The Rivers State Government has approved the recruitment of 5,000 teachers as part of its efforts to strengthen the education sector and improve service delivery across the state. The decision, made during the second meeting of the Rivers State Executive Council in 2026, was presided over by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, with Deputy Governor Ngozi Nma-Odu…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a new policy for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), mandating the installation of live CCTV surveillance in all computer-based test (CBT) centres nationwide. This initiative, aimed at curbing exam malpractice, will allow JAMB to monitor exams in real-time from its headquarters…
Abuja — The Federal Government of Nigeria has recognized the outstanding efforts of educators by awarding ₦50 million to the Best Teacher of the Year. In addition, ₦25 million each was awarded to several other distinguished teachers for their contributions to education. The announcement was made as part of a broader initiative to support and…
Abuja — The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to striking staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to return to work immediately or face legal and disciplinary action. This follows a ruling by the National Industrial Court, which ordered an end to the ongoing strike that has disrupted public services…
Today, I had the honor of joining the Vice-Chancellors of Federal Universities across Nigeria to officially launch the University Advancement Initiative, marking a significant step towards creating financially resilient, globally competitive, and future-ready Nigerian universities. During this event, the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigeria Higher Education…
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT Wing, has instructed all primary and secondary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory to participate in the ongoing strike action led by the Joint Union Action Committee. The strike, which aims to address unresolved issues affecting teachers in the region, is set to officially begin today. This…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has successfully disbursed a total of ₦1,326,550,000 (One Billion, Three Hundred and Twenty-Six Million, Five Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) to the University of Lagos (UNILAG) for the 2025/2026 academic session. The disbursement, which occurred on January 19, 2026, will benefit 6,308 eligible students who have met all the…
Registration for the 2025 UTME Set to Open on January 26, with Direct Entry Sale to Follow in March The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the commencement date for the registration of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Registration will begin on January 26 and run through February 28, 2025,…
The Kwara State Government has directed the immediate shutdown of the Kwara State College of Education, Oro, citing worsening security conditions in the area. The directive, contained in an internal memo dated January 20, 2026, was issued by the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Technology and signed by the Commissioner, Sa’adatu Modibbo-Kawu, following the…
The Federal Government has announced plans to abolish the long-standing Higher National Diploma (HND) dichotomy by empowering polytechnics to award degrees, in a sweeping reform aimed at strengthening technical and vocational education as a catalyst for national development. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while addressing a high-level…
