The National Examinations Council (NECO) has unveiled a state-of-the-art Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) scanner to improve the speed, accuracy, and security of its examination process. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Minna on Thursday, NECO’s Registrar, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, said the significance of the Scantron Insight 1500c, describing it as a “game-changer in exam…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The Kano State Government has directed all private and voluntary schools in the state to strictly adhere to the 2024/25 school calendar issued by the Ministry of Education. “All primary and post-primary schools in Kano State must close on Friday, February 28, 2025, and reopen on Sunday, April 6, 2025,”…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Katsina State Government has addressed concerns surrounding school operations during the holy month of Ramadan. The decision is borne out of the need to prioritize both religious observance and educational continuity. In a response to the ongoing discussions about school operations, the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has put…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Brigadier General Kunle Nafiu as the new Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), effective immediately. Nafiu replaces Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed. As of press time no reason was given for the replacement of Ahmed. Nafiu, until his appointment, had served as Chief of Staff to the Chief…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Oyo State Government has officially launched the enrolment of 10,000 basic school pupils into the state’s healthcare insurance scheme. At the launch event held at the Ibadan Civic Centre, Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring pupils have sound minds for effective learning. “This scheme will ensure…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sokoto State University (SSU) branch, has embarked on a total, comprehensive, and indefinite strike action, effective February 26, 2025. According to Africa Health Report, the ASUU-SSU Congress met on February 26, 2025, to review its earlier resolution taken on January 30, 2025, and assess…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Kano State Government has introduced a new transportation system to ease students’ movement to schools across the state. The initiative was officially launched by the Deputy Governor of Kano State and Commissioner for Higher Education, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, at the Murtala House in Kano. Speaking at the event, Gwarzo announced…
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is collaborating with British institutions to enhance transnational education in Nigeria. This partnership aims to foster knowledge exchange, research collaboration, and faculty development while reducing Nigeria’s dependence on foreign education. Speaking during a meeting with a British Council delegation led by Charlie Walker, TETFund Executive Secretary Sonny Echono emphasized…
The Federal Government on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening quality basic education across the nation, emphasising urgent action to reduce the growing number of out-of-school children. Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, speaking at a three-day Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) meeting in Abuja, highlighted the administration’s determination to transform the sector. “I…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its strike, which began on February 18, following the intervention of the Kaduna State Government. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by Dr. Peter Adamu, Chairman of ASUU, KASU chapter, who confirmed…
