Education

‘It’s A Lie’ – FG Denies Rumour Of WAEC, NECO Cancellation The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, has denied planning to cancel the 2025 WAEC and NECO examinations. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Press in the Ministry, Mrs. Folasade Boriowo, on Sunday in Abuja. She said it was necessary that the Ministry categorically distance itself from the fake news and clarify to the general public. According to her, the 2025 WAEC Examinations have been successfully concluded, with only a few isolated incidents of malpractice reported, all of which were promptly addressed by the…

FG Introduces Nationwide Policy To Regulate Non-state Schools The Federal Government has introduced a new policy to regulate non-state schools, setting clear standards for infrastructure, curriculum delivery, and teacher qualifications, as part of efforts to improve education quality and ensure accountability. Non-state schools refer to educational institutions that operate outside direct government control, which include faith-based schools, privately owned schools, homeschooling arrangements, tutorial and adult learning centres, voluntary or charity-run schools, and community-based schools According to NAN, the policy was supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) under the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE). It…

ASUU Directs Members To Begin Nationwide Strike The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has confirmed that a directive has been issued for all branches of the union nationwide to withdraw their services over the delay in the payment of June 2025 salaries to its members, citing the enforcement of the “No Pay, No Work” resolution. ASUU branches in two federal universities, the University of Jos and the University of Abuja, have already commenced strike action in compliance with the directive. President of ASUU, Prof. Chris Piwuna, who confirmed the development to Nigerian Tribune on Monday in…

NANS Declares Nationwide Protest The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has declared a nationwide protest on Wednesday, July 2 over the continued closure of public primary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a statement, signed by its president, Olushola Oladoja, on Monday, NANS expressed serious displeasure at the closures that have lasted over two months, affecting thousands of children (particularly poor families) from benefiting from basic education. Last week, NANS gave an ultimatum of seven days to the FCT Administration, headed by Minister Nyesom Wike, to reopen the schools or face protests across the country. “It is…

NYSC Speaks On Service Extension For Corpe Member Who Criticized Tinubu The National Youth Service Corps has denied extending the service year of a Lagos corper, Rita Uguamaye, also known as Raye, for criticising the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Raye became an Internet sensation following her public criticism of the present administration, which she described as worsening economic conditions. Uguamaye had, in a viral video shared on her TikTok account, @talktoraye, expressed frustration over Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions, lamenting the high inflation and economic hardship. Uguamaye had also criticised the President by describing him as a “terrible leader” while…