education policy

Kwara Government Abolishes PTA Levy and Boosts Education with New Grants for Public Schools
The Kwara State government has officially prohibited the collection of parent-teacher association (PTA) levies in all public primary schools within the state. In place of...

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2 months ago2 months ago

The Kwara State government has officially prohibited the collection of parent-teacher association (PTA) levies in all public primary schools within the state. In place of the PTA fees, the government has sanctioned annual grants to support the operational expenses of these schools. Professor Shehu Adaramaja, chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), revealed...

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World Teachers’ Day: Union Sounds Alarm Over Nigeria’s Massive 194,000 Teacher Shortage
On the occasion of World Teachers’ Day, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) voiced serious concerns regarding the escalating challenges within the country’s teachers in...

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2 months ago2 months ago

On the occasion of World Teachers’ Day, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) voiced serious concerns regarding the escalating challenges within the country’s teachers in public primary schools nationwide. “The shortage of nearly 195,000 teachers in our public primary schools is deeply troubling. Secondary schools face similar difficulties. This shortage poses a serious threat to...

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World Teachers’ Day: First Lady Remi Tinubu Sounds Alarm on Global Teacher Shortage
On Sunday, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, highlighted the escalating global crisis of

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2 months ago2 months ago

On Sunday, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, highlighted the escalating global crisis of

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World Teachers’ Day: Federal Government Commits to Enhanced Welfare and Stronger Support for Educators
As Nigeria joins the international community in observing World Teachers’ Day 2025, the Federal Government has once again emphasized its dedication to enhancing the welfare...

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2 months ago2 months ago

As Nigeria joins the international community in observing World Teachers’ Day 2025, the Federal Government has once again emphasized its dedication to enhancing the welfare and acknowledgment of educators nationwide. During a symposium held on Monday in anticipation of the Sunday celebration, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, together with the Minister of...

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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...

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2 months ago2 months 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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2 months ago2 months 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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2 months ago2 months 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
2 months ago2 months 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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2 months ago2 months 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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2 months ago2 months 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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