ASUU Gives FG One Month to Resolve Issues or Face Indefinite Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged the Federal Government to resolve lingering issues that led to its recent two-week strike within one month, warning that failure to act could trigger an indefinite strike. Prof. Adeola Egbedokun, ASUU Zonal Coordinator for Akure, made the appeal on Thursday while briefing journalists at the Obafemi […]
ASUU Suspends Two-Week Strike After Government’s Renewed Commitments
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its two-week warning strike, which began on October 13, 2025, following renewed commitments from the Federal Government and the National Assembly to meet the union’s long-standing demands. ASUU National President, Professor Chris Piwuna, announced the suspension at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, saying the decision takes effect from midnight of October 22. He explained […]
FG Clarifies: Mathematics Remains Compulsory for SSCE Candidates
The Federal Government has reaffirmed that Mathematics remains a compulsory subject for all candidates sitting for the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), despite recent adjustments to tertiary institution admission requirements. The clarification follows widespread public debate over a statement issued last week by the Federal Ministry of Education, which appeared to suggest that arts students […]
Reps Move to End ASUU Strike, Urge FG to Resume Talks
The House of Representatives has stepped into the ongoing dispute between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), calling for an immediate return to the negotiation table to end the lecturers’ warning strike. The lawmakers made the appeal during Tuesday’s plenary after adopting a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by […]
FG Removes Mathematics as Mandatory Subject for Arts and Humanities Admissions
The Federal Government has officially removed Mathematics as a compulsory subject for students seeking admission into universities and other tertiary institutions to study courses in the Arts and Humanities. The decision, announced by the Federal Ministry of Education, marks a major shift from the long-standing policy that required all admission seekers — regardless of discipline […]
FG Orders Varsity VCs to Enforce ‘No Work, No Pay’ as ASUU Strike Grounds Campuses Nationwide
The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors of all federal universities to immediately enforce the “no work, no pay” policy, following the commencement of the two-week warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). In a circular dated October 13, 2025, signed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, the government reaffirmed its […]
ASUU Begins Mobilisation Ahead of Possible Nationwide Warning Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has begun mobilising its members across universities nationwide in preparation for a possible warning strike as its 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government nears expiration. The ultimatum, issued on September 28, 2025, is set to lapse next week. In a circular dated October 5, 2025, and signed by […]
NYC Mayoral Race Heats Up Over Future of Gifted and Talented Education Programs
Education policy has taken center stage in the race for New York City mayor, with candidates offering sharply contrasting visions for the future of the city’s controversial Gifted and Talented (G&T) programs. At the heart of the debate is the racial disparity in program enrollment. While 75% of students in New York City’s public schools […]
Strike Looms as ASUU Issues 14-Day Ultimatum to FG
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the Federal Government 14 days to address lingering issues affecting Nigeria’s tertiary institutions or risk a fresh industrial action. The ultimatum followed the union’s National Executive Council meeting held on September 28 at the University of Abuja. In a statement signed by its President, Prof. Chris […]
Over 800 Students Fall Ill in Indonesia Amid School Meal Poisoning Scare
More than 800 students in Indonesia have fallen ill this week in two mass food poisoning outbreaks linked to the government’s free school meals programme, prompting concerns over food safety and oversight, officials said Friday. The largest incident occurred in West Java’s Garut region, where 569 students from five schools experienced symptoms of nausea and […]
