statement on Sunday, the university noted that the new ranking, benchmarked against the 2026 assessment year, marked an improvement from the 2025 rating, in which FUOYE placed 12th among
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The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has reaffirmed its collaboration with the West African Examinations Council to enhance assessment standards and drive technological transformation. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday following the recent state committee meeting of WAEC, held under the Ministry’s supervision. The commissioner for basic and secondary education,
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A United States–based language expert, Dr. Foluso Okebiorun, has called for the inclusion of Nigerian Pidgin English in the national school curriculum, describing the language as a vital unifying force and cultural asset that reflects the nation’s creativity and resilience. Okebiorun, a former faculty member at Northshore Community College in Massachusetts and a former public
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In the wisdom of our elders, it is said that when dialogue ends, discord begins. The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) stand once again at the crossroads of negotiation and confrontation — a path that has, for too long, defined the rhythm of our higher education system. On October 12,
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