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FG signs deal with ASUU

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Says universities’ strikes ‘permanently over’ The Federal Government has declared the era of strikes in Nigerian tertiary institutions as permanently over, assuring parents, students, and the general public that Universities and Polytechnics will remain open for all academic sessions. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who gave the assurance at the presentation of awards to winners of the students venture capital grant initiative in Lagos, said the Government had resolved longstanding disputes with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) under the FG/ASUU 2025 agreement and was close to finalising…

FG to scrap common entrance for admission into secondary school

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has announced plans to scrap the Junior Secondary School (JSS) Common Entrance Examination and introduce a Learner Identification Number to track pupils from primary school through their academic journey. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during an interactive session with newsmen in Lagos on Saturday. According to reports, the Minister explained that the proposed reforms are aimed at improving access to education and ensuring better tracking of pupils across the country. He noted that the common entrance examination would be phased out and replaced with a…

FG approves ₦4bn for new Tinubu Polytechnic in Abuja, Epe varsity

March 14, 2026March 14, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has approved ₦2bn each as take-off grants for the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Abuja and the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe in Epe, Lagos State, as part of efforts to support their early operations. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Thursday during the inauguration of key officials appointed to lead the two institutions. Among those inaugurated were Prof. Nosiru Onibon, who will serve as the pioneer Rector of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic, Abuja; Prof. Adeola Oshikoya, appointed Vice-Chancellor…

FG unveils ₦48bn engineering boost for 12 universities

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has approved ₦4 billion each for 12 selected universities of engineering and technology to rehabilitate workshops and procure modern equipment, in a major push to strengthen practical training in tertiary institutions. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the intervention yesterday in Abuja during the inauguration of the Implementation Committee on TETFund Special High-Impact Intervention Projects. The initiative, to be implemented through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), is aimed at upgrading engineering and technology faculties in Federal Universities of Technology and conventional universities nationwide. The universities selected…

Borno: Zulum invests ₦12.9bn aeronautics scholarship in 54 students

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026 Aminu Imam

…To train as pilots, engineers Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has approved a ₦12.9 billion scholarship scheme to sponsor 54 indigenes of the state to study aeronautics and engineering, alongside various professional certifications at Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management. The Senior Technical Assistant to the governor on Print and Digital Communications, AbdulRahman Bundi, in a statement yesterday, said that the training programme covers basic pilot training. It includes 10 beneficiaries specialising in Aerospace Engineering, 11 in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 11 in Mechatronics Engineering, 12 in Software…

Tinubu’s aide targets return of 10,000 almajiri kids to North-West schools

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement for the North-West zone, Abdullahi Tanko, has announced a new drive to get at least 10,000 out-of-school almajiri children back into classrooms, and rehabilitate dilapidated public schools across the region. He launched the effort by handing out uniforms, exercise books, school bags and other learning materials to pupils at Kawaji Ƴankaba Primary School in Kano. Tanko explained that during the school break his team identified 200 Almajiri children living near Haɗejia Road, and he decided to get a list of…

Gumi calls for plan to end Almajiri system in the North

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has called for a ‘Marshall Plan’ to gradually end the Almajiri system in Northern Nigeria. In a post on X, Gumi said the North has the capacity to lead Nigeria’s education sector within the next 15 years with the phasing-out of the Almajiri system. He based his claim on the presence of about 150 public and private universities in the region. According to him, Northern Nigeria has enough educational institutions to drive major progress if the right policies are put in place. He said…

Edo shuts schools over security concerns

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Edo State government has announced a suspension of second-term resumption for schools across Edo-Central senatorial district following recent unrest in Ekpoma. The decision affects both public and private educational institutions in the district and comes in the wake of a violent protest triggered by growing concerns over frequent kidnappings in the area. Recall that last week’s demonstration in Ekpoma, the headquarters of Esan-West local government area, left several people injured and led to the vandalism of the palace of the town’s traditional ruler. Reports also indicated that a number…

FG, ASUU to sign agreement Jan. 14

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government is set to formally sign an agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU), following weeks of negotiations. The development may be linked to the 40% salary increase for academic staff proposed by the FG last month and accepted by the union. A circular issued by the Ministry of Education invited Vice-Chancellors and Registrars of federal universities to witness the signing ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Conference Hall, Abuja. The circular, dated January 5, titled:…

Kebbi orders reopening of primary, secondary schools

January 3, 2026January 3, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Kebbi State Government has directed the reopening of all primary and secondary schools across the state for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session. The directive takes effect on Monday, January 5, 2026. This was contained in statements signed by the Public Relations officer of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Isah Ibrahim, and the Deputy Director (Academics), Kebbi State Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education, Aliyu Bagarawa, respectively. It called on all school administrators, teachers, parents, students, and education secretaries to take note and ensure strict…