The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has denied circulating news that its members are on strike. In a statement signed by the association’s principal officers, it said, “NAMDA is not on strike, and we will not be blackmailed, coaxed, or lured away from the interest of our members.” It added that, though
Nigeria’s Ministry of Education has confirmed that its official website was hacked to publish statements endorsing the controversial Russian-backed Alabuga Start Programme as a scholarship scheme for young Nigerians. Director of the Federal Scholarship Board, Ndajiwo Asta, said the fraudulent posts, which appeared in 2022 and 2023, were not authorised by the ministry. “We did
A dispute has broken out between the Delta State Ministry of Secondary Education and the Post Primary Education Board (PPEB) over staff postings in public schools. The ministry accused the board of disregarding its authority after both bodies issued separate and conflicting directives on the redeployment of teaching and non-teaching staff. While the ministry transferred
The Federal Ministry of Education says it is considering a partnership with the National Education Awards Programmes (NEAP), a non-governmental organisation that supports youth development through scholarships and advocacy. Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, gave the assurance in Abuja during a courtesy visit by NEAP officials. She said the Ministry was
The Federal Ministry of Education has won the 5th Federal Education Sector Games (FEDUGAM), which ended on Saturday in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The ministry secured 19 gold, 18 silver and eight bronze medals to top the table. The National Examinations Council (NECO) came second with 13 gold, 17 silver and 17 bronze, while the Universal
The Federal Ministry of Education has debunked a rumour spreading online about Aisha Garba, the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), describing it as a “sponsored smear campaign.” Dr Tunji Alausa, in a statement released on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, said the rumour is being circulated by an unknown group called the
The Federal Government (FG) has launched the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF) through the Federal Ministry of Education to provide academic and non-academic staff with access to loans of up to ₦10 million. The loan, capped at 33.3 per cent of tertiary institutions’ staff’s annual salary, is set up to improve the staff’s professional
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has announced plans to collaborate with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to engage the National Assembly on resolving the issue of unpaid salaries for teachers in government-owned schools in Abuja. He spoke on Wednesday at the official launch of the National Policy on Non-State
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 Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has urged the Federal Government to simplify and expedite the financial processes for Unity Schools by allowing the Ministry and its agencies to handle smaller payments. He also suggested that funds be released quarterly to help schools plan more effectively and avoid disruptions. Dr Alausa made this call
