BREAKING: Secondary Schools With Unqualified Teachers To Lose WAEC, NECO Accreditation – FG

The Federal Government has directed that secondary schools, public and private, must ensure their teachers have the proper certification, otherwise, they will no longer be allowed to serve as examination centres. The new directive, was contained in a memo issued on Thursday by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, to the Registrar/Chief Executive of…

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FG Introduces Trade Subjects In New Curriculum For Schools

The Nigerian government has introduced a new curriculum for schools that mandates Junior Secondary School (JSS 1) students to pick at least one trade subject to boost practical skills. According to a document developed by the Nigerian Education Research and Development Council (NERDC), the six practical skills available are Solar Photovoltaic installation and maintenance, Fashion…

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JUST-IN: FG Unveils New Curriculum For Primary, Secondary, And Technical Schools In Nigeria

The Federal Government has announced the completion of a comprehensive review of the national curriculum for basic, senior secondary, and technical education. The new framework is designed to reduce content overload, improve learning outcomes, and ensure Nigerian students are equipped with skills relevant to today’s global demands. According to a press statement signed by Boriowo…

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FG Introduces Mandatory Ethics, Criminal Screening For Teachers

The Federal Government has unveiled a Teacher Ethics and Criminal Record Verification Framework, making it mandatory for all teachers in public and private schools to undergo ethics screening and criminal background checks before employment. Minister of Education Dr Tunji Alausa announced the initiative on Monday in Abuja at the official launch of the Teachers’ Registration…

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FG Launches Interest-free Loan For Tertiary Institution Workers

The Federal Government has launched the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), an interest-free loan scheme designed to improve the welfare, professional growth, and financial stability of Nigeria’s tertiary institution workforce. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, unveiled the initiative in Abuja on Thursday. He described it as a strategic empowerment platform that would…

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FULL LIST: FG Approves Nine New Private Universities

The Federal Government has approved the establishment of nine new private universities across the country. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the approval on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. He said the newly approved institutions are Tazkiyah University,…

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BREAKING: FG Suspends Establishment Of New Tertiary Institutions For 7 Years

The Federal Government has announced a seven-year suspension on the establishment of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country. The decision was a decisive move to address declining quality and infrastructure in the nation’s tertiary education sector. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa disclosed this to State House correspondents after Wednesday’s…

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FG Introduces Nationwide Policy To Regulate Non-state Schools

The Federal Government has introduced a new policy to regulate non-state schools, setting clear standards for infrastructure, curriculum delivery, and teacher qualifications, as part of efforts to improve education quality and ensure accountability. Non-state schools refer to educational institutions that operate outside direct government control, which include faith-based schools, privately owned schools, homeschooling arrangements, tutorial…

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