Determined to redefine learning standards for future generations, the Old Grammarians Society (OGS) of CMS Grammar School, Lagos State, has launched a multi-billion-naira Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Development Centre to address the challenges within the learning institution. According to the former students, the project will boost learning standards to compete favourably with other schools globally and...
Students of Cross River University staged a protest over the indefinite delay of their graduation ceremonies, expressing frustration over prolonged waiting periods that they say are affecting their academic and career plans. They accused the university management of negligence and insensitivity, adding that the continued postponement has caused uncertainty, stress, and disruption to their employment...
The Anambra State Government has approved plans to establish 30 new public primary schools in communities without existing government-owned schools, in a bid to expand access to basic education and improve learning outcomes. The initiative is part of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration’s drive to raise literacy levels and promote inclusive education across the state. Commissioner...
The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) staff staged a peaceful protest at the office of the State Accountant-General in Calabar, demanding the immediate payment of pension arrears owed their retired colleagues. The demonstrators, under the umbrella of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) comprising the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), the Non-Academic Staff...
Determined to give lecturers better welfare, the Federal Government has released N2.3 billion representing Batch 8 and promotion arrears for lecturers in its tertiary institutions across the country. The federal government has also reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to revitalising the tertiary education sector through decisive fiscal interventions, policy reforms, and sustained dialogue with the Academic...
The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has suspended the Rector and Bursar of the Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, over alleged administrative misconduct and financial breaches in the institution. Oborevwori said that both senior staff members will be suspended for six months following the allegations leveled against them. Aside from that, the governor, acting in his...
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 13 new degree programmes for Nigerian universities as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen academic standards and align higher education with global trends. The NUC stated that the exercise reflects its commitment to enhancing quality assurance, academic relevance, and global competitiveness in higher education. The approval was...
After weeks of tension and uncertainty in Nigeria’s university system, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its two-week warning strike following renewed assurances from the Federal Government to address the lecturers’ welfare and other long-standing concerns. The union stated that the decision was reached following constructive engagement with government representatives, which resulted...
The Federal Government has dismissed reports claiming that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer required for students seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions, describing the publication as false and misleading. According to the apex government, JAMB remains the sole authorized body mandated by law to conduct entrance examinations and coordinate admissions...
In a landmark policy shift set to reshape university admissions, the Federal Government has dropped Mathematics as a mandatory subject for students seeking to pursue arts programmes in Nigerian tertiary institutions. The reform, widely regarded as one of the most significant in recent years, will remove rigid academic barriers that have long limited access to...