Nigerian governors under the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have collaborated with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and New Globe to fix foundational learning issues. The decision to improve foundational learning was made at the State-Level Workshop on Foundational Learning and Out-of-School Children, held in Abuja on Thursday, July 31, 2025. According to the NGF,
The Federal Government (FG) has urged the staff of Nigerian universities not to embark on their proposed nationwide strike. The appeal came after the 21-day ultimatum issued to the government by the leaders of the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT). To prevent the looming industrial action, the Federal Governmentmet with the leadership of the
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has prosecuted a total of 110 people for examination malpractice. According to the examination body, 70 people were prosecuted between 2019 and 2024, and 10 people were convicted. Recently, JAMB mentioned that it was preparing to prosecute over 60 individuals for misconduct during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has celebrated the retirement of five professors in August. Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS, congratulated each professor for their service to the university. The professors, Christopher Bode, Austin Otegbulu, Olusoji George, Emmanuel Ajibola Jeje, and Olajide Ayinla Olawale appreciated the institution’s senate and community for the opportunity to serve. In
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed ₦6.7 million to 96 students at the Nigerian Army College of Education (NACOE), Ilorin, Kwara State. In response, the institution posted a letter on its X handle, acknowledging the donation and appreciating the organisation. “The disbursement was successfully received on Monday, July 28 2025, for a total
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Yobe State University chapter, has called off its industrial strike action embarked upon on July 11, 2025. The Chairman of the branch, Ahmed Karage, revealed that the Association has reached a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Yobe State Government to address the remaining demands. “Following the Memoranda
Prof Joy Uguru, the Head of Department (HOD), Linguistics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has commended ex-students of the department for remembering to give back to their alma mater. Uguru made the commendation in Nsukka, while receiving chairs, tables, ceiling fans and other items donated by the Class of 2004 of the department. She said the
Students of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, have celebrated the payment of their tuition and long-awaited upkeep allowances facilitated by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). In a video shared by presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, via his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, students were captured dancing and chanting joyfully in what appeared to
Solicitude Beyond Borders Foundation (SBBF), an organisation providing basic education and skills acquisition for out-of-school kids and unemployed youths, has partnered with the Obidient Movement. In an interview, Slater Christopher, SBBF Founder, said the partnership is to train and engage grassroots youths. He noted, “We understand that real governance and building of a good society
The Federal Government has launched the Diaspora BRIDGE Portal, a digital platform designed to link Nigerian academics and professionals in the diaspora with local universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and research institutes. The platform enables diaspora experts to register as collaborators, submit their professional profiles, and engage in partnerships that align with Nigeria’s national development
