In today’s world, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, popularly called STEM, have dominated the conversations. Whether it is in the universities, the workplace or among policymakers, the focus has always been on STEM, and little attention is given to other areas of learning. Experts are beginning to worry that the humanities and arts are being
University students nationwide have welcomed the suspension of the two-week warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), following a late-night National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja. ASUU said it suspended the strike after renewed discussions with the Federal Government and commitments to address long-standing issues, including funding, welfare and implementation of
The House of Representatives has approved the establishment of four new federal universities in Borno, Imo, Kaduna and Kano States to expand access to higher education in Nigeria. This followed the adoption of reports presented by the Chairman of the House Committee on University Education, Abubakar Fulata (APC–Jigawa), during Tuesday’s plenary. The approved bills include
The Federal Government’s plan to shut down schools that collect tuition fees in dollars or other foreign currencies has stirred reactions across the country. Many Nigerians see it as a bold and necessary move, while others are asking if the policy can really be enforced. For years, some private and international schools in Nigeria have
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
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife has faced widespread confusion after the Division of Student Affairs instructed newly admitted candidates to resume with admission letters and hostel clearance forms. Many aspirants remain under “Admission in Progress” (AIP) status, with no official confirmation from the university or the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The directive,
The West African Examinations Council’s (WAEC) newly introduced subject combination for the 2026 examination has forced nationwide criticism, with educators, parents, and students describing it as ill-conceived and confusing. Under the revised structure, Economics, long considered a bridging subject between Science and the Social Sciences, has been restricted solely to Business students. This means candidates
When Mrs Funke Adedayo, owner of a modest private school in Ogbomoso, received her tenth tax notice of the year, she broke down in tears. “Every week, someone comes with one paper or the other, local government, fire service, environment, signage, education board, even vehicle inspection,” she lamented. “If I pay everyone, I will have
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has screened 176 exceptional candidates below the age of 16 who scored 320 and above in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The exercise, held simultaneously in Abuja, Lagos, and Owerri, followed JAMB’s new policy enforcing the 16-year minimum age requirement for university admission. However, the screening
Despite Kogi State’s “Free Education Bill,” parents are complaining that schooling is far from free, as students are still being charged compulsory fees. Reports indicate that secondary school principals have been instructed to collect ₦4,000 per student, whereas schools under local government control require over ₦5,500 per student. Many parents say the charges defeat the
