President Bola Tinubu has praised Nigeria’s early free primary education schemes, describing them as a powerful tool that lifted many families out of poverty. Speaking at the 70th anniversary of the launch of Free Universal Primary Education in Lagos, Tinubu said the policies introduced in 1955, 1957, and 1960 by Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Dr Nnamdi
Senator Buhari AbdulFatai has acknowledged the roles of President Bola Tinubu and Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa in establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO). The remarks came on Wednesday during a visit to his Abuja office by the university’s management, led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Jacob Babayemi. FUNATO officials had commended the
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has raised alarm over sharp increases in tuition fees across several higher institutions, warning that the trend could threaten the sustainability of its student loan programme. An internal report by the Fund, seen by The Guardian, showed that some universities and polytechnics have hiked their fees by between 20
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has begun mobilising its members across campuses nationwide for a potential strike over the Federal Government’s failure to address long-standing demands. The union had earlier issued a 14-day ultimatum urging the government to conclude the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement and resolve other pending issues. According to
As the world marked this year’s World Teachers’ Day, international education bodies have raised a serious alarm: the world is running dangerously short of teachers. According to UNESCO, UNICEF, the International Labour Organisation (ILO), and Education International, the world will need an additional 44 million teachers by 2030 to meet the demand for quality education.
Teachers in Lagos State have called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to implement the 65-year or 40-year service retirement policy for educators in the state. The appeal was made by the State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Hassan Mujeeb, during the 2025 World Teachers’ Day celebration, held on Sunday at the NUT Pavilion
The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) has criticised state governors who have refused to implement the harmonised retirement age for teachers, saying the neglect is discouraging. ASUSS National President, Sola Adigun, in a statement on Friday, revealed that about 16 states are yet to adopt the policy, which sets the retirement age of
A recent investigation into TETFund projects across Nigerian universities and polytechnics has revealed a pattern of prolonged delays, abandonment, and poor accountability, raising concerns about the effectiveness of federal intervention funds. At Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), projects allocated as far back as 2014 remained untouched for years, resurfacing only in 2025, despite funds
Parents in Lagos State have expressed mixed reactions over the requirements for enrolling children into Junior Secondary School One (JSS1) in government schools for the 2025 academic session. The controversy arose after some parents claimed they were asked to present a tax clearance certificate, reportedly at a fee of ₦10,100, during the admission process. Social
The Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki in Ebonyi State has ordered the immediate closure of all unapproved Catholic schools operating under its authority. In a statement issued on behalf of Bishop Peter Chukwu, the Director of Catholic Education, Rev. Fr. Edward Inyanwachi, directed school managers to shut down such institutions without delay. The Diocese clarified that
