The Federal Government says it has released ₦2.3 billion to clear outstanding salary and promotion arrears of university lecturers, reaffirming its commitment to revitalising Nigeria’s tertiary education sector through steady funding and reforms. Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa announced the release in Abuja, saying the payment—labelled Batch 8—was processed through the Office of the Accountant-General
For thousands of lecturers and non-academic staff across Nigeria, the wait for financial relief continues. Under the Federal Government’s new Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund, only 9,000 out of 33,000 verified applicants have received payments — a fraction that has left many feeling overlooked. On X (formerly Twitter), some education workers described the rollout as
The Federal Government has taken a significant step toward making Nigerian classrooms more inclusive for children with disabilities. It has directed all teacher training institutions across the country to include sign language education in their programmes. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, announced the directive during the 2025 International Day of
The federal government (FG) has mentioned that English and Mathematics are still core subjects in the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The clarification came after a tertiary admission policy stated that non-science students no longer need Mathematics as an admission requirement. Boriowo Folasade, the Federal Ministry of Education’s spokesperson, stated, “All students must continue to
The Federal Government has directed all teacher training institutions in Nigeria to incorporate sign language education into their curricula to foster inclusive learning for children with hearing impairments. Minister of State for Education, Prof Suwaiba Said Ahmad, made the announcement on Friday in Abuja during the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child celebration, themed
Only about a third of Nigerian schools have basic handwashing facilities, according to new data from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The agency said 35 per cent of schools have access to soap and water, while just eight per cent of Nigerians can correctly demonstrate proper handwashing techniques. It warned that poor hygiene continues
The Projects Development Institute (PRODA), under the Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, has announced the commencement of implementing its 2025 Capital Budget alongside the extended 2024 Capital Budget. In a statement, PRODA said the execution of capital projects will follow a warrant-driven arrangement, in line with the Federal Government’s revised Cash Management Policy
The Federal Government has revised Nigeria’s tertiary admission policy, removing Mathematics as a compulsory subject for candidates seeking admission into Arts and Humanities. The new guideline, approved by the Ministry of Education, aims to make higher education more inclusive and eliminate barriers that have excluded many qualified students. Under the policy, Mathematics remains mandatory only
The Federal Government has begun distributing over 800 interactive smart boards to primary and secondary schools across Nigeria as part of efforts to modernise classroom teaching. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, launched the initiative on Friday at Queen’s College, Lagos, explaining that it aligns with the government’s goal of introducing digital technology into the
The Federal Government has launched a new effort to stop the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) from going on another nationwide strike. Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, said President Bola Tinubu has ordered that every step be taken to keep students in school and end recurring disruptions in the university calendar. Alausa
