Thursday, October 15, 2026

Education

August 28, 2024

ASUU postpones strike notice after meeting with FG

The minister said both parties agreed to reconvene on Sept. 6.

Emmanuel Osodeke and Tahir Mamman
August 28, 2024

FG, ASUU in closed-door meeting over fresh nationwide strike notice   

The ASUU nation president expressed worry over the failure of the government to resolve their lingering issue.

FG, ASUU in closed-door meeting
August 28, 2024

Tinubu’s age limit for admission ‘Stone Age’ mentality: Atiku

Mr Atiku said the policy gave an indication of how the Tinubu government behaves like a lost sailor on a high sea.

Atiku, Tinubu
August 27, 2024

Private school proprietors raise concern over 18 years age limit for WAEC, NECO

“The policy of the government gives us room for concern. We believe that the government is only focusing on the maturity of the students,” said Mr Lukman.

Students writing WAEC
August 27, 2024

Oyo government approves N500 million capital grant for technical university

The grant is to aid the accreditation of courses for the 2024/2025 academic session by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde (Photo Credit: Twitter)
August 27, 2024

Anambra govt shuts school over bullying of seven-year-old pupil

“Governor Chukwuma Soludo, however, directed that the school be sealed before 2:00 p.m. today,” the commissioner said.

Governor Chukwuma Soludo
August 27, 2024

IMF hinges Nigeria’s 3.1% economic growth outlook on stronger governance reforms

Mr Ebeke said that further governance and business regulations reforms were needed for the country to grow slightly from the 2.9 per cent rate of 2023.

International Monetary Fund (IMF)
August 27, 2024

Female passenger allegedly raped by Okada rider not our student: OAU

Mr Olanrewaju said that “the lady did not have any affiliation with the prestigious university.”

OAU
August 26, 2024

Belgium working to boost cocoa production in Nigeria: Ambassador

Mr Olakulehin said Ibadan has enough arable land suitable and available for agricultural production.

Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria, Pieter Leenknegt and his Canadian and Australian counterparts, Jamie Christoff and Ms Leilani Bin-Juda, made the pledge on Wednesday
August 26, 2024

FG plans NYSC-equivalent training scheme for NCE graduates

Mr Wisdom said the ministry would partner with the ministry of education to introduce new training reforms.

Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande