Northern governors and traditional rulers have sounded the alarm over the rising number of out-of-school children in the region, warning that the trend seriously threatens national development and social stability. According to Ismail Uba Misilli, Director-General of Press Affairs at Gombe State Government House, leaders from the 19 northern states met in Kaduna to address
Abia State’s new teacher screening exercise is being praised as a long-overdue move to rescue a public education system that has struggled for years. But as the applause fades, a deeper question lingers in the minds of educators and observers: Can qualified teachers alone fix a broken system?The government’s initiative—which includes a written examination and
Prof. Saidou Madougou, Director of the African Union’s Department of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, revealed that over 90% of 10-year-olds in Africa struggle with reading simple texts and performing basic mathematical tasks. Despite increasing access to education, this situation remains a primary concern for the continent. Madougou made this statement on Wednesday during the
Kaduna State Government has signalled its readiness to engage the Kaduna State University chapter of ASUU in talks to end the ongoing lecturers’ strike and bring academic activities back on track. According to information available to reporters, the demands presented by the lecturers are being carefully reviewed. The source stated that the government believes that
The Federal Government has announced the cancellation of the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship programme, labelling it a misuse of public funds. Minister of Education Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa made this announcement during a meeting with the newly elected officials of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Tuesday. Dr Alausa revealed that in
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate and ex-governor of Anambra State, has expressed grave concerns over the early start times for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Obi criticised the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for scheduling the examination so early in the day, arguing that it puts young students at risk. In a
When Architect Sonny Echono became the head of TETFund (Tertiary Education Trust Fund) in March 2022, his primary goal was to reform and improve public universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in Nigeria. In less than three years, he has implemented significant changes that are benefiting students, lecturers, and schools nationwide. From the start, Echono
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved provisional licenses for 11 new private universities across Nigeria, marking a significant expansion in the nation’s higher education sector. The approvals were granted during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Monday, 3 March 2025, at the State House in Abuja. The newly licensed institutions are: 1. New
