The Nigerian government is at odds with the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) over the payment of
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have affirmed their commitment to an indefinite strike, which commenced on
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that Nigerian tertiary institutions can now admit students turning 16 years old by August 31, 2025, for the 2024/2025 academic session.
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State on Friday inaugurated 10 housing units for teachers in Buratai community, Biu Local Government Area, and a newly constructed secondary school in Tum village.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks is stepping down earlier than initially planned, with sources confirming his departure will now occur on October 16. Incoming Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has appealed to the National Peace Committee for intervention in its ongoing dispute with the Nigerian government, as it aims to avert a
A successor to New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks has been named following his announcement of retirement at the year’s end, according to sources from Eyewitness News. Melissa Aviles-Ramos
California school districts will soon be required to establish rules limiting student smartphone use under a new law signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday. The legislation aims to
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has distributed an interest-free loan totaling N280 million to 3,000 students from various tertiary institutions in Nasarawa State. The announcement was made by NELFUND’s
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.
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Management of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has successfully disbursed N20,000 monthly stipends for July to 20,371 students from six tertiary institutions. The beneficiaries are from Bayero University
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