Education

Negotiations continue as FG offers ASUU 40% salary increase

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The Federal Government has reportedly proposed a 40 per cent salary increase for lecturers under the Academic Staff Union of Universities, according to authoritative sources who spoke with our correspondent in Abuja. The offer, described within government circles as the ASUU 40% salary increase, comes as the union prepares to resume negotiations with the Federal […]

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16-year-old Chrisland pupil

World champion: 16-year-old Chrisland pupil beats 296,000 others to top Cambridge IGCSE english

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Naomi Olayinka, a 16-year-old student of Chrisland High School, Ikeja, has emerged Top in the World in English as a Second Language (Speaking Endorsement) at the 2024 Cambridge Assessment International Education IGCSE. Her exceptional performance placed her ahead of nearly 296,000 candidates from 4,581 schools across 140 countries, earning her one of the most prestigious

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KIDVARC schools celebrate 40th/30th anniversaries

KIDVARC schools celebrate 40th/30th anniversaries

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Authorities of the KIDVARC Nursery, Primary and High Schools, Iree has announced activities for the 40th anniversary of KIDVARC Nursery and Primary School and 30th anniversary of the KIDVARC High School both in Iree, Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State. Also, the 15th remembrance anniversary of the Proprietor of the schools, Dr Samuel Oyedokun

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Tunji Alausa

BREAKING: FG shuts 41 Unity Colleges nationwide over insecurity

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The Federal Government on Friday ordered the temporary closure of 41 unity schools as abduction cases continue to rise across the country.   The directive was issued in a circular signed by the Director of Senior Secondary Education at the Federal Ministry of Education, Binta Abdulkadir.   “Sequel to the recent security challenges in some

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WAEC

Reps halt WAEC’s 2026 CBT plan, shift full adoption to 2030

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The House of Representatives has ordered the Federal Ministry of Education and the West African Examinations Council to suspend the planned introduction of Computer-Based Testing for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, shifting full implementation to the 2030 academic year.   The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance

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Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa

FG cancels mother tongue policy, declares English sole language of instruction

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The Federal Government (FG) has officially cancelled the national policy mandating the use of indigenous languages as the medium of instruction in Nigerian schools, declaring English as the sole language of instruction from the primary to tertiary levels. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the decision on Wednesday during the 2025 Language in Education

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Omoyele Sowore, VIDEO: Sowore denied entry into UniAbuja despite invite from SUG president

VIDEO: Sowore denied entry into UniAbuja despite invite from SUG president

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Human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, was on Wednesday denied entry into the University of Abuja despite being officially invited by the Students’ Union Government (SUG) for an interactive session with students. Sowore, who shared a video of the incident on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, said he arrived on campus

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Teacher beaten by student in Oyo

He died of cancer, not student attack, Oyo NUT clears air on Ogbomoso teacher’s death

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the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State chapter, has refuted viral reports alleging that a teacher at Soun High School, Ogbomoso, Mr. Fatai Adegoke, was attacked and killed by his students while trying to stop them from gambling during school hours. In a statement signed by the State Secretary, Salami Olukayode, the union clarified

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LAUTECH suspends academic activities after hit-and-run driver kills 200-level student

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The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Iseyin campus, has announced a two-week suspension of academic activities following the tragic death of a 200-level student, Miss Afolayan Oluwadarasimi Roseline, who was killed by a hit-and-run driver. The incident occurred on Friday morning, November 7, 2025, along the Iseyin–Saki Road in Oyo State. Reports

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JAMB approves 85 candidates through its special screening, marking a milestone in the JAMB underage admission process.

UTME: JAMB approves admission for 85 underage exceptional students

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved the admission of 85 underage candidates who successfully passed its special screening process for exceptional entry into tertiary institutions. In a statement on Monday, JAMB’s Head of Media, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, said the underage candidates, all below 16 years as of September 2025, were cleared after

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