education policy

Federal Budget Threatens to Slash School Funding: What It Means for Our Kids
The debate over the federal education budget for the upcoming year is intensifying. Both Congress and the White House have unveiled three distinct budget plans...

International News
3 days ago3 days ago

The debate over the federal education budget for the upcoming year is intensifying. Both Congress and the White House have unveiled three distinct budget plans for K-12 education funding in fiscal year 2026. Education experts caution that two of these proposals-those from the White House and House Republicans-could drastically reduce financial support for some of...

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Starting October, Nigerian Government to Enforce Nationwide Academic Credential Verification
Starting October 6, 2025, the Federal Government will implement a nationwide mandate enforcing the National Policy for the Nigerian Education Repository and Databank (NERD) concerning...

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Politics Today
4 days ago4 days ago

Starting October 6, 2025, the Federal Government will implement a nationwide mandate enforcing the National Policy for the Nigerian Education Repository and Databank (NERD) concerning the verification of academic credentials. In an official circular dated August 8, signed by Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, all Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs),...

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Don Urges Expanding Opportunity Reviews in Public Universities to Include Private Institutions
Professor Amidu Olalekan Sanni has called for an expansion of opportunities traditionally available in public universities to also encompass private and faith-based higher education institutions....

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Politics Today
4 days ago4 days ago

Professor Amidu Olalekan Sanni has called for an expansion of opportunities traditionally available in public universities to also encompass private and faith-based higher education institutions. Delivering the 111th inaugural lecture at Lagos State University, titled “The Odyssey of a Theorist in Arabic-Islamic Scholarship: The Pain, The Gain and The Twain,” Prof. Sanni emphasized this inclusive...

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Trump Slashes Vital College Support Programs for Migrant Students: NPR
Several universities have been compelled to reduce staff and scale back essential services following the Trump administration’s decision to discontinue funding for initiatives that assist...

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International News
1 week ago1 week ago

Several universities have been compelled to reduce staff and scale back essential services following the Trump administration’s decision to discontinue funding for initiatives that assist students from migrant backgrounds in pursuing higher education. Established in 1972, the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) annually supports approximately 2,400 students across various colleges and universities. The program primarily...

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Edo South Senator Imasuen Reaffirms Senate’s Strong Commitment to Boost University Funding
Senator Neda Imasuen, chair of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petition, reaffirmed the National Assembly’s dedication to enhancing university funding, protecting academic...

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Politics Today
1 week ago1 week ago

Senator Neda Imasuen, chair of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petition, reaffirmed the National Assembly’s dedication to enhancing university funding, protecting academic freedom, and fostering stronger connections between academia and industry. Speaking at the University of Benin’s (UNIBEN) Faculty of Arts golden jubilee celebration, Senator Imasuen, representing Edo South, was honored with...

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Gowon Varsity Clarifies Post-UTME Grading System to Address Parents’ Concerns
The University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University, has addressed concerns raised by parents and applicants regarding apparent inconsistencies between students’ Unified Tertiary...

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Politics Today
1 week ago1 week ago

The University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University, has addressed concerns raised by parents and applicants regarding apparent inconsistencies between students’ Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results and their subsequent post-UTME scores. Several parents, speaking to LEADERSHIP on Friday, expressed unease about the scoring their children received during the post-UTME assessment. One parent,...

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Tackling the Global Teacher Shortage: Nigeria’s Role and Challenges
Amid a growing global deficit of educators, Nigeria finds itself at the heart of a severe educational crisis that jeopardizes the achievement of Sustainable Development...

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Politics Today
1 week ago1 week ago

Amid a growing global deficit of educators, Nigeria finds itself at the heart of a severe educational crisis that jeopardizes the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), which aims to ensure inclusive and quality education for all by 2030. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has issued a stark warning:...

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Federal Government Brings History Back as a Must-Study Subject for All Students!
The Federal Government has reinstated Nigerian History as a mandatory subject within the national basic education syllabus. Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education,...

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

The Federal Government has reinstated Nigerian History as a mandatory subject within the national basic education syllabus. Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, together with the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmad, announced this development, expressing deep appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for spearheading this significant initiative under the Renewed...

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Nigerian Government Unveils Exciting New School Curricula to Transform Education
The Federal Government has unveiled updated Basic and Senior Secondary School Curricula after conducting comprehensive consultations with diverse stakeholders nationwide. This announcement was made public...

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

The Federal Government has unveiled updated Basic and Senior Secondary School Curricula after conducting comprehensive consultations with diverse stakeholders nationwide. This announcement was made public on Monday in Abuja by Folasade Boriowo, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education. The curriculum revision was led by the Nigerian Educational Research...

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JAMB Panel Chair Epelle Sounds the Alarm: Nigeria’s Education Sector Faces Serious Challenges
Dr. Jake Epelle, chairman of the Special Committee on Examination Infractions established by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has raised serious concerns about...

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Politics Today
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Dr. Jake Epelle, chairman of the Special Committee on Examination Infractions established by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has raised serious concerns about the state of Nigeria’s education system. During an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Monday evening, Epelle, who also leads the TAF Foundation, discussed the findings of the committee’s...

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