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FCT Teachers Strike Suspension Triggered as ₦5bn Monthly Deal Forces School Reopening

FCT teachers strike suspension has been triggered after a ₦5 billion monthly funding commitment by authorities, ending weeks of disruption across public primary schools in Abuja. The agreement clears the path for immediate reopening, bringing relief to parents and pupils. However, concerns remain over whether the funding can be sustained to prevent a fresh round of industrial action.

Apply Now: FG Opens TVET Programme with ₦22,500 Monthly Stipend

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FG TVET programme ₦22,500 stipend offer is drawing national attention as the Federal Government opens applications for technical and vocational training across Nigeria. The initiative promises monthly financial support for participants while equipping them with industry-relevant skills, positioning the scheme as both a short-term relief measure and a long-term employment strategy.

Nigeria’s Admission Crisis Requires Urgent Reform, Says Rotary’s Nanneh Kemte-Giadom

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Rotary Apo President Nanneh Kemte-Giadom has called for urgent national collaboration to address Nigeria’s widening university admission gap. Her remarks follow new debate triggered by a moratorium on private universities, as roughly 2.3 million applicants compete annually for about 228,000 university places across the country’s tertiary education system.

Nigeria Private University Moratorium: Government Freezes Approvals Amid Admission Capacity Crisis

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Nigeria has imposed a moratorium on new private university approvals as authorities attempt to address mounting concerns over academic quality and regulatory oversight. The Nigeria private university moratorium comes as demand for higher education continues to surge, with more than 2.3 million applicants competing annually for fewer than 230,000 admission spaces across the country’s universities.

2026 UTME Registration: Fees, Dates, Guidelines

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has opened registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), outlining key dates, approved fees and guidelines for candidates nationwide. The process, which includes biometric capture and profile creation, is expected to attract millions of applicants seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions.

ASUU Moves to Accept 40% Salary Increase as FG Pushes to End University Crisis

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities is preparing to accept a proposed ASUU 40% salary increase as negotiations with the Federal Government finally shift after years of wage stagnation. NEC documents show union leaders believe rejecting the offer any further would prolong financial paralysis across public universities and intensify the risk of a nationwide shutdown.

Nigeria Orders Nationwide School Closures as Kidnapping Crisis Deepens

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The Federal Government has ordered the shutdown of 47 Unity Colleges nationwide following escalating attacks on schools across northern states. The closures come amid mass abductions in Niger and Kebbi, prompting chaotic evacuations at FGGC Bwari as parents rushed to withdraw their children.

Oyo Teacher Beaten to Death by Students Over Gambling Sparks National Outrage

IDNN11 months ago11 months ago0

The death of Oyo teacher Mr. Fatai Adegoke, allegedly beaten by students he caught gambling, has sparked widespread outrage across Nigeria’s education community. Conflicting reports between the NUT and school officials have deepened confusion over the true cause of his death, reviving urgent calls for stronger classroom discipline and teacher protection laws.

FG Scraps Mathematics as Compulsory Subject for Arts Students in Landmark Admission Reform

IDNN11 months ago11 months ago0

The Federal Government has overhauled Nigeria’s tertiary education admission framework, removing Mathematics as a compulsory subject for students in the Arts and Humanities. The new rule, outlined in the revised National Entry Guidelines, is aimed at dismantling structural barriers that have for years prevented thousands of students from gaining university admission.

FG INSISTS “WE’VE MET ALL ASUU DEMANDS” — CALLS STRIKE UNNECESSARY

IDNN11 months ago11 months ago0

Education Minister Tunji Alausa says the Tinubu administration has addressed all of ASUU’s demands, including ₦50bn in earned allowances and ₦150bn captured in the 2026 budget. He insists there’s “no basis for any strike” and appeals for lecturers to return to work, citing progress on funding, postgraduate allowances, and promotions.