The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reiterated the Nigerian Army’s dedication to grooming a well-educated, professionally competent, and future-ready force through strategic educational investments. Speaking at the 67th Passing Out Parade of the Nigerian Military School (NMS) in Zaria on Saturday, Oluyede, represented by Maj.-Gen. Mayirenso Saraso, GOC 1 Division, said…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on both the federal and state governments to urgently address lingering issues to prevent another industrial action in public universities. In a statement signed by its president, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, ASUU expressed deep frustration over unfulfilled agreements, poor funding, and worsening staff welfare. The union’s warning…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has released revised results for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates, following the discovery of significant grading errors that distorted candidates’ performance data. During a press conference on Friday at the council’s national headquarters in Yaba, Lagos, the Head of WAEC Nigeria,…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has temporarily shut down its result checker portal due to technical difficulties. The announcement was made in a public notice shared on the council’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday. “WAEC hereby informs the general public that the result checker portal @waecdirect.org is temporarily shut down due to…
In a major step toward tackling the issue of out-of-school children, the Federal Government of Nigeria has secured a $25.35 million concessionary loan from the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development to fund a wide-reaching education initiative in Kaduna State. This financial agreement, signed on behalf of the Kaduna State Government, is part of a…
President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Nafisa Aminu, Rukayya Fema, and Hadiza Kalli, following their remarkable achievement as global champions in English communication and debate at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Competition in London. Lauding their brilliance, the president praised these young women as shining examples of Nigeria’s future potential, describing them as “repositories…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has strongly advised the public to dismiss a viral message claiming that results from certain schools have been cancelled. In a brief statement shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the council labeled the message as fraudulent and part of a larger scam. WAEC stated: “Please disregard any…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). According to the WAEC Head of Nigeria National Office, Amos Dangut, the examination results reveal a concerning trend in academic performance. Key Statistics: Performance Highlights: Results Processing and Malpractice: Future Developments: Accessing Results: The…
Resident doctors at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, have commenced an indefinite strike, citing the failure of both the hospital management and the state government to resolve their longstanding demands. The doctors had earlier suspended a one-month strike on April 8, allowing time for the authorities to meet…
Academic activities at Lagos State University have been suspended following an indefinite strike by staff unions. The strike, which started Thursday, was triggered by unresolved issues with university management. The Joint Action Committee—comprising ASUU, SSANU, NASU, and NAAT—officially announced the strike in a letter dated July 31, 2025, addressed to Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello. The…
