Gov Fubara Orders Immediate Promotion for Senior Secondary School Teachers in Rivers State
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has announced the immediate promotion of senior secondary school teachers under state employment. This directive was made during the inauguration of the Chairmen and members for the Senior Secondary Schools and Universal Basic Education Boards at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday. Governor Fubara explained that the promotion […]
Education Minister Adjusts Minimum Admission Age to 16 for 2024/2025 Academic Session
In a significant policy shift, Minister of Education Professor Tahir Mamman has accepted 16 years as the minimum admission age into tertiary institutions for the 2024/2025 academic session. This decision was made after stakeholders’ protests during the 2024 policy meeting organized by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Initially, Professor Mamman had set the […]
Tinubu Officially Launches Nigeria Education Loan Fund
President Bola Tinubu officially inaugurated the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) at the State House, in Abuja, on Wednesday July 3, 2024 reiterating his administration’s dedication to inclusiveness and adequate funding to sustain the initiative. “Democracy is all about inclusiveness,” Tinubu stated, highlighting his Renewed Hope Agenda. He further added, “Our target is to build […]
NANS Criticizes Fuel Subsidy Removal, Calls for Immediate Resolution of Fuel Crisis
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the removal of the fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stating that it has exacerbated the fuel crisis rather than alleviating it. The student body highlighted the increased hardships faced by Nigerians and the persistent fuel scarcity resulting from the policy change. […]
FG Faces Criticism for Unmet Agreements as ASSU Warns of Potential Strike
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, convened a meeting with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to address ongoing issues within universities and prevent a looming strike. ASUU President, Osodeke, expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s failure to implement previously reached agreements. “At the meeting called by the Minister of Education, we agreed that […]
University Staff Unions Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Withheld Salaries
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have announced plans for a nationwide strike starting Thursday, July 4, due to the federal government’s failure to pay withheld salary arrears. This decision was made during SSANU’s 48th regular National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at […]
FG Launches UBE Effective Schools Program Nationwide
In a significant educational development, the Federal Government has rolled out the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Effective Schools Program across 111 schools nationwide. This announcement was made by Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, executive secretary of UBEC, during a meeting in Abuja with State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) Coordinating Directors and Head Teachers of UBE Effective […]
New Jersey: Teacher accused of having sexual relationship with student
A New Jersey teacher is facing charges for allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a student at the intermediate school where she works. Allison Havemann-Niedrach has been charged with aggravated sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Havemann-Niedrach has been teaching at Freehold Intermediate School in Monmouth County.
NUT Urges FG to Reinstate Funding for Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has urged the Federal Government to reverse its decision to halt funding for the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). During the public presentation of the Professional Standards for School Leadership in Abuja yesterday, NUT National President Audu Amba emphasized the council’s crucial role in developing the teaching profession. […]
ASUU President Osodeke Criticizes Governors for Establishing Underfunded State Universities
Emmanuel Osodeke, president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has raised concerns about governors establishing state universities without sufficient funding. During an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ on Thursday, Osodeke accused many governors of duplicating universities in their states to access funds from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). “Any governor […]
