JAMB Calls for Inclusive Policies to Enhance Access to Higher Education for All
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has advocated for the adoption of inclusive policies within higher education institutions to better serve diverse student needs. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq O. Oloyede, made this appeal during a press conference titled “Advancing Equal Opportunity Access to Higher Education.” Prof. Oloyede stressed the need for collaboration among stakeholders, […]
Federal Government and ASUU Report Progress Amid Strike Concerns
Amid looming strike threats from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), signs of progress emerged after weekend negotiations between the federal government and the union. ASUU had issued a 21-day strike notice on August 19, following its NEC meeting at the University of Ibadan, over unmet demands. In an effort to prevent the strike, […]
14-Year-Old Shooter Previously Questioned by FBI Over Online Threats Kills Four at Georgia High School
A 14-year-old boy accused of killing four people at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, was previously questioned by police about anonymous online threats, according to the FBI. Colt Gray, the suspect, denied responsibility in May 2023 for internet posts that featured images of guns and warned of a potential school shooting. On Wednesday, Gray […]
Bronx Teacher Injured by Stray Bullet While Preparing Classroom on First Day of School
A 33-year-old teacher was shot in the hand while preparing his classroom for the first day of school at MS 391 in the Bronx on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred just before noon when a bullet, likely fired from a distance, passed through the window of a sixth-floor classroom, grazing the teacher’s right palm. The […]
School Bus Crash in China’s Shandong Province Leaves 11 Dead, Including 5 Students
A school bus crashed into a crowd in China’s Shandong province, killing at least 11 people, including five students, state media reported. Several others were injured, with one person in critical condition. The bus collided with students and parents standing outside the gates of a school in Tai’an city. Authorities stated that the driver “lost […]
Atiku Criticizes FG Age Limit Policy for Tertiary Education
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the federal government’s new policy setting the age limit for entry into tertiary institutions at 18. In an interview, Education Minister Prof. Tahir Mamman affirmed that the age limit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) administered by JAMB is firmly 18, and individuals under 18 are barred […]
Underage Students Banned from Secondary School Leaving Exams, Says Education Minister
Education Minister Tahir Mamman has announced that underage candidates will no longer be permitted to sit for secondary school leaving examinations in Nigeria. This directive will apply to both the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) administered by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) organized by the […]
FG, ASUU to Hold Crucial Talks on Monday to Prevent Potential Strike
The Federal Government of Nigeria is preparing for a crucial meeting with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) leadership on Monday, aiming to address the union’s demands and avert a potential strike in the country’s university system. This development was announced by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, during his appearance on the […]
ASUU Issues 21-Day Ultimatum to FG, Threatens Nationwide Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, warning of a potential nationwide strike if their demands remain unmet. This decision was reached during the union’s National Executive Council meeting held over the weekend at the University of Ibadan. Although the union has yet to officially announce […]
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik Resigns Amid Campus Unrest Over Gaza War Protests
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik has resigned just a year into her tenure, following significant campus unrest sparked by the war in Gaza. Her decision comes four months after she authorized the New York Police Department to intervene during student protests, resulting in the arrest of about 100 students and triggering widespread demonstrations at other […]
