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FG declares English and Maths compulsory for all O’level students

The Federal Government has reiterated that English Language and Mathematics remain compulsory subjects for all students taking their ordinary level (O’Level) examinations, amid recent confusion surrounding education policy reforms. In a statement released on Sunday, October 19, by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, the government clarified…

Schools in Nigeria that charge tuition fees in foreign currencies should be shut down, says Minister Alake.

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has called for the closure of schools in Nigeria that charge tuition fees in foreign currencies. Speaking during the Nigeria Gold Day Celebration, held on the sidelines of the 10th edition of Nigeria’s Mining Week in Abuja on Wednesday, October 15, Alake criticized the practice,…

TRCN Sounds Alarm Over the High Number of Unqualified Teachers in Nigeria

The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has sounded the alarm over the shortage of qualified teachers in the country, attributing it to the decline in educational standards. Dr. Ronke Soyombo, the Council’s Chief Executive Officer, highlighted this issue during an appearance on Channels Television on Monday, October 6, in honor of World Teachers Day…

JAMB panel uncovers 4,251 cases of finger blending and 190 instances of AI-assisted cheating in the 2025 UTME.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Special Committee on Examination Infractions (SCEIi) has submitted its report to the examination body. The committee’s chairman, Jake Epelle, presented the findings in Abuja to JAMB’s Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede. Epelle revealed that the team uncovered 4,251 cases of “finger blending” and 192 instances of AI-assisted impersonation using…

FG Condemns Immoral ‘Sign-Out’ Trend, Urges Schools and Parents to Take Action

The Federal Government has raised concerns over the increasing display of immoral behavior by students during “sign-out” celebrations in both tertiary institutions and secondary schools across the country. Speaking at an enlightenment campaign on government policies, Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, called for urgent collaboration among all stakeholders to…

Benue Polytechnic Expels Two Students for Cultism

The management of Federal Polytechnic, Wannune, Benue State, has expelled two students for involvement in cult-related activities. Dr. Tyover Ashinya, the institution’s Rector, revealed this on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Makurdi, emphasizing that the polytechnic has zero tolerance for social vices. “Cultism is increasingly becoming a culture in many Nigerian tertiary institutions. However, as…

Welfare Demands: ASUU Rejects Tinubu’s Student Loan Offer, Labels It a Greek Gift

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has dismissed the federal government’s loan offer for lecturers, describing it as a “Greek gift” and insisting that academic staff are not interested in accepting such assistance. This stance was affirmed by the University of Lagos (UNILAG) chapter of ASUU during a special congress held on Tuesday, August…