Teachers in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have resumed work after a 3-month strike. The teachers returned to school when the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) issued a communiqué, asking them to resume, following an intervention by Mr. Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister. Following the resumption, some pupils expressed their
Mrs. Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, the Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, has received the Nelson Mandela Leadership Award of Excellence and Integrity from the Southern Youth Forum (SYF). Presented by Hon. Olajide Olakunle, the deputy speaker of the forum, the award attests to her leadership and achievements in the
The Federal Government has said that the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) will no longer fund tertiary institutions with less than 1,000 students. According to the federal government, the policy will help restructure the funding framework to maximise the available funds. Announced by Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, the Minister of State for Education at the
The 5th Annual TeensThink International Essay Competition came to a remarkable close at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, bringing together brilliant teenage minds from across Africa in a vibrant showcase of innovation, critical thinking, and ethical perspectives on artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity. Established as a transformative educational platform, the TeensThink International Essay
The University of Ibadan (UI) has come under criticism following continued disciplinary actions against students Ayodele Aduwo, Mide Gbadegesin, and Nice Linus, who peacefully protested the institution’s fee hike in 2024. Both Aduwo and Gbadegesin would be facing the school’s Central Disciplinary Committee for the second time on Monday. Furthermore, for Linus, the price she
The National Universities Commission (NUC), the Regulatory Authority for University Education in Nigeria, has approved the commencement of five Programmes for the Open & Distance Learning Centre of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, ABUAD, with effect from the 2025/2026 Academic session. A statement from the Director of Corporate Affairs of ABUAD, Mr Tunde Olofintila, said the
Augustine Univer, Ilara, has partnered with the Teekay Sickle Cell Foundation to organise a Sickle Cell Awareness Campaign, marking World Sickle Cell Day. The event, held on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the University’s Convocation Hall, drew a large turnout of both students and staff, aiming to educate the University community on the causes, symptoms,
Bells University of Technology, Ota, has been officially approved by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) as an authorised centre for the decentralised Direct Entry (DE) registration process for the 2025/2026 academic session. This significant development is part of JAMB’s strategic initiative to reduce congestion at its Professional Registration Centres (PRCs) and Professional Centres
The Adamawa Famtotiral Development Association of Nigeria (AFDAN) has presented an award of appreciation to Professor Ibrahim Umar, Vice-Chancellor of Modibbo Adama University, Yola, in recognition of his significant contributions to the growth and development of the association. The award ceremony was well attended by academicians, politicians, traditional rulers, and members of the general public.
It was all about promoting the Yoruba Heritage, from the language to the artistry, outfits, and rich culture, as the Yoruba Education Students Association of Nigeria (YESAN), University of Lagos (UNILAG) chapter, rolled out the drums for its annual YESAN Day. The Glass House, Faculty of Education, UNILAG, was the place to be for several
