Morufu Alausa assumes role as Nigeria’s new Minister of Education

In a recent cabinet reshuffle, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa as Nigeria's new Minister of Education, effective October 23, 2024. Dr....

Education Minister sacked in major cabinet reshuffle by Tinubu

In a significant cabinet reshuffle, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed five ministers and redeployed 10 others in a move aimed at realigning his administration’s priorities. The announcement,...
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Stakeholders seek reinstatement of power tariff subsidies to tertiary institutions

At the 2024 Education Writers' Association of Nigeria (EWAN) summit, stakeholders have called for the reinstatement of subsidies in the power sector especially within...

Bauchi SUBEB summons 57 teachers over alleged absenteeism

The Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has summoned 57 teachers from various Government Junior Secondary and Primary Schools in the state over allegations of absenteeism.
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UNIBEN veterinary faculty shut down over accreditation issues

The Veterinary Council of Nigeria has ordered the immediate closure of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), citing its failure to meet the...

ABU warns against admission fraud ahead of 2024/2025

As Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) prepares to begin admissions for the 2024/2025 academic session, the institution has issued a stern warning to prospective students and their parents against...
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Kano to Recruit 17600 Security Guards for Public Schools

The Kano State Government has finalized plans to recruit 17,600 security guards and local hunters to enhance the security of public schools across the state’s 44 local government...
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Education, power ministers to tackle electricity crisis in Nigerian schools at EWAN Summit

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and his Education counterpart, Tahir Mamman, will address the rising electricity tariff issues in Nigerian educational institutions at the upcoming Education Writers'...

ASUU Strike: Gombe approves N682 million for GSU earned allowances

The Gombe State Government has approved the release of N682 million to settle outstanding Academic Earned Allowances (AEA) for academic staff at Gombe State University (GSU), in a...

UBA Foundation doubles grant prizes in 2024 National Essay Competition

UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has officially announced the 2024 edition of its National Essay Competition (NEC),...