Education Archives - Page 3 of 41

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…

FG reopens all closed 47 unity colleges, assures of safety

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has reopened all 47 Federal Unity Colleges that were shut in the wake of rise in insecurity in some parts of the country, The Federal Government also reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives of students and ensuring uninterrupted education across the country. This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen in Abuja yesterday by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs. Folasade Boriowo. Boriowo said that academic activities had fully resumed after the strengthening of security architecture within and around the…

Gov. Yusuf lauds Ɗangote for dedicating 25% of wealth to charity

December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 Aminu Imam

…As Foundation sets support for out-of-school children Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has applauded Aliko Ɗangote for dedicating 25% of his wealth to charity, describing the gesture as a historic boost to human development and a model for philanthropic leadership in Africa. This was contained in a statement issued yesterday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa. The Governor referenced these remarks during an event held at Eko Hotels, Lagos, which attracted top national stakeholders, including the Vice-President, the governors of Kano, Gombe, Nasarawa and Borno, alongside the two…

Ɗangote pledges $700m education fund

December 9, 2025December 9, 2025 Aminu Imam

Chairman of the Ɗangote Group, Aliko Ɗangote has said that his foundation would invest $700 million (roughly ₦1.016 tr) in education over the next 10 years. At the 2025 Doha Forum in Doha, Qatar on Sunday, the business magnate committed to supporting over 155,000 Nigerians who will be drawn across secondary schools and universities in the country. Ɗangote, during a panel session that featured Bill Gates and Sheikha Al-Mayassa, discussed how innovation, philanthropy, and cultural investment are reshaping opportunity across Africa and beyond. He said the investment is poised to…

UNICEF enrols 15,000 Katsina out-of-school children into school

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 Aminu Imam

The United Nations Children’s Fund, (UNICEF), has said its efforts over the last three decades have led to about 15,000 out-of-school children being absorbed into the formal school system across Katsina State. UNICEF also said that a total of 112 Tsangaya, or Islamic, schools were integrated into the formal, or Western, education system across the state during the same period. The Chief of the UNICEF Field Office in Kano, Rahama Farah, stated this in Kano State yesterday, during a zonal commemoration of World Children’s Day and the unveiling of the…

ASUU issues fresh warning, accuses FG of selective implementation

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU), has issued a fresh warning, claiming that the Federal Government has failed to honor their agreement. The union, in a statement issued by Professor Christopher Piwuna, stated that the Government’s approach towards meeting the union’s request is bound to have consequences on the education sector. ASUU also warned that federal schools may face another nationwide strike action if the agreement is not fully met. “We, therefore, hope that our expectations and indeed the expectations of Nigerians for a quick and holistic resolution are…

Tinubu orders end to ASUU strikes

November 5, 2025November 5, 2025 Aminu Imam

Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has given a firm directive to the Ministry of Education to ensure that university students remain in school. According to him, the Federal Government was doing everything humanly possible to prevent further strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU). Speaking to State House correspondents after meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, yesterday, the Minister said President Tinubu had mandated him to find lasting solutions to all issues that could disrupt academic activities in…

FG releases ₦2.3bn to clear Universities unions’ salary arrears

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government said it has released about ₦2.3 billion to pay arrears and backlogs of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU), and other university-based unions. According to an issued statement signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, on Wednesday, the funds were released through the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation. “A total of ₦2.311 billion, representing Batch 8 salary and promotion arrears, has been released through the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation to universities. Benefiting institutions should begin…