Saturday, December 6

Education

Ebonyi teachers begin indefinite strike

Teachers in seven local government areas of Ebonyi State began an indefinite strike on Thursday. The strike declared by the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Ebonyi State chapter, was to protest the failure of chairmen of the affected local government areas…

Minister advocates 12-year basic education model

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa has proposed a shift to a 12-year basic education model in Nigeria.  Alausa made the proposal on Thursday, in Abuja, at the 2025 Extraordinary National Council of Education meeting, which is the highest…

1,000 Kano students get Barau scholarships

Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, is set to offer scholarships to 1,000 students to pursue degree programmes in ICT-related fields. The beneficiaries would be the pioneer students of the seven study centres of the Federal University, Dutsin-ma, Katsina…

Gbaramatu lawyers commend Tinubu’s maritime varsity assent

The Gbaramatu Lawyers Association has commended President Bola Tinubu for his assent to the Nigerian Maritime University bill. In a statement, the association’s president, Friday Emotimide said Tinubu’s assent has given the institution a legal foundation and structure to thrive.…

Cross River varsity expels five for bullying, truancy

Arthur Jarvis University in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State has expelled five students and suspended five others over bullying, truancy, and misconduct. According to a statement by the university’s acting Registrar, Mary Dan-Abia, on Monday, the decision…

Oyo tertiary institution staff to begin strike Thursday

Staff members of polytechnics and colleges of education are to embark on an indefinite strike starting Thursday. Chairman of the Joint Action Committee, in the state, Dr Kola Lawal, who made this known in a statement on Sunday, explained that…

Minister advocates 12-year basic education model

Some educators have said it is important to prioritise training teachers for effective teaching. To address this challenge,  a certified teacher, Mr Peter Omogho advised that teachers should engage in professional development programs, saying it would help on improving teaching…

Essay competition equips students with success skills – Airtel

Airtel Nigeria said essay competitions will drive educational development in underserved communities and equip students with the skills and confidence needed for a brighter future. Airtel Nigeria,  under its Employee Volunteer Scheme, organised an Essay Competition, to commemorate the International…

Foundation gifts student varsity scholarship

The Dr. Olaolu Mudasiru Foundation, established in March 2024 to promote education and social development, has awarded its inaugural university scholarship to Eniolaoluwa Sohe, an outstanding student from the Nigerian Military School in Zaria. A statement by the foundation said…

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