The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, November 17, sentenced the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Cyril Ndifon, to five years’ imprisonment without an option of fine for sexual harassment. Justice James Omotosho ruled that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved an extension for the conclusion of the 2025 admissions process for public universities. The deadline has been moved from the initial Friday, October 31, 2025, to Monday, November 17, 2025. According to a statement released by the board’s Public Communication Adviser,…
The Federal Government has announced plans to completely phase out the use of chalkboards in schools by 2027, as part of efforts to modernize teaching and learning across Nigeria. Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, made the disclosure during a ministerial roundtable meeting in Abuja, stating that the Tinubu-led administration is committed to the digitalization…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced the suspension of its two-week warning strike, which began on October 13, 2025. The union said the suspension of the warning strike, which was due to expire next Monday, October 27, followed renewed commitments from the Federal Government to address key issues raised by the…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
