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…
Staff unions at Lagos State University have commenced an indefinite strike, effective immediately, citing unresolved issues with the university administration. The strike was declared by the Joint Action Committee (JAC), which includes the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), and the National Association of…
The Federal Ministry of Education has introduced a new policy document on Non-State Schools, setting the minimum age for admission into Junior Secondary School (JSS1) at 12 years. This applies to pupils who have completed six years of primary education. Non-State Schools—also known as independent, private, or non-government schools—are institutions not run by the government….
The Federal Government announced on Friday its plan to introduce the Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medical Sciences Student Venture Capital Grant, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering tertiary students in Nigeria to develop scalable, job-generating ventures. Popularly known as the “STEMM Up Grant,” the programme is scheduled for official launch in August by the…
The Federal Government has officially released the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) results for admission into Junior Secondary School (JSS 1) across Nigeria’s 80 Federal Unity Colleges (FUCs). Also released are the results for the Federal Government Academy (FGA), Suleja. Key Highlights: For FGA Suleja: Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, described…
