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Conflict Puts Over 100 Million Children At Risk of Education Disruption In Arab Region — UNESCO

Kingsley Chukwu2 weeks ago03 mins

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has warned that intensifying regional conflicts have severely disrupted education across Arab states, affecting more than 100 million children and threatening long-term learning systems. In a report released on Monday, the agency said at least 15 countries have been impacted, with 52 million school-age children experiencing…

Sacked Bauchi Education Staff Seek Reinstatement

Kingsley Chukwu4 weeks ago02 mins

Some disengaged staff of the Bauchi State Ministry of Education have urged the government to reinstate them. They also urged the state government to review the decision and accord priority to them in the ongoing recruitment exercise. This is contained in a statement on Monday by Musa Alfa, Chairman, Association of the Bauchi Fingerprint Terminal…

Shettima Calls For Diversified, Collaborative Funding To Strengthen Nigeria’s Education Sector

Kingsley Chukwu5 months ago06 mins

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for diversified and collaborative funding models to reposition Nigeria’s education sector, insisting that government alone can no longer bear the rising financial burden required to build a competitive and future-ready system. Shettima made the call on Tuesday in Abuja during the opening of the 2025 Nigeria Education Forum, where…

Senate Summons Education Minister, WAEC Boss Over New 2025/2026 SSCE Guidelines

Kingsley Chukwu5 months ago05 mins

The Senate on Tuesday summoned the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and the Head of the National Office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Dr. Amos Dangut, to explain the controversial new guidelines introduced for candidates sitting for the 2025/2026 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE). The decision followed a motion by Senator Sunday…

Federal Government Adopts Implementation-Focused Education Policies

Kingsley Chukwu5 months ago04 mins

In a major move to enhance the nation’s education sector, the Federal Government on Monday launched three national education policies aimed at shifting focus from formulation to practical implementation. The unveiling took place in Abuja, with Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa presenting the documents. Alausa explained that the ministry had embraced an 80 per cent…

Uba Sani Presents ₦985.9bn 2026 Budget, Targets Security, Infrastructure, Education

Kingsley Chukwu6 months ago07 mins

Gov. Uba Sani on Monday presented a ₦985.9 billion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year to the Kaduna State House of Assembly, describing it as a people-oriented budget designed to consolidate gains in security, infrastructure, education and rural development. Presenting the draft budget at Lugard Hall, Sani said the proposal was not only a…

TETFund Urges Nigeria To Boost Education Funding, Reform Curriculum For 21st Century Workforce

Kingsley Chukwu6 months ago03 mins

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has called on Nigeria to increase its education budget to meet UNESCO’s recommended 15–20 per cent, compared with the current seven per cent allocation. The Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, made the appeal during the 13th Convocation Lecture of Nile University in Abuja on Tuesday, speaking on “Redefining the Nigerian…

ASUU Urges FG To Prioritise Education, Warns Against Lip Service

Kingsley Chukwu6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on the Federal Government to show genuine commitment to resolving all outstanding issues in the nation’s university system, warning that continued neglect of education threatens the future of Nigerian youths. In a statement issued at the end of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at…

“Teachers’ Union Calls For Improved Pay And Education Funding In Nigeria”

Kingsley Chukwu6 months ago6 months ago02 mins

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has appealed to the Federal Government to improve teachers’ welfare and allocate more resources to the country’s education system. NUT National Treasurer, Mr Segun Raheem, made the appeal in Lagos on Wednesday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria. Raheem said teachers deserve timely and fair remuneration…

Kano Governor To Spend N8 Billion On Education, Water Projects

Nathaniel Chinemerem Chinemerem6 months ago6 months ago02 mins

The Kano government has approved over ₦8.2 billion for the execution of some key projects in the education and water supply sectors. This was announced in a statement on Monday. It said the projects, approved by the 33rd Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Abba Yusuf, aimed to boost infrastructure, enhance learning standards, and…