Education

Jul
07
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
ASUU Directs Members To Begin Nationwide Strike

ASUU Directs Members To Begin Nationwide Strike

Education, FGN, News Flash
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…
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Jul
01
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
NANS Declare Nationwide Protest

NANS Declare Nationwide Protest

Education, FGN, News Flash
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…
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Jun
26
2025
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Govt Orders Immediate Closure Of IBB Varsity Over Security Concerns

Govt Orders Immediate Closure Of IBB Varsity Over Security Concerns

Education, News Flash, Security
Govt Orders Immediate Closure Of IBB Varsity Over Security Concerns Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger has ordered the immediate closure of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBUL), Lapai, due to security concerns. This is contained in a statement by Abubakar Usman, secretary to the state government (SSG), on Wednesday in Minna. Mr Usman said the decision followed recent security breaches and the tragic loss of lives within the University community. He stressed that the safety of all citizens, particularly students, remains a top priority for the government. “We are deeply saddened by recent incidents. Government is taking proactive steps to swiftly…
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Jun
25
2025
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NYSC Speaks On Service Extension For Corpe Member Who Criticized Tinubu

NYSC Speaks On Service Extension For Corpe Member Who Criticized Tinubu

FGN, Education, News Flash
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…
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Jun
22
2025
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FCT: How N4 Billion Meant For Striking Teachers Disappeared – NUT

FCT: How N4 Billion Meant For Striking Teachers Disappeared – NUT

Abuja, Education, News Flash
FCT: How N4 Billion Meant For Striking Teachers Disappeared – NUT The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, chapter of the Nigerian Union of Teachers, NUT, has narrated how the sum of N4.1 billion released by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for the implementation of the national minimum wage was allegedly diverted by the chairmen of the six area councils. The treasurer of the FCT chapter of the NUT, Emmanuel Ameh, stated this during an interview on Arise News, saying the council chairmen claimed the money was meant for “signature allowance” instead. Teachers in public primary schools within the nation’s capital have…
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Jun
18
2025
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Signing Of Kalu’s Bills Establishing 3 Tertiary Institutions In ABIA, Imo Into Law By Mr President: Ikenna Ukwa Fetes Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu

Signing Of Kalu’s Bills Establishing 3 Tertiary Institutions In ABIA, Imo Into Law By Mr President: Ikenna Ukwa Fetes Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu

Abia North, Abia State, Education, National Assembly
SIGNING OF KALU'S BILLS ESTABLISHING 3 TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN ABIA, IMO INTO LAW BY MR PRESIDENT: IKENNA UKWA FETES DEPUTY SPEAKER The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has expressed profound joy and gratitude to the President, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu , GCFR for signing into law three bills sponsored by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu , establishing the; Federal College of Education, Bende, Abia State, Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item Bende, Abia State, and Federal University Okigwe, Imo State. Chief Ikenna…
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Jun
08
2025
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NUT Urges Tinubu To Implement Welfare Packages For Teachers

NUT Urges Tinubu To Implement Welfare Packages For Teachers

Education, FGN, News Flash
NUT Urges Tinubu To Implement Welfare Packages For Teachers The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to implement welfare packages approved for teachers by his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari since 2020. The National President of the union, Comrade Audu Amba made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Amba said five years after the Federal Government promised to implement special salary structure and other welfare packages for teachers, the promises had remained unfulfilled. According to him, the unfulfilled promises is partly responsible for the broader challenges affecting…
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Jun
03
2025
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FGN To Prosecute Parents, Guardians Found Wanting Of Exam Malpractices

FGN To Prosecute Parents, Guardians Found Wanting Of Exam Malpractices

Crime, Education, FGN, News Flash
FG To Prosecute Parents, Guardian Found Wanting Of Exam Malpractices Parents and guardians found complicit in examination malpractices will henceforth be prosecuted, the federal government has warned. This came as the government directed all schools to immediately report any threats or breaches of exam conduct to law enforcement and the relevant educational authorities. Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tunde Alausa, who said this in a statement, condemned the assault on the Vice Principal of Complete Child Development College, Akure, Ondo State, by thugs allegedly hired by the parents of a student caught cheating during an exam. Dr. Alausa stated…
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Jun
03
2025
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Hardship: Don’t Lose Hope In Nigeria, NYSC DG Tells Outgoing Corps Members

Hardship: Don’t Lose Hope In Nigeria, NYSC DG Tells Outgoing Corps Members

Education, FGN, News Flash, Youths
Hardship: Don’t Lose Hope In Nigeria, NYSC DG Tells Outgoing Corps Members Corps members across the country, who have just completed their mandatory one-year service under the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have been advised not to allow the present economic challenges to demoralise them, leading them to lose hope. The advice was given by the NYSC Director General, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, while speaking in Bauchi on Tuesday, during the distribution of certificates of National Service to the 2024 Batch B Stream 1 Corps members passing out of the scheme. The DG, who was represented by Kufre Umoren, the Bauchi…
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Jun
03
2025
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Book Smart Versus Street Smart: A Qualitative Analysis Of Entrepreneurial Cognition Among ABIA Youths – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Book Smart Versus Street Smart: A Qualitative Analysis Of Entrepreneurial Cognition Among ABIA Youths – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, Good Governance, Infrastructure
Book Smart versus Street Smart: A Qualitative Analysis of Entrepreneurial Cognition Among Abia Youths The ongoing debate between formal education ("book smarts") and experiential knowledge ("street smarts") holds particular significance in entrepreneurship, especially within emerging economies like Nigeria where infrastructural constraints and market volatility demand adaptive resilience. This discussion synthesizes insights from semi-structured interviews with five purposively sampled youth entrepreneurs (aged 24–35) from Abia State, representing diverse sectors including agriculture, retail, fashion, technology, and food processing. All participants operated businesses for an average of five years, with backgrounds ranging from vocational diplomas to postgraduate degrees. Uche Nwankwo, founder of Nwankwo…
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