The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA), Katsina State, Prof. Armaya’u Bichi, has alleged that some of the university’s staff are serving as informants to bandits. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that bandits have been attacking the area, kidnapping students and staffers of the university as well as their family members. Exactly a week…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it’s has introduced a new Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy to combat sexual abuse in Nigeria’s educational institutions. The Acting Director of Public Enlightenment and Education / Spokesperson for the Commission, Demola Bakare, shared this information in a press release provided to Africa Health Report (AHR)…
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) have announced their intention to hold a nationwide protest in response to the withholding of four months’ salaries and other unresolved issues affecting their members in universities and inter-university centers. In a joint circular released by NASU’s…
The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, has initiated the construction of seven state offices to support the National Examinations Council (NECO). These new state offices will be established in Abia, Jigawa, Lagos, Rivers, Sokoto, and Taraba States. Speaking at the ceremony on Friday in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Sununu emphasized the significance…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has expressed concern over the decline in the quality of Ceremonies and Special Lectures in Nigerian universities. Executive Secretary, NUC, Mr Chris Maiyaki disclosed this during a retreat for governing council members in Abuja. He noted that these traditional occasions have lost their previous prestige due to the adoption of…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has raised the alarm, saying it had uncovered 3,000 fake graduates in possession of illegal certificates across the country. The Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, who made this discussion in a report published in the board’s bulletin, saying those involved were discovered to have never set foot within the four…
The Federal Government has taken a step towards addressing the challenges of the learning crisis and out-of-school children in Nigeria by implementing the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Effective Schools Programme in 111 selected schools nationwide. This initiative aims to equip Nigerian children with the necessary tools for better learning outcomes and 21st-century knowledge acquisition. Dr….
The United Nations International Children Education Fund (UNICEF) has observed that Nigeria’s social protection coverage remains low, with only 7 percent of children covered. UNICEF added that, “Coordination mechanisms are weak, leading to fragmentation and inefficiency”. This was unveiled at the 3rd Edition of the Social Protection Cross Learning summit held on June 28. The…
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has criticised the Nigerian government for prioritising other sectors over the teaching profession, which they believe is the foundation for the development of all other fields. The National President of NUT, Audu Amba, expressed his concerns during a meeting in Abuja on Thursday where he called on the Federal…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has approved the disbursement of student loan to successful applicants. NELFUND held its inaugural board meeting on Wednesday, marking a milestone in its mission to support students with financial aid. Under the leadership of its Chairman, Mr Jim Ovia, the board approved the immediate disbursement of student loans to successful…
