The Federal Government has announced plans to phase out the use of chalkboards in Nigerian schools by 2027. The move is aimed at modernising classroom teaching and ensuring every school in the country is equipped with smart boards in line with global education standards. Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, disclosed this during a ministerial…
The Federal Government on Wednesday said it has released the sum of N2.3bn to clear salary and promotion arrears of university lecturers. The government also reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to revitalizing Nigeria’s tertiary education sector through decisive fiscal interventions, policy reforms, and sustained dialogue with the Academic Staff Union of Universities and other university-based unions….
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government to ensure that Nigerians do not witness again industrial actions by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) or that of any other trade unions in the country. He gave this position at this year’s Scientific Conference and Induction Ceremony…
The National Examinations Council,NECO, has established a new examination centre in London, United Kingdom, marking a major step in its global expansion drive and commitment to educational inclusivity for Nigerians in the diaspora. Unveiling the centre during the “Education Matters Conference UK 2025” in London, the Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim…
The Osun State College Of Education, Ila-Orangun has debunked the news of students being on suspension over violent Students Union Government protest. In a press release sighted by our correspondent, the management disclosed some people have been spreading falsehood to cause unrest in the school community and the state. The management maintained that the college…
Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, on Wednesday, inaugurated the first-ever public secondary school in the Itire-Ikate Local Council Development Area of Surulere, Lagos State. The newly established Femi Gbajabiamila Junior Secondary School was donated by the former speaker of the House of Representatives to address the long-standing educational challenges faced by…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its two-week warning strike. The universities union also grant the Federal Government a one-month window to address its demands. The National President of ASUU, Prof. Chris Piwuna, made this known in an ongoing press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. According to Piwuna,…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has condemned the decision of the Federal Government to remove mathematics as a compulsory admission requirement for arts students. In a post on his verified X handle on Tuesday, Obi said such a policy is a regrettable step backward in the collective effort…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the official opening of its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session, following the closure of the 2024/2025 academic session in September. The application window will run from Thursday, October 23, 2025, to Saturday, January 31, 2026, according to a statement signed by Mrs. Oseyemi…
The National Association of Nigerian Students has urged tertiary institutions across the country to introduce compulsory drug testing for both fresh and graduating students as part of their clearance process. The student body said the move would help tackle the growing menace of substance abuse on campuses and promote discipline among undergraduates. NANS President, Olushola…