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 […]
WAEC Goes Fully Digital: CBT Exams Begin 2026
The Federal Government and the National Assembly have endorsed the West African Examinations Council’s (WAEC) plan to fully adopt Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for its examinations from 2026. At a sensitisation meeting with lawmakers and stakeholders in Abuja, Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, said the transition will transform Nigeria’s assessment system and curb examination malpractice. “We […]
FG, ASUU Meet Today as Strike Threat Looms Over Universities
The Federal Government will today meet with the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in a last-ditch effort to prevent a nationwide strike that could paralyze academic activities across public universities. This was confirmed yesterday in an invitation sent to journalists by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations at the […]
South Korea Passes Law Banning Smartphone Use During Class Hours
South Korea has enacted a groundbreaking law prohibiting the use of mobile phones and smart devices during school hours, in a move aimed at curbing digital addiction among students and improving classroom focus. The legislation, passed Wednesday with 115 votes in favor out of 163 lawmakers present, is set to take effect in March 2026. […]
ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Unkept Government Promises
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned of an imminent nationwide strike, accusing the Federal Government of failing to honour longstanding agreements aimed at revitalizing and properly funding Nigeria’s public universities. Addressing a press conference in Jos on Thursday, ASUU President, Christopher Piwuna, said lecturers have endured more than two years of unkept […]
U.S. Schools Reopen Amid Fears of Immigration Crackdown on Families
As schools across the country reopen, immigrant families are increasingly anxious over the Trump administration’s aggressive targeting of undocumented migrants, according to educators, parents, and advocacy groups. Chicago and Los Angeles — the nation’s second- and third-largest public school districts — have rolled out new protections to reassure families. Chicago Public Schools announced it will […]
