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FCT Teachers’ Strike: FG calls for dialogue as protest reaches 100th day

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 30, 2025

As the indefinite industrial action by primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) reaches its 100th day, the federal government has made a plea for dialogue, unity, and a swift resolution to the impasse. In a statement released on Monday by the Director of Press and Public

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FG to establish 270 vocational training centres nationwide

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 27, 2025

The federal government has announced plans to set up 270 vocational training centres across Nigeria as part of its initiative to encourage entrepreneurship and skills development. Deputy Executive Secretary (Technical) of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Mr Rasaq Akinyemi, made this known in Abuja during a public hearing on nine legislative bills. These

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Kaduna pupils forced to sit on the floor due to government’s failure to supply furniture

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 22, 2025

More than 100 students at L.G.E.A. Primary School Maje in Danmahawayi Ward, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, are forced to learn while sitting on bare floors, as the classrooms are not furnished with any chairs. The challenging learning conditions faced by these pupils were brought to light by a civil society group, MonITNG, […]

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FG warns it will take legal action against parents, guardians supporting exam malpractice

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 4, 2025

The federal government has announced that it intends to take legal action against any parent or guardian involved in helping with examination malpractice. This announcement followed the government’s instruction that all schools must immediately inform law enforcement and educational authorities if there are any threats or violations during exams. Education Minister Dr.

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FG Proposes Establishment of National Tribunal to Address Examination Malpractice

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 1, 2025

The federal government has proposed establishing a National Examination Malpractice Court/Tribunal to expedite the handling of exam fraud cases and to strongly deter cheating. Education Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa, revealed this plan while receiving a report in Abuja from a 17-member panel assigned to enhance the standard of examinations. The group presented a detailed

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Federal Government plans N45,000 monthly stipend for Nigerian TVET students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 30, 2025

To reform vocational training in the country, the federal government has announced its intention to provide a N45,000 monthly allowance to students enrolled in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. Idris Bugaje, who serves as the executive secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), revealed this information during an

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Federal Government launches CNG buses in 20 federal universities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 30, 2025

On Thursday, the federal government officially began the rollout of Compressed Natural Gas-powered buses to universities across Nigeria. The launch began with the University of Abuja as part of its strategy to reduce high transportation expenses and encourage the use of cleaner energy on campus. Named ‘CNG-Sprout,’ this marks the first stage of the ‘Project […]

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FG to establish 8 medical simulation centres across Nigeria

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 29, 2025

The federal government has announced plans to establish eight advanced medical simulation centres nationwide to strengthen the training and education of medical professionals. This announcement was made during the inauguration of a 19-member implementation and monitoring committee held in Abuja on Wednesday, as stated by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who

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FG’s N50bn: Why ASUU Remains Skeptical About Announced Funds

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 28, 2025

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has insisted that it will not trust the federal government’s claim of releasing N50 billion to cover earned allowances for academic and non-academic staff in federal universities until members receive bank alerts confirming the payments. The national president of ASUU, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, revealed this during an

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FG needs N1 trillion annually for school feeding

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 25, 2025

The federal government announced on Thursday that it will need about N1 trillion each year to run the school feeding programme. This was disclosed by the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Tanko Sununu, during a stakeholders’ meeting focused on reviving and expanding the Renewed-Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme

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FG Directs Tertiary Institutions to Publish Financial, Student Data by May 31

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 6, 2025

The federal government has instructed all federal tertiary institutions to make essential institutional information, such as budgetary figures, student enrollment numbers, and funding sources, publicly available on their official websites by May 31, 2025. This new directive, which is to be implemented immediately, was issued by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa,

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SSANU Criticizes FG Over Delay in N50bn Earned Allowances Payment

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 10, 2025

The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) has voiced its dissatisfaction with the federal government’s continued delay in releasing funds for the payment of allowances. In a communiqué issued after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at the Federal University Otuoke in Bayelsa, SSANU urged the government to ensure that the N50 billion previously

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FG Converts Tai Solarin University to a Federal University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 10, 2025

President Tinubu has given his approval for the conversion of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), located in Ijagun, Ogun State, into a Federal University. TASUED, which was established by the Ogun State Government in 2005, was named after Dr. Tai Solarin, a respected activist and the founder of Mayflower School in Ikenne. It holds […]

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FG Allocates N5.7bn for Development Projects at Federal University of Health Sciences, Funtua

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 1, 2025

The sum of N5.7 billion has been allocated by the Federal Government for capital development projects at the Federal University of Health Sciences, situated in Funtua, Katsina State. Muntari Dandutse, who chairs the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund, revealed this information to journalists on Saturday in Katsina. “We are grateful to Allah that […]

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FG Develops New Strategies to Lower Out-of-School Children Rate

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 25, 2025

The Federal Government has announced plans to strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders to create effective strategies aimed at decreasing the rising population of out-of-school children. To accomplish this goal, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed all parties involved in the basic education sector to focus on bringing children back into classrooms. The Minister

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NELFUND: Students express frustration over loan delays as exams approach

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 15, 2025

Students from at least 23 public universities and polytechnics have expressed concerns over the delayed release of their approved institutional loans from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, as deadlines for tuition payments and upcoming examinations draw closer. On April 3, 2024, President Bola Tinubu signed the Students Loan (Access to Higher Education) (Repeal and

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FG Assumes Control of NOK University, Renames It University of Applied Sciences

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 12, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Federal Government to take control of NOK University, located in Kachia, Kaduna State, and convert it into a federal institution. This directive from the president follows a ruling by a Federal High Court in Abuja, which ordered the complete forfeiture of the privately-owned NOK University to the Federal Government. […]

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FG Increases Private University Application Fee to N25 Million

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 11, 2025

The Federal Government has revised the application processing fee for new private universities, raising it to N25 million. In the past, the total amount required for obtaining provisional licenses for private universities was N6 million. This directive was issued by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, to the National Universities Commission (NUC) on Monday through

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FG to Tackle Youth Unemployment Through Technical and Vocational Training

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 9, 2025

Alhaji Nasiru Sani-Gwarzo, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, stated that the current administration is dedicated to addressing youth unemployment by promoting technical and vocational education. He made this remark on Saturday during the closing ceremony of the second edition of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Camp held in

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FG to Replace JSS and SSS with 12-Year Basic Education System

Fadiran Ifeloluwa February 7, 2025

The Federal Government has announced plans to eliminate the Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) structures in Nigeria. In their place, a compulsory 12-year continuous basic education system will be introduced. Upon completing the 12-year programme, students will then proceed to institutions of higher learning. With this policy change, the