The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) has raised concerns about school closures and student withdrawals due to the economic hardship in Nigeria Rising economic hardship is forcing many parents to shift their children from private to public schools, as they seek to manage the escalating costs of education and transportation. The National…
JAMB responds to public pressure by adjusting the 16-year age requirement for university admissions until August 2025 The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has made a significant adjustment in response to public demand, as JAMB extends the 16-year admission age limit for candidates applying to tertiary institutions. This revision allows students who will turn…
Governor Sanwo-Olu reveals Lagos State will implement an N85,000 minimum wage, surpassing the federal benchmark of N70,000 Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced that Lagos State will implement a new minimum wage of N85,000 for its workers. This significant Lagos minimum wage increase was disclosed during a recent interview on Channels TV, where the governor discussed…
Starting January 2025, Nigerian pupils will be required to acquire at least two vocational skills as part of the restructured basic education curriculum The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a groundbreaking update to the basic school curriculum, introducing vocational subjects such as plumbing, hairstyling, and solar installation. This new curriculum, set to take effect…
The private education sector in Enugu State is facing a severe challenge due to an increase in taxes and levies, pushing many school owners to the brink of closure. Stakeholders in the sector are decrying what they see as unfair taxation policies, describing the situation as a significant threat to their survival. At a recent…
Academic experts from Nigeria selected to lead crucial departments in The Gambia’s prestigious university, heralding a new era of collaboration Four Nigerian professors in Gambian university have been chosen to assume leadership roles, signaling a significant academic partnership between the two countries. The Nigerian Tertiary Academic Council (NTAC) made the announcement, highlighting the professors’ vast…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a fresh 14-day ultimatum for the government to meet its demands or face industrial action The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a fresh strike notice, giving the Nigerian government a 14-day ultimatum to meet its long-standing demands. The ASUU strike notice follows the…
The Federal Government has raised the monthly allowance for corps members from N33,000 to N77,000, following the National Minimum Wage Amendment Act The FG increases corps members’ allowance to N77,000 per month, a significant boost from the previous N33,000, as announced by the Federal Government. This raise, which took effect in July 2024, is a…
Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara, has given the green light for the employment of 2,000 medical professionals in the state. Out of these, 1,000 personnel will be employed by the Rivers State Health Management Board, while the other 1,000 will be deployed to the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH). Governor Fubara emphasized his administration’s…
Nigerian Lecturer Targets World Record with 150-Hour Non-Stop Lecture Dr. Nsikak Akpan, a dedicated Nigerian academic, is set to break the 150-hour lecture world record, an ambitious attempt approved by Guinness World Records. He aims to surpass the previous record of 139 hours, 52 minutes, and 42 seconds, held by Indian Professor Arvin Mishra since…
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