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NUT opposes Okpebholo’s decision to hand over 36 schools to Catholic mission groups

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 26, 2025

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Edo State Chapter, has voiced strong opposition to Governor Monday Okpebholo’s decision to transfer schools to a missionary body. In a letter dated June 24, 2025, and addressed to the governor, the NUT outlined its disapproval. The document was signed by

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FCT primary schoolteachers suspend 20-day strike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 8, 2024

After 20 days, primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory called off their indefinite strike. This followed an agreement between the Nigeria Union of Teachers and the FCT Administration to pay the remaining 60% of the 25-month arrears owed to teachers. Abdullahi Kafas, chairman of the NUT’s FCT chapter, disclosed this on Monday. The teachers

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NUT wants primary school teachers’ salaries under state

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 7, 2024

Comrade Audu Titus Amba, National President of the Nigerian Union of Teachers, has stated that with the country’s local government councils being granted full autonomy, his members want primary school teachers’ salaries to be deducted at the first line charge to ensure regular payment. He stated that, given the global commitment to ensuring inclusive and […]

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NUT bemoans teacher shortage in schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa October 6, 2024

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), has expressed concern about the lack of appropriate staff in public primary schools nationwide. Audu Amba, the National President of NUT, stated this at the 2024 World Teachers’ Day Celebration on Saturday in Abuja, adding that one or two teachers barely manage some primary schools. The subject of this […]

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FCT primary school teachers commence indefinite strike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa September 19, 2024

Primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have begun an indefinite strike to protest nonpayment of outstanding entitlements and other unresolved industrial issues. The teachers, under the Nige­ria Union of Teachers (NUT) FCT wing, resumed the postponed strike on Wednesday, after a resolution by the union’s leadership. In a communiqué signed by