Tag: #EducationReform
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KADUNA LABOUR UNIONS CALL OFF STRIKE AS GOV. UBA SANI APPROVES NEW MINIMUM WAGE
Major labour unions in Kaduna State have suspended their planned strike after Governor Uba Sani approved the implementation of the new national minimum wage and pay adjustments for local government workers. The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), The unions-Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), and Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN)—praised the…
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ONDO STATE LAUNCHES STAFF AUDIT AT ADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY TO BOOST ACCOUNTABILITY
Ondo State Government is on a mission to clean up and strengthen Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA) with a comprehensive staff audit and verification exercise starting October 20. This new move aims to ensure transparency and accountability across all faculties and departments. The verification will span four days, covering academic faculties, administrative offices, research centers, and…
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NIGERIA’S DRIVE TO BOOST AI LITERACY IN SCHOOLS TAKES A MAJOR STEP FORWARD
Nigeria is stepping up its game! With a new focus on AI, the government and educators are working to ensure students and teachers are equipped for the future, making AI literacy a top priority in the education system. Education experts are calling for early AI training for students and teachers, emphasizing that AI should be…
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RIVERS STATE CANCELS ₦134 BILLION SECRETARIAT CONTRACT, ORDERS REFUND FROM CCECC
Rivers State is hitting reset! The Executive Council has revoked a huge ₦134 billion contract awarded for renovating the state secretariat, citing procedural lapses and safety concerns. The contract, given to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) during emergency rule under former administrator Vice Admiral Ibas, has been cancelled. The council, led by Governor Siminalayi…
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS’ REGULATION COMPROMISED, URGENT FIX NEEDED — EXAMS ETHICS CHAIRMAN
Ike Onyechere, founding chairman of Exams Ethics Marshals International, warns that Nigeria’s oversight of private schools is severely compromised, calling for urgent reforms. Speaking at Methodist High School, Aba, he blamed unchecked private school owners, some lacking knowledge and standards for the sector’s decline, noting some schools operate in bedrooms with unqualified teachers. Onyechere urged…
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PLATEAU TEACHERS PRAISE GOV. MUTFWANG FOR RETIREMENT ACT APPROVAL
The Plateau chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) applauded Gov. Caleb Mutfwang for approving the Teachers’ Retirement Act 2022, which raises the compulsory retirement age for teachers to 65 or 40 years of service. This move aims to tackle teacher shortages and boost retention in the state. At the 2025 World…
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DR ADAM MURITALA INVENTS AFRI-INVERTER, LAUNCHES AFRICAN PRO-HUMANITY TECHNOLOGY HUB
OAU don pioneers indigenous clean energy tech and innovation platform to boost African research and development. Dr. Adam Muritala, Associate Professor and Head of Mechanical Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, has invented the Afri-inverter—an indigenous, lightweight lithium battery-powered device with mainly locally sourced parts. He founded the African Pro-Humanity Technology Hub (APHTH) to drive research…
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EXPERTS CALL FOR SCRAPPING POST-UTME TO BOOST EDUCATION ACCESS
Stakeholders urge end to stressful screenings, pushing for digital, fairer admission methods. Education experts, parents, and students nationwide are calling for the scrapping of the Post-UTME exam, citing its financial burden, stress, and limited impact on fair admissions. Despite its official ban in 2016, many institutions still conduct screenings, often requiring candidates to travel long…
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FG TO MANDATE NATIONAL VERIFICATION OF ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS FROM OCTOBER
Nigeria launches a nationwide crackdown on fake degrees with digital verification. The Federal Government announced the nationwide enforcement of the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank’s (NERD) policy on academic credential verification, set to begin October 6. Ministries, agencies, and higher institutions must verify all staff qualifications through NERD’s National Credential Verification Service (NCVS) before confirming…
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NIGERIAN HISTORY REINTRODUCED AS COMPULSORY IN BASIC EDUCATION TO BOOST NATIONAL UNITY
New curriculum aims to inspire pride, patriotism, and responsible citizenship from early schooling. The Federal Government has reinstated Nigerian History as a mandatory subject from Primary 1 to Junior Secondary 3, integrating it with Civic Education under “Civic and Heritage Studies.” Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa credits President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for the reform,…
