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Education Ministry Debunks Report Claiming JAMB No Longer Required for Tertiary Admissions

The attention of the Federal Ministry of Education has been drawn to a misleading publication circulating in some newspapers and online platforms, falsely claiming that the Ministry has announced that the Joint... Read more »
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FG, EU Launch €40m Education Initiative to Boost Learning in North-West Nigeria

The federal government and the European Union have launched a €40 million education initiative to boost foundational learning in north-west Nigeria. Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, the education ministry’s permanent secretary, said the programme... Read more »
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Taraba State University Bans Students’ Union Following Viral Gender Swap Videos

The management of Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, has suspended the Students’ Union Government (SUG) indefinitely following allegations of misconduct during the recently concluded 2025 Students’ Week celebration. The decision came after... Read more »
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Crisis Rocks FUOYE as Suspended VC Fasina Allegedly Sponsors Fake Students to Attack Staff

Controversy has deepened at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) following allegations that the suspended Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Fasina, sponsored fake students to attack staff members during a meeting allegedly supported by the... Read more »
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FG Warns ASUU Against Planned Strike, Insists on ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy

The Federal Government has cautioned the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that it will enforce the “no work, no pay” policy if the union proceeds with its planned nationwide strike. ASUU... Read more »
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ASUU Declares Two-Week Warning Strike Over Unmet Demands

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced a two-week warning strike to protest the federal government’s alleged failure to address its long-standing demands. ASUU President, Chris Piwuna, made the announcement... Read more »
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Tension at UNEC as Medical Students Protest Extra ₦30,000 Development Levy

Tension is high at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNEC), as medical students under the Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology continued their protest on Thursday, October 9, over an additional... Read more »
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Tension in Enugu as 4-year-old Pupil Trapped for Hours in Teacher’s Office After School

A 4-year-old boy in Primary One at Central School, Enugwu Akwu Achi, Oji River, Enugu State, was reportedly locked inside his teacher’s office as punishment after school hours. The child was said... Read more »
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UNN Enugu Campus Students Protest ₦30,000 Compulsory Development Fee, Accuse School of Extortion

Tension has erupted at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNEC) as students openly challenged school authorities over a compulsory ₦30,000 “developmental fee” imposed on them. The protest, which began earlier in... Read more »
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Ahmadu Bello University Spends ₦4bn Yearly on Power, Says Vice Chancellor

The Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Professor Adamu Ahmed, has revealed that the institution spends nearly ₦4 billion yearly on electricity, describing the situation as crippling and unsustainable. Speaking... Read more »
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ASUU issues 14 Day Strike Notice To FG

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, warning that failure to address its long-standing demands could lead to a nationwide strike. In a... Read more »
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NIM backs FG’s mandatory credential verification

The Nigerian Institute of Management has backed the Federal Government’s decision to commence mandatory nationwide verification of academic credentials, describing it as a decisive step to curb certificate racketeering and restore credibility... Read more »
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We’ve repaid one-third of inherited debt, says ATBU Vice-Chancellor

The management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, has pledged to adopt financial prudence and academic justice in addressing the institution’s challenges. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ibrahim Garba, gave the assurance when officials... Read more »
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Osun Govt Bans Graduation Ceremonies for Nursery, Kindergarten Pupils

The Osun State Government has banned graduation ceremonies for nursery and kindergarten pupils in both public and private schools. The directive, issued in a circular dated September 19, 2025, and signed by... Read more »
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Auchi Polytechnic Signing Out Celebration Turns Bloody, Two Feared Dead

A signing out celebration of students of Auchi Polytechnic, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, has reportedly turned tragic with two persons feared killed. The incident occurred on Tuesday, following... Read more »
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JUST IN: NECO releases 2025 SSCE results, records 60% pass rate

The National Examinations Council has released the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE internal) results, 54 days after the last written paper. NECO Registrar, Prof Ibrahim Wushishi, who announced the release of... Read more »
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Nigerian School welcomes students and teachers back to school in grand style with paranran

A Nigerian school went all out to welcome students and teachers back to school with full paranran — trumpeters, drummers and colourful decorations lined up at the entrance. A mother who shared... Read more »
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UNN SUG President, Others Suspended Over Alleged Cultism, Threat to Life, and N124m Financial Scandal

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) Students’ Union Government (SUG) has plunged into crisis as the House of Representatives of the Union announced the indefinite suspension of the SUG President, Comr. Ozoagu... Read more »
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Get certified teachers or lose WAEC accreditation, FG warns schools

The Federal Government has insisted that secondary schools must ensure their teachers have the proper certification, or the schools will no longer be allowed to serve as examination centres. The new directive... Read more »
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OOU Reportedly Orders Post-UTME Candidates to Cut Dreadlocks, Braids Before Exam

Controversy has trailed Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, following reports that the institution mandated some candidates to cut off their dreadlocks and braids before they were allowed to sit for... Read more »