Absent candidates have no mark to score – JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has denied reports attributed to it that candidates would not be scoring zero even if they did not write the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Training females in self-defence can combat sexual harassment in schools – Don
A professor at the Lagos State University (LASU), Tinuke Fapohunda has called for the inclusion of self-defence trainings as part of measures to combat sexual harassment in academic institutions.
Senate intervenes in UNIMAID fee hike controversy
The Senate has directed the management of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) to stay action on the proposed increment of tuition fees for students.
In a statement signed and...
Govt makes teaching Igbo compulsory in all Imo schools
The Imo State Government has announced the compulsory teaching and learning of Igbo Language in all primary, post-primary schools as well as tertiary institutions in the state.
State Commissioner...
Lagos govt set to renovate 60 public schools
Lagos State Government has disclosed plans to renovate 60 public schools across the state.
It said this is in fulfillment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's inaugural promise to invest in...
Nigeria to spend N793m on Almajiri education, others in four years
The Nigerian federal government has proposed spending N793 million on integrating Almajiri, Qur’anic and non-formal schools in nine states into formal education in four years.
The new pilot project...
Ayade has superceded his predecessors in basic education interventions – CR-SUBEB chair
The Executive Chairman, Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board (CR-SUBEB), Stephen Odey has stated that the Governor Ben Ayade led administration has superceded his predecessors in investing in basic education.
NSCDC reassures JAMB of security during UTME
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command has reiterated commitment to ensure adequate security during and after the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to curtail examination malpractice...
Fayemi approves N182m arrears of teacher allowances
The Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi has approved the payment of 182 Million Naira for the settlement of four months core subjects and rural allowances to qualified teachers in Public Primary...
Kidnappers release Kaduna schoolgirls, teachers
Abductors have released six schoolgirls and two teachers who were kidnapped since 3rd October.
The students and teachers of Engravers College in Chikun Local Government Area were freed.
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EFCC arrests Kano commissioner who converted school to shops
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has arrested the Kano State Commissioner for Special Duties, Mukhtar Ishaq over various allegations of...
