UNILAG shares anti-Rape tips, advises female students to avoid handshakes
The University of Lagos on Monday issued a set of counselling tips for female students aimed at preventing sexual harassment and rape on campus. The advisory, through its Student Affairs Division, displayed on a roll-up banner within the university, comes against the backdrop of reported cases of assault and rape in the institution. The banner urges […]
FG unveils mobile learning initiative for female teachers
The Federal Government has partnered with the UNESCO International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa and the Pan-African University to launch a mobile learning initiative aimed at strengthening the professional development of teachers, particularly women, across Nigeria and four other African countries. The initiative was unveiled on Monday with the commencement of a three-day Master […]
I’m more knowledgeable than most graduates despite not being educated – MC Oluomo
The President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo, has claimed that he was more knowledgeable than most graduates despite not going to school. MC Oluomo made the claim while reflecting on his rise from a bus conductor to one of Nigeria’s most influential transport union leaders. Speaking […]
FG Suspends Planned WAEC, NECO Fee Hike
The Federal Government has suspended its proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination (NECO SSCE), following public concerns over the move. In a statement issued on Monday by the Federal Ministry of Education, the government announced the withdrawal […]
FG increases WAEC, NECO registration fees to N50,000
The federal government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has given approval for the National Examinations Council, NECO and the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, to increase the registration fee for their Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, SSCE, to N50,000 per candidate beginning from 2027. The examinations are conducted for internal candidates who are finishing their […]
NUT Suspends Strike, Directs Oyo Teachers to Resume Work Thursday
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has suspended its withdrawal of services across Oyo State public schools following renewed engagements with the state government and assurances over measures to improve security after the abduction of teachers and learners in Oriire Local Government Area. In a statement jointly signed by the union’s Oyo State Chairman, Hassan Ajibola […]
16-year-old girl emerges Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant
The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has congratulated Osasere Okundaye on emerging as Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant at the age of 16. In a statement on Monday, Olawande described the feat as a remarkable demonstration of hard work, discipline, resilience and commitment to excellence. “I heartily congratulate Miss Osasere Okundaye on her outstanding achievement […]
Oyo Govt Suspends All School Excursions, Field Trips, Sports Competitions
Oyo State Government, through the ministry of education, science and technology has directed all public and private schools in the state to suspend all field trips, excursion and students’ activities outside their school premises. This is contained in a circular directed to the Executive Chairman, TESCOM, the Executive Chairman, SUBEB, all permanent secretaries/IGES, all tutor […]
TINUBU appoints 39-year-old Professor as Jamb Registrar, replaces retiring Oloyede
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, succeeding Professor Ishaq Oloyede, whose tenure expires on July 31, 2026. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, […]
FRESH strike looms as ASUU faults minister’s claims on agreement
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has accused the Federal Government of failing to fully implement the 2025 FG/ASUU Agreement, barely five months after both parties signed the deal aimed at restoring stability to Nigerian universities. ASUU, Abuja Zone, said contrary to recent claims by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, that the agreement […]