ASUU agrees to 40% salary increase
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has softened its stance in the long-running wage dispute with the Federal Government, agreeing to a 40% salary increase, a development that could…
Two millennia of identity, but sure, english-only will fix education
They say a civilisation that forgets its language is a civilisation leaning dangerously on the balcony rail. Well, in Nigeria today, someone has clearly decided to give that railing a…
FG reverses Policy, adopts English as medium of instruction in basic education
The federal government has repealed the national policy requiring indigenous languages to be used as a medium of instruction in public schools. Tunji Alausa, the minister of education, spoke at…
FG begins disbursement of tertiary staff support fund
The Federal Government has begun disbursing funds under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF). The fund, launched in August 2025, aims to lift morale, strengthen institutional productivity, and empower…
FG releases N2.3bn to federal university unions to clear arrears
The federal government says it has released N2.3 billion to university-based unions to pay outstanding arrears. Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, provided updates on the government's interactions with the Academic…
ASUU Strike
ASUU suspends two-week warning strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has suspended its current two-week warning strike. Prof. Chris Piwuna, the National President of ASUU, announced this during an ongoing press briefing in Abuja…
One day Vice President Joy Ogah and Vice President Kashim Shettima
Shettima steps aside for teenager to promote girl-child education
Joy Ogah, a Nigerian schoolgirl, took over the vice-president's office for a day to emphasise the significance of girls' education. According to a statement issued by the vice-president's office on…
All pending demands were met, ASUU strike is needless – FG
Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, has said that the federal government has addressed all of the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities. The education minister spoke on Channels…
Federal Government Boosts Scholarship Grants Across Education Levels
… Revamped Programme Aims To Enhance Access And Support STEMM Focus The Federal Government has significantly increased scholarship grants across all academic levels as part of a comprehensive overhaul of…
Federal Government Sets 16 as Minimum Age for Tertiary Institution Admission
Education Minister Warns Against Illegal Admissions, Vows to Prosecute Violators The Federal Government has officially established 16 years as the minimum entry age for admission into Nigeria's tertiary institutions. Education…
