The Federal Ministry of Education has confirmed that the last binding agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) was signed in 2009. In a statement released on its official X handle, the ministry explained that the clarification followed recent comments by Education Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa,
The Federal Government has warned that from 2027, secondary schools without certified teachers will no longer be allowed to serve as centres for public examinations. The directive was issued in a memo by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, to the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). It requires all teachers in both public
The Federal Government has approved 26 trade courses under a revised technical education curriculum set to take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session. The Federal Ministry of Education announced that all Federal Science and Technical Colleges will be converted to Federal Technical Colleges under the new framework. Each institution will offer a minimum of six
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has announced a major revamp of Nigeria’s technical education curriculum to reduce overload, strengthen trade competencies, align with global standards, and prepare young Nigerians for current industrial demands. Boriowo Folasade, the Director of Press and Public Relations of the Ministry of Education announced this in a press
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has restated its commitment to promoting education and human capacity development in the region. The Deputy Director of Education, Health, and Social Services, Florence Ediagbonya, pledged during a sensitisation rally in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, marking International Literacy Day. She said the rally was aimed at raising awareness about
As Nigeria marked World Literacy Day 2025, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) urged Nigerians to see reading and writing as key tools for building a stronger, more united country. Speaking at the event, NOA’s Director General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, said literacy is not just about going to school. It is instrumental to fighting poverty, encourages
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has organised a capacity workshop for its legal officers in a move to strengthen professional service delivery and improve statutory compliance. Speaking at the one-day training held in Abuja, the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, emphasised the crucial role of legal officers in guiding management decisions,
The Federal Government has reassured its commitment to strengthening the Safe Schools Programme in order to ensure that students are secure in their learning environment. Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Abel Enitan, gave the assurance on Tuesday during the commemoration of the International Day to Protect Education from Attack (IDEA), themed “Challenging
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Muhammed Idris, has explained that President Bola Tinubu established the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to ensure that no Nigerian child is denied higher education due to financial constraints. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Ibadan on Monday, Idris said Nigeria has struggled with weak human
The Federal Government has reinstated History as a compulsory subject for pupils from Primary 1 to Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS 3), a move education stakeholders have described as a milestone in curriculum reform. According to the Federal Government, the new framework will streamline the number of subjects taught across primary, junior secondary, senior secondary,
