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Yobe State Government has launched a robust Almajiri Welfare Package aimed at improving the living and learning conditions of Almajiri children and their teachers across 17 local government areas. The initiative includes health, education, and skill empowerment support under the Yobe State Arabic and Islamic Education Board (AISEB). Introduction: A New Dawn for Almajiri Education…

In another shocking case highlighting the growing menace of sexual abuse in Nigeria’s education sector, a 53-year-old teacher has been remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre by an Ikeja Chief Magistrate Court over allegations that he defiled his 13-year-old student during a summer class. The incident, reported by Gazette Nigeria, has generated widespread outrage among parents,…

Tension gripped the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, as members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) took to the streets in a peaceful protest to express their frustration over the Federal Government’s failure to meet their long-standing demands. The demonstration, which…

In a major educational policy shake-up, the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has officially banned all graduation ceremonies and Christmas parties in public, private, and mission schools across the state. The new directive, which has sparked widespread public debate, aims to reduce financial pressure on parents and guardians. Governor Soludo announced the…

A growing wave of frustration is sweeping across Nigerian universities as students and parents decry the worsening accommodation crisis on campuses nationwide. From Lagos to Ilorin, Port Harcourt to Nsukka, the struggle for affordable and decent student housing has reached a breaking point. Reports indicate that skyrocketing hostel rents, severe shortages of on-campus accommodation, and…

In a landmark development for Nigeria’s education sector, the Edo State Ministry of Education has entered into a strategic partnership with Fujian Jiangxia University in China. The collaboration is set to transform the landscape of education, research, and innovation in Edo State by opening new doors for student exchange programs, faculty development, and digital capacity…

The management of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, has released a crucial update to all newly admitted students for the 2025/2026 academic session regarding their admission registration, acceptance fee payment, and document verification process. The latest notice from the institution serves as a final reminder for all admitted candidates to comply strictly with the outlined…

UK-based Nigerian scholar, Professor Christian Harrison, has made Nigeria proud by winning the prestigious 2025 British Academy of Management (BAM) Medal for Contribution to Communities. Learn about his remarkable achievements, leadership impact, and what this recognition means for African academics in global education. Introduction: A Nigerian Scholar Shines in Global Academia The global academic community…

The University of Cross River (UNICROSS), Calabar, was thrown into disarray on Thursday as members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) embarked on a peaceful protest that paralyzed academic and administrative activities across the institution. The demonstration, which was part of…

In a major move aimed at tightening financial accountability within Nigeria’s higher education sector, the Federal Government has directed all tertiary institutions across the country to provide a full account of their unused TETFund allocations within 30 days. The directive, which came through the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu Alausa, underscores the…