Ministry of Education have shed light on issues that led to President Bola Tinubu’s decision to dismiss Prof. Tahir Mamman from his role as Minister of Education. Prof. Mamman, along with four other ministers, was removed from office on Wednesday. The other dismissed officials include Barr. Uju-Ken Ohanenye (Minister of Women Affairs), Lola Ade-John (Minister […] More
Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, on Wednesday, announced that since the launch of the program in August 2024, the fund has successfully distributed over N10 billion to applicants. He addressed the concerns raised by some that the student loan program might be biased against […] More
The FG has granted approval for the distribution of one million science textbooks intended for secondary schools. On Wednesday, the Federal Executive Council gave the green light for the printing of one million science textbooks to be distributed to every public secondary school across the country. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe […] More
Prof. Onimisi Abdullah of the Department of Social Science Education, University of Ilorin, has said that male students have higher tendencies to cheat in examinations than females. Abdullah made the submission in Ilorin in a paper presented at the 266th Lecture of the University. The paper was titled: “A Psychological Perspective on the Systemic Inconsistencies […] More
The University of Calabar (UniCal) has suspended one of its lecturers, Joseph Akpan, for allegedly altering examination result scripts using his privileged position as Head of Department (HOD) of Pharmacology. The institution’s Vice-Chancellor (V-C), Prof. Florence Obi, disclosed on Wednesday in Calabar that Akpa allegedly altered students’ scores in the Introduction to General Antimicrobial Pharmacology […] More
The management of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo has begun refusing acceptance fees to admission seekers who are not up to 16. Some parents have cried out that the institution rejected applicants who are under-17. But spokesman for the institution, Mr. Isaac Oluyi, said it was a policy of the Joint Admission and Matriculation […] More
The Lagos State Government, through the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), has pledged to continue to equip teachers with the requisite training, qualifications and improved working conditions. Victoria Peregrino, Chairman of TESCOM, said this on Friday, at colloquium held at Ikeja Senior School Hall, Bolade, Oshodi, Lagos. It was organised to commemorate the 2024 World Teachers […] More
The National Examinations Council, NECO, has said candidates would pay a N50,000 fee to reprint their certificates. Disclosing this in Minna, Niger State, the Registrar of NECO, Dantani Wushishi, said the fee is subject to periodic review. In a statement he signed, Wushishi said: “The N50,000 fee for certificate reprints is subject to periodic review.” […] More
The Joint Academic Union of Yobe State Tertiary Institutions (JASU) has officially declared a one-week warning strike commencing today, September 30, 2024. The announcement follows an expired ultimatum that was issued on September 23, 2024, which went unaddressed by the state authorities. In a letter signed by JASU President, Dr. Modu Lawan Gana, and circulated […] More
Professor Mohammed Mele is now the new substantive vice chancellor of the University of Maiduguri. Mele’s appointment was approved by the governing council of the institution on Wednesday, September 18. A statement issued by the registrar of UNIMAID, Ahmed Lawan said Mele’s appointment as the substantive VC of the varsity comes shortly after a recommendation […] More
While studying abroad can be a transformative experience, the financial burden can be overwhelming, leading many universities worldwide to offer scholarships for full or partial funding. Whether you’re seeking complete funding for your studies or partial support to complement your finances, this comprehensive list highlights some of the most prestigious and generous scholarships available globally […] More
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has condemned the victimisation, intimidation, and harassment of its members across several public universities. In a statement issued by the Kano Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, Prof. Abdulkadir Mohammad, on Saturday, the union expressed concerns about the deteriorating conditions faced by university staff. Mohammad highlighted instances of wrongful dismissals […] More