The Katsina State Government has begun the process of domesticating the National Policy on Safety, Security and Violence-Free Schools (NPSSVFS), aimed at protecting children and teachers from attacks. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Hajiya Zainab Musa-Musawa, confirmed the move on Monday in Katsina while receiving the policy document. The announcement coincided with preparations for…
The Nigerian government’s decision to roll out a new curriculum for basic, senior secondary, and technical education has drawn praise from education leaders who say it addresses long-standing gaps in the system. Prof. Bilkis Lafiaji-Okunneye, Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education, said the reform’s focus on technology, digital literacy, and creativity would provide students…
A ban on ostentatious graduation parties in some Nigerian states has sparked a heated debate between education officials, parents, and school proprietors. Authorities in Ondo State said the prohibition was designed to protect families from “unnecessary financial exploitation” by schools and to shift the emphasis back to academic learning. Similar moves are being enforced in…
Polytechnic lecturers in South-West Nigeria have expressed deep concern over what they described as government neglect of the sector, warning that unresolved issues could trigger a nationwide strike. The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Zone C, speaking at a press briefing in Ogun State, said critical agreements reached with government remain unfulfilled more than…
Authorities in Nigeria’s Kogi State have outlawed graduation ceremonies in nursery, primary and secondary schools, citing concerns about costs for parents and negative social influences. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Education Commissioner Wemi Jones, who described the events as “incessant” and financially draining. The state also banned “signing-out” parties among tertiary students. Instead,…
Academics at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka have praised the Federal Government’s recent seven-year embargo on establishing new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Speaking in Nsukka, Prof. Okechukwu Nwaubani said the measure could enable proper funding and upgrading of existing schools. “Well-funded public institutions will produce globally competitive graduates. The focus should be…
Lecturers in Nigeria’s polytechnics have renewed pressure on the Federal Government after institutions in the South-South and South-East threw their weight behind a strike ultimatum. The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) said the 21-day notice, effective from 18 August, followed the government’s failure to honour previous agreements. The union suspended a two-week strike in…
Nigeria is preparing for a landmark change in student assessment as the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) confirmed that all candidates will take their West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) via computer-based testing (CBT) by 2026. The announcement was made by Dr Amos Dangut, WAEC’s Head of National Office, during a sensitisation session with…
Almost 22,000 candidates are seeking admission into the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) for the 2025/2026 academic session, far exceeding the institution’s capacity of 13,000 available spaces. Professor Kamilu Rauf, head of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre, said on Monday that the Post-UTME screening, which runs from 28 August to 4 September, registered 20,220 UTME applicants…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) Branch, has threatened to withdraw services over alleged unpaid salaries by the state government. The Chairman of ASUU, AAUA Chapter, Dr Boluwaji Oshodi, announced this in a memo to the university management on Sunday. He said the directive followed the resolution reached at…
