Falana criticises FG, Lagos government over N100,000 school fees hike
Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer, has criticised the Federal and Lagos State governments’ recent increase in school fees, calling it illegal. In July 2023, […]
Federal Government
FG to unbundle 115 Unity Colleges into Basic, Secondary Schools
The federal government has stated that the country’s 115 Federal Unity Colleges will soon be split into basic and secondary schools. Dr Yusuf Sununu, Minister […]
Fed Govt approves N47.5 billion to upgrade 50 schools
The Federal Government has allocated N47.5 billion for the first phase of upgrading 50 selected senior secondary schools (SSS) across the country. Dr Iyela Ajayi, Executive Secretary of […]
FG excludes varsities, research grants from TSA
The federal government has mandated that third-party research grant funds for federal universities and research institutions be excluded from the Treasury Single Account (TSA). This […]
NANS opposes the use of students for political purposes
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has decried the use of students for political purposes. The student body stated that it would not allow […]
Umeh warns scholarship students not to apply for the FG loan scheme
Senator Victor Umeh of Anambra Central Senatorial Zone has advised students in his scholarship program not to apply for the federal government’s student loan plan. […]
FG launches the application process for 2024/2025 Commonwealth scholarships
The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the opening of the application season for the 2024/2025 Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP). The scholarships, sponsored […]
Strike: Federal Government, ASUU to resume negotiations on September 6
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will resume talks on September 6 to clarify some of the concerns of university […]
Fake degree: FG names accredited Togo, Benin Republic Universities (Full List)
In an effort to combat degree certificate racketeering, the Federal Government has revealed that just eight universities in Togo and Benin Republic are accredited to […]
ASUU and FG meeting postponed till August 28
The scheduled meeting between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities has been postponed from Monday to August 28. A highly placed […]
Students under 18 barred from writing WAEC, NECO exams
The Federal Government announced yesterday that candidates under the age of eighteen will not be permitted to sit for exams conducted by the West African […]
4m out-of-school children returned to classrooms, says FG
The Federal Government has announced that four million of the 20 million out-of-school children have returned to their schools. According to numbers issued by the […]
FG approves dismissal of workers who used fake degrees from Benin, Togo institutions to get jobs
The Federal Government implemented suggestions made by the Ministry of Education in partnership with other ministries, including the dismissal of public and private sector workers […]
FG installs power plants at six federal universities
The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency, has erected power plants at six federal universities as part of its attempts to provide reliable power […]
ASUU to meet with FG to avert impending strike
The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, or ASUU, and the Federal Government will meet on Monday to address university teachers’ demands and […]
12 Smart Schools set to begin operations next month — FG
The Federal Government is prepared to present 12 Model Smart Schools throughout the federation’s six geopolitical zones, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) said yesterday. Dr Hamid […]
FG to recruit 3,500 teachers for unity colleges
Dr. Yusuf Sununu, Minister of State for Education, has announced that the Federal Government will recruit 3,500 teachers for Unity Colleges. He said that the […]
FG approves 22 more state-owned institutions for student loans (Full List)
The Nigerian government has approved 22 more state-owned tertiary institutions across the country to apply for student loans. The institutions were cleared on Wednesday, August 14, by […]
FG revokes two smart school contracts in Kebbi and Bayelsa
The Federal Government claims it has revoked the contract for constructing a smart school in Kebbi State and granted it to a different contractor. Dr Yusuf […]
FG releases JSS1 admission list into unity colleges
The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the release of the 2024/2025 admission list for Junior Secondary Schools (JSS1) at the 115 Federal Unity Colleges […]