Saturday, June 20, 2026

NUT

June 9, 2026

Terrorists, bandits threatening Nigeria’s education system, says NUT president

NUT expressed concern over rising insecurity across the country, warning that continued attacks on schools threaten the future of education.

Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT)
October 22, 2025

Edo government to recruit 3,000 teachers

He emphasised that teachers remained a top priority in his development agenda.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
July 2, 2025

Wike meets area council chairpersons, NUT, NANS over teachers’ strike

The meeting, according to a statement by NANS on Wednesday, is to finalise modalities for the reopening of all public primary schools in the FCT.

FCT minister Nyesom Wike
June 29, 2025

Lawmaker pledges N200 million for Nollywood talent hunt

Mr Nwoko said that there was a need for the movie industry in Nigeria to invest in more quality TV series.

Ned Nwoko
February 6, 2025

NUT begins indefinite strike in Ebonyi over unpaid salaries

The Nigeria Union of Teachers in Ebonyi has directed its members in seven LGAs where months of salary areas are owed to embark on an indefinite strike.

Nigeria Union of Teachers
October 5, 2024

World Teachers’ Day: NUT president demands adequate funding for education sector

The NUT president noted that 23 states have implemented the new retirement policy of 65 years of age and 40 years of service for teachers.

A photo of students in a classroom
September 18, 2024

FCT primary teachers resume strike over unresolved welfare concerns  

Mr Sule said that discussion with the chairmen of the area councils was ongoing to resolve the issues. 

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July 25, 2024

LG Autonomy: Funding of basic education better handled by states, says NUT

The NUT president said basic education should never be left entirely in the hands of the local government councils.

Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT)
February 12, 2024

NUT calls for implementation of delayed professional salary structure

On Oct. 5, 2020, former President Muhammadu Buhari approved a special salary scale for teachers in the country.

Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT)
December 18, 2023

Council says nearly 4,000 teachers failed qualifying exam despite widespread cheating

TRCN registrar Josiah Ajiboye restated the council’s commitment to improving the teaching profession in the country.

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