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A check by the News Agency of Nigeria in the three states showed that students had yet to resume at the federal government colleges in the states. The post Strike: Resumption halted in federal unity colleges in Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — Students of state-owned universities in Ondo State have issued a 14-day ultimatum to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to resolve the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), Senior Staff Associatio...
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The crisis over the planned concession of King’s College, Lagos, deepened on Monday as the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, was alleged to have declined to come to the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja to meet protesting workers, amid threats...
Education Minister, Dr Tunji Alausa, has assured King’s College workers of their job security amid proposed administrative changes and concessioning fears. Read More: https://punchng.com/kings-college-alausa-assures-workers-of-job-security/...
Fifty years after its establishment, Omoluorogbo Grammar School (OGSA) is set to celebrate its Golden Jubilee with a three-day programme that will bring together generations of old students, serving and former teachers, parents, friends and other stakeholders from Nigeria and the...
For many Nigerians planning to study in foreign countries on a student visa, the opportunity to study and work at the same time can be an important consideration when choosing a destination. Working part-time can help international students gain valuable experience, build profess...
Workers and trade union leaders in the Federal Ministry of Education on Monday in Abuja protested the proposed concession of Federal Unity Colleges. The protesters gathered at the ministry’s headquarters displaying placards, chanting solidarity songs and demanding an immediate re...
The Zamfara Ministry of Health says it has recorded 44 deaths following an outbreak of diphtheria in parts of the state. The State Director of Public Health in the ministry, Dr Yusuf Haske, gave the update to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview in Gusau on M...
The Federal Ministry of Education has invited qualified Nigerians to apply for the 2027/2028 UK Commonwealth Scholarship for Master’s and PhD studies. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-nigerians-can-apply-for-2027-2028-uk-commonwealth-scholarship-fg/...
Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has identified the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria as the major issue confronting the country, rather than insecurity. Omokri, who stated this during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics , however, sa...
Governor Uba Sani said that they endorsed the president because of his giant strides ‘’in the areas of education, infrastructural development, healthcare and in the area of agriculture.’’ The post Why Northern Women Ulama endorsed Tinubu – Uba Sani appeared first on Premium Times...
For thousands of children living in vulnerable communities along the two countries' northern frontier, the new school year is beginning under a cloud of fear. The post As new academic session begins, schools in Nigeria-Benin border communities remain closed appeared first on Prem...
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has disbursed more than N1.08 billion to 5,381 students studying nursing and midwifery across 21 institutions under its student financing scheme. The intervention, which covers federal and state nursing an...
By Dickson Omobola Federal Government has concluded plans to close the unemployment and underemployment gap, especially among young people, first-time jobseekers and those not currently in education. Figures from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, showed that Nigeria’s unemp...
Ogun Senator Shuaib Salisu has commended President Tinubu’s education reforms, saying the Student Loan Fund has improved access to tertiary education. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-senator-hails-tinubus-education-reforms/...
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has increased funding for nursing and midwifery education nearly 14-fold to N811.9 million in the 2025/2026 academic session from N59.4 million in 2023/2024. The latest figure was disclosed in a statement issued by NELFUND’s Director of ...
Nigeria is filled with Joshuas. They are in classrooms in rural communities. They are in crowded neighbourhoods and underserved schools. The post Oluremi Tinubu’s N10m gift and the power of purposeful philanthropy, By Kayode Akinmade appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The state government has a little over a month left to comply with or appeal the judgement, failing which the plaintiffs would be entitled to repossess the school. The post Pay compensation for school takeover or lose it, court tells Akwa Ibom govt appeared first on Premium Times...
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has described the shut down of Ondo State-owned universities as a shame, which it stressed is no longer acceptable. The student body stressed this while granting clearance to NANS Joint Campus Committees in Ondo, Niger, Nasaraw...
A 68-year-old Nigerian-born grandfather has graduated with a first-class degree in social work from Goldsmiths, University of London, after returning to education as a mature student. Chris Osagbaekhoe, who was born and raised in Nigeria and now lives in Thamesmead, south-east Lo...
The university’s Public Relations Officer, Orakwe Ezugwu, confirmed this in a press release in Owerri on Friday. The post University confirms release of abducted female students appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Before the day gets busy, before school runs, meetings, traffic and everything else take over, there is breakfast. And for millions of Nigerians, breakfast is where some of the most meaningful expressions of love begin. It is the parent who wakes up early to prepare a child’s fav...
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has fulfilled her ₦10 million education pledge to 12-year-old Ogun State artist, Morenikeji Joshua, less than a month after being impressed by his artistic talent. The ₦10 million Education Development Trust Fund, presented to J...
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has fulfilled her ₦10 million education pledge to 12-year-old Ogun State artist, Master Morenikeji Ebunoluwa Joshua, less than a month after being impressed by his artistic talent. The ₦10 million Education Development Trust Fund, presented t...
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has fulfilled her N10m education pledge to 12-year-old Ogun State artist, Morenikeji Joshua, for his tertiary education. Read More: https://punchng.com/oluremi-tinubu-fulfils-n10m-education-pledge-to-12-year-old-artist/...
The Federal Government has retained ownership of King’s College, Lagos, while the King’s College Old Boys’ Association (KCOBA) will finance, rehabilitate, operate and maintain the school under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) concession. The post FG keeps King’s College ownersh...
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has stepped up safety and security measures in schools as pupils and students get set to resume for the 2026/2027 academic session. The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that Lagos State public primary and secondary schools will resume on Monday...
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has launched an ambitious move to overhaul the professional status of thousands of Nigerian teachers currently teaching without recognised teaching qualifications, with 250,000 serving teachers expected to benefit from a new six-mont...
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has drawn a fresh battle line against substandard textbooks in Nigerian schools, declaring that instructional materials scoring below 70 per cent will no longer qualify for national ranking. The new standard followed the first-ever n...
Muraina Nojeem, father of viral Nigerian meat seller Akeem Muraina, popularly known as the “Korporate Meat Seller,” has said his son’s education and upbringing helped him transform the family’s butchery business. Nojeem, who said he stopped his education after primary school befo...
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Wing, has backed the suspension of resumption in all Federal Unity Colleges nationwide over the concession of King’s College, Lagos. The Chairman of NUT, Federal Wing, Mr Emeka Okonta, said this in an interview with the News Agency of...
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the exercise focuses on equipping teachers with skills for technology-driven and student-centred learning. The post Abia prepares teachers to use digital tools in new high-tech schools appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Students of Federal Unity Colleges across Nigeria will not resume for the first term until further notice. This follows a directive by the Joint Congress of Unions of the Federal Ministry of Education. The unions announced the decision in a communiqué issued on Thursday, saying t...
The Nigeria Labour Congress, Federal Capital Territory Council, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Capital Territory Administration to resolve three outstanding issues affecting teachers in the territory, warning that failure to do so would trigger an indefinite stri...
Nigerian private schools defend up to a 30% school fees increase ahead of resumption, citing rising fuel costs, rent, and teachers’ salaries. Read why. Read More: https://punchng.com/proprietors-defend-30-fee-hike-as-schools-resume-monday/...
“The recently released "BudgIT 2026 State of States Report", placed Abia among Nigeria’s top-performing states across fiscal performance, health, education, infrastructure, and governance. The numbers are not just impressive. They are historic.” The post Abia’s Positive Ranking: ...
Read the latest Nigeria news recap. Dangote lists IPO channels, FG offers students free data, D’Tigress players get $100,000 each, and other top stories. Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-dangote-lists-32-ipo-channels-fg-offers-students-100mb-daily-data-dtigress-player...
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has launched a major digital education intervention under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, waiving data costs for millions of learners in senior secondary schools and tertiary institutions accessing approved educational p...
The Federal Government has launched the Zero-Rated Access to Education Platforms initiative to expand access to digital learning resources for students across Nigeria. The post FG launches zero-rated education platforms initiative to expand digital learning appeared first on Nair...
The Federal Government has announced plans to remove data charges for millions of Nigerian students who use approved educational platforms as part of efforts to expand access to digital learning. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, announced the initiative on Thursday dur...
…moves to regulate internet access for under-16s By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government on Thursday unveiled a major digital education intervention that will allow millions of Nigerian students to access approved educational platforms without paying for internet data, in ...
By Hannah Ogunlabi If you are a foreigner interested in joining the British army, you will need to meet certain entry requirements before you can begin your application. The Army considers your age, nationality, health and fitness, as well as your education and qualifications. 1....
The ASUSS national president has called for greater teachers’ collaboration with parents and government to improve Nigeria’s education sector and student w Read More: https://punchng.com/secondary-school-teachers-union-seeks-parents-govt-collaboration/...
The Polish ambassador to Nigeria, Michal Cygan, has said Warsaw views Nigeria as a land of opportunity and is backing President Bola Tinubu’s $1 trillion economy target with concrete investments in infrastructure, education, and defence. In this exclusive interview, the ambassado...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has described the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), established by the administration of President Bola Tinubu, as a landmark initiative that has provided crucial financial relief to children from poor families and removed financial barriers t...
Governor Otti warned the new teachers to guard their jobs jealously because their names were still “written in pencil”. The post Abia begins training for 4,074 newly recruited teachers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
VP Kashim Shettima says the NELFUND initiative has provided crucial financial relief to poor students, removing barriers to higher education in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/nelfund-has-eased-financial-burden-on-poor-students-shettima/...
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has described the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) established by the administration of President Bola Tinubu as a landmark initiative that has provided crucial financial relief to the children of the poor ...
The Federal Government has released funds for the full payment of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) to academic staff in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, covering the period from January to August 2026. The Minister of Education, Tunji ...
The Federal Government has approved immediate and full payment of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance, CATA, to academic staff in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education for the period January to August 2026. This was disclosed by Minister of Education,...
The National Association of Nigerian Students rejects the FG’s proposed Learner Identification Number, calling it an unnecessary duplication of the existin Read More: https://punchng.com/nans-rejects-fgs-proposed-learner-identification-number/...
According to him, the 159 male pupils sleep on the floor, sharing about 100 mattresses. The post 159 pupils sleep in one-room hostel at Nasarawa nomadic school – Director appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
…Plans digital tracking of lecturers, equipment, facilities By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has moved to overhaul the accreditation system for Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, warning institutions against presenting a false or ...
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Federal Government to stop the planned rollout of the National Learner Identification Number (LIN). The student body insisted that the existing National Identification Number (NIN) is enough for Nigerian stude...
Every year, thousands of young Nigerians face the same challenge: choosing a university that offers more than just a degree. The decision usually comes down to a handful of things: quality academics, affordability, career outcomes, safety and facilities, and a campus that feels l...
— Flags off Badagry, Ikorodu programmes By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tertiary Education, has launched the Eko Digital Training initiative to equip youths in the Badagry and Ikorodu divisions with digital and entrepreneurial skil...
Survivors of the Nigerian Civil War share harrowing experiences and advocate for history to be taught in schools to prevent future conflicts. Read their st Read More: https://punchng.com/survivors-recall-civil-war-experiences-advocate-teaching-of-history/...
King’s College, Lagos, has been shut by staff unions following the FG’s concession of the school to its old boys’ association, making resumption uncertain. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-concession-kings-college-shut-resumption-uncertain/...
