Enugu Government Increases ESUT Monthly Subvention To N276 Million

EducationNewsNigeriaEnugu Government Increases ESUT Monthly Subvention To N276 Million

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)August 19, 20261

…Appeal Against ASUU Strike The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has approved an additional one hundred and fifteen million naira monthly subvention for the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), raising the state government’s total monthly subvention from one hundred and sixty-one million naira to two hundred and seventy-six million naira; this represents a cumulative increase of N140 million since February 2026. A statement released by the Secretary to the State...

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Nasarawa State University Takes Over Federal Medical Centre Keffi

EducationNewsNigeriaNasarawa State University Takes Over Federal Medical Centre Keffi

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 4, 2026

The federal government, Nasarawa State Government, and Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the takeover of the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Keffi, as the university’s teaching hospital. The agreement, signed at the Conference Hall of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Abuja, marks a significant milestone in the university’s drive to strengthen medical education and expand healthcare services in Nasarawa State. The Minister of...

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JAMB Begins New Era as Prof. Is-haq Oloyede Hands Over to Prof. Segun Aina.

EducationNewsNigeriaJAMB Begins New Era as Prof. Is-haq Oloyede Hands Over to Prof. Segun Aina.

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 31, 20261

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will on Friday formally usher in a new phase in its leadership as its outgoing Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, hands over to his successor, Prof. Segun Aina. The official handover ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday, 31 July 2026 and will be streamed live on JAMB’s official social media platforms, marking the end of Oloyede’s 10-year tenure and the commencement of Aina’s leadership of the nation’s...

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FG Suspends Planned ₦50K WAEC, NECO Registration Fee After Public Outcry

EducationNewsNigeriaPoliticsFG Suspends Planned ₦50K WAEC, NECO Registration Fee After Public Outcry

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 13, 2026

The Federal Government has suspended its proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), following widespread criticism from parents, education stakeholders and opposition figures. The decision effectively puts on hold an earlier approval that would have raised the registration fee from ₦27,500 to ₦50,000 per candidate from the 2027 examination cycle, representing an 82 per cent increase....

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Plateau State Government Bans Graduation Ceremonies In Schools

EducationNewsNigeriaPlateau State Government Bans Graduation Ceremonies In Schools

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 11, 2026

The Plateau State Government has banned the use of non-transferable textbooks and graduation ceremonies in all nursery, primary, and secondary schools across the state. According to a circular issued on Friday by the Plateau State Ministry of Education and signed by the director of quality assurance Sabastine John said the ban which affects both public and private schools is aimed at reducing the financial burden on parents while promoting uniform standards in the education sector....

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Insecurity: Adamawa State Gov’t Relocates NECO examination centres 

Crime & SecurityEducationNewsNigeriaInsecurity: Adamawa State Gov’t Relocates NECO examination centres 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 3, 2026

Adamawa State government has taken precautionary measure to safeguard students and teachers and relocate NECO examination centres in some vulnerable schools to safer places. The step by government followed abduction of students of Government Day Secondary School Lassa in Askira-Uba of Borno State last Monday while writing NECO Examinations. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Human Development of the ministry, Hajiya Aisha Mohammed Umar, in a statement on Wednesday evening, said the relocation is...

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The Nigeria Union of Teachers Suspends Oyo Teachers’ Strike

EducationNewsNigeriaPoliticsThe Nigeria Union of Teachers Suspends Oyo Teachers’ Strike

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 2, 2026

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has suspended the indefinite strike by public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State, directing members to return to the classroom from Thursday. The union said the decision followed a directive from its national leadership after reviewing the security situation and holding consultations with the Oyo State Government and other stakeholders. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Chairman of the Oyo State...

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Governor Soludo Inaugurates 8th Governing Council of Ojukwu University

EducationNewsNigeriaGovernor Soludo Inaugurates 8th Governing Council of Ojukwu University

PilotnewsJune 12, 2026

By Christian ABURIME Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has officially inaugurated the eighth Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), tasking the newly appointed members with the rigorous mandate of institutional reform and the pursuit of academic excellence. Addressing the council members at the Light House in Awka, Governor Soludo acknowledged the gravity of their appointment, emphasizing that their tenure arrives at a pivotal moment for the institution. “You have a lot of heavy...

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Education is a transformative force, empower individuals, strengthening communities – Dr. Aliyu 

EducationNewsNigeriaEducation is a transformative force, empower individuals, strengthening communities – Dr. Aliyu 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 7, 2026

Education has been described as a transformative force capable of empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and driving national development. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) at Lincoln University College Malaysia, Kumo Campus, Gombe State Dr. Umaru Aliyu made the assertion Saturday while addressing stakeholders in education during an education fair organized by the University held at Adamawa State College of Nursing Sciences Yola. “We gather today not merely to attend an exhibition, but to open doors to new...

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AAU Promotes 8 Academic Staff To Professors, 17 Readers 

EducationNewsAAU Promotes 8 Academic Staff To Professors, 17 Readers 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 26, 2026

Eight (8) academic staff of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Kogi State, have been promoted to the rank of Professor, and seventeen (17) others to the rank of Readers. This was contained in a statement made available to journalists in Lokoja by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Mrs Uredo Omale on Tuesday. She said the promotions was approved by the Governing Council of the University aimed at strengthening academic excellence, scholarship, and...

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