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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has once again stirred public outcry, this time over its newly released subject combinations for the 2026 examination. In what appears to be a hurried and poorly thought-out reform, WAEC has reordered subjects in a

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has once more issued an indefinite strike over broken promises by the Federal Government, stopping academic activities in public universities nationwide. The union blames the government for not acting on longstanding agreements regarding funding, wages,

Tensions are escalating across Nigeria’s tertiary education sector as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) moves closer to a nationwide strike, accusing the Federal Government of prolonged deafness over a host of unfulfilled demands. Despite repeated ultimatums, protests, and pleas for

The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to finalize the renegotiation of the 2009 Agreement, which covers salaries, allowances, and conditions of service for university workers. In a statement signed by its President,

Teachers in Cross River State have called on the state government to improve their welfare packages, stressing that better remuneration and working conditions are key to enhancing productivity and quality education delivery. The teachers, who spoke under the umbrella of the Nigeria

On October 5, 2025, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral EI Ogalla, Admiralty Medal, commissioned a newly constructed six-classroom block at the Nigerian Navy Secondary School (NNSS) Abeokuta. The ceremony was conducted on behalf of the CNS by the

By Tony Onyima Anambra State again affirmed its reputation as Nigeria’s education pacesetter as its schools and teachers clinched nine national awards at the 2025 President’s Teachers and Schools Excellence Awards at Eagle Square, Abuja. The ceremony’s highlight was Woliwo Primary

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has disowned the Bachelor of Science degree certificate in the possession of the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uche Nnaji, saying the politician did not complete his studies at the institution and was never issued

Prof. Adamu Ahmed, Vice Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria addressing newsmen as part of activities to commemorate 63rd anniversary of the university on Saturday in Zaria. By Mustapha Yauri As Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, marks its 63rd anniversary, the Vice-Chancellor,

The Federal Government’s newly launched student loan scheme has continued to attract commendations from education stakeholders, youth groups, and parents across the country. The initiative, designed to provide financial assistance to indigent students in tertiary institutions, is being hailed as a major