Tag: #NigeriaEducation
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ABIA TEACHERS GIVE GOVERNMENT 7 DAYS OR “CHALK DOWN TOOLS”
Abia classrooms may soon fall silent as teachers say patience has limits — and this time they’re counting in days, not terms. The Nigeria Union of Teachers in Abia State has thrown a seven-day red card to the state government, threatening an indefinite strike if officials fail to fix a long list of welfare complaints.In…
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LAGOS TEACHER FACES COURT OVER SHOCKING SEXUAL ASSAULT ON 16-YEAR-OLD STUDENT
A 37-year-old teacher, Mukaila Ismaila from Ayobo, Lagos, was arraigned Thursday at Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly luring a 16-year-old girl into an empty classroom at a tutorial center on November 6, forcing her to drink a noxious substance, then groping her body and private parts charges under Sections 246 and 263 of Lagos…
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NIGERIA PARTNERS WITH EU AND UNESCO TO BOOST TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa, through the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to working with the European Union (EU) and UNESCO to strengthen the country’s education system. The announcement was made during the launch of the National Project Steering Committee for the EU-UNESCO initiative in Abuja. The project,…
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BEGINS PAYMENT TO OVER 9,000 TERTIARY STAFF UNDER NEW SUPPORT FUND
The Federal Government has kicked off disbursing funds to more than 9,000 staff members across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions through the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF). This initiative, part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aims to boost staff welfare, productivity, and innovation nationwide. Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa praised the milestone, highlighting…
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NBTE WARNS PROFESSIONAL BODIES AGAINST ILLEGAL AWARDING OF ND, HND CERTIFICATES
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has issued a stern warning to all professional and examination bodies across Nigeria to stop the illegal issuance of National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) certificates. Executive Secretary of NBTE, Prof. Idris Bugaje, raised concerns over several bodies claiming to design, conduct, and award these certificates…
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TINUBU PLEDGES BOOST FOR INNOVATION, RESEARCH, AND SKILLS AT UNILORIN’S 40TH CONVOCATION
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing innovation, research, and skill-based education in Nigerian universities during the University of Ilorin’s 40th Convocation Ceremony. Represented by FUTA’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Temidayo Oladiji, Tinubu praised UNILORIN’s academic discipline and excellence, highlighting its role as a flagship institution preparing Nigeria’s youth for global competition. The…
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NBTE TAKES A FIRM STAND AGAINST CERTIFICATE FRAUD IN POLYTECHNICS — NO ROOM FOR CHEATERS
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) is cracking down hard on certificate racketeering and academic fraud after a Punch report revealed private polytechnics in Nigeria allegedly colluding with blacklisted universities in Benin Republic to fake NYSC mobilisations using forged diplomas. NBTE’s Head of Media, Mrs. Fatima Abubakar, stressed the agency’s zero-tolerance policy and assured…
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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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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…
