Education Minister Proposes 12-Year Basic Education System to Replace Current Model

Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has proposed a shift to a 12-year basic education system to replace Nigeria’s current secondary school structure. He made the proposal on Thursday at the 2025 extraordinary meeting of the National Council on Education (NCE) in Abuja. The meeting gathered education commissioners from all 36 states, the Federal Capital Territory […]

Zamfara Governor to Recruit 2,000 Teachers to Revamp Education Sector

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has announced plans to recruit 2,000 qualified teachers as part of an ambitious effort to transform the state’s education sector. The announcement was made during the Executive Council meeting at the Government House Council Chamber in Gusau. In a statement released by Sulaiman Bala Idris, the governor’s spokesperson, the […]

Split Verdict in Trial of New Jersey Bus Aide Over Child’s Death

After two days of deliberations, a jury delivered a split verdict Monday in the trial of Amanda Davila, a former school bus aide in New Jersey, charged in connection with the death of Farj Williams, a 6-year-old student with special needs. Davila was found not guilty of aggravated manslaughter and reckless manslaughter but was convicted […]

Federal Government to Revive 157 Abandoned Almajiri Schools

The Federal Government has announced plans to take control of 157 almajiri schools established during former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration and later handed over to governors in the 19 northern states. The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children (NCAOSC) revealed the decision during a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing event […]

Tinubu Splits Aviation College into Six Campuses Across Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has announced the restructuring of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, Kaduna State, into six campuses to enhance efficiency and national accessibility. The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) shared the development on Wednesday via its official X account. “President Bola Tinubu has decided to split the […]

History Returns to Nigerian Basic Education Curriculum in 2025

The Nigerian government has announced the reintroduction of history as a standalone subject in the basic education curriculum, set to commence in 2025. Minister of Education Tunji Alausa disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television, emphasizing the subject’s critical role in nation-building. He highlighted how its removal from the curriculum left many Nigerians disconnected from […]

ASUU Decries Poor Lecturer Welfare, Demands Urgent Education Reforms

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed concern over the poor welfare of public university lecturers, attributing it to the reluctance of qualified professionals to join the university system. Prof. Ayo Akinwole, the University of Ibadan (UI) ASUU Chairman, made this assertion in a New Year message to journalists in Ibadan. Akinwole noted […]

Oyo TESCOM Announces Screening and Appointment for Newly Recruited Teachers

The Oyo State Post-Primary Schools Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has announced the commencement of screening, appointment letter distribution, and documentation for newly recruited teachers across the state. In a statement shared on its official X platform, TESCOM reiterated its commitment to ensuring a smooth onboarding process for the successful candidates. Akinade Alamu, TESCOM Chairman, emphasized […]

ASUP Threatens Nationwide Polytechnic Shutdown Over Unmet Demands

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has vowed to close all polytechnics nationwide starting December 2, 2024, if the Federal Government fails to address its lingering demands. Comrade Abubakar J. Abdullahi, Chairman of ASUP’s Kaduna Polytechnic Chapter, announced the planned industrial action during a press briefing on Tuesday in Kaduna. He criticized the government […]

Texas Advances Optional Bible-Based Curriculum for Elementary Schools Amid Heated Debate

The Texas State Board of Education advanced a new optional Bible-based curriculum for kindergarten through fifth grade on Tuesday, marking a significant step in Republican-led efforts to incorporate religious teachings into public schools. Known as the “Bluebonnet” textbook, the proposed curriculum includes lessons from the Bible, such as the Golden Rule and stories from Genesis. […]