13.05.2026

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FG Pushes Mandatory Drug Tests For Secondary School Students Nationwide

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Fresh debate has erupted over Nigeria’s secondary school drug testing policy after the Federal Government announced plans to introduce mandatory drug integrity tests for students nationwide. Authorities say the initiative is aimed at tackling rising substance abuse among youths, but the proposal has already triggered concerns involving privacy, implementation pressure, parental anxiety, and the risk of student stigmatisation....

NASU, SSANU Strike Shuts Down University Operations Nationwide

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NASU SSANU strike has disrupted universities nationwide, halting administrative services and escalating labour pressure on the federal government. The industrial action by the Non-Academic Staff Union and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities reflects unresolved disputes over wages, arrears and working conditions, raising concerns about prolonged academic disruption and the broader strain on Nigeria’s education system....

JAMB Fake Result Alert Erupts as Board Disowns Viral ‘396 Score’ Slip Circulating on WhatsApp, X

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JAMB fake result alert has escalated after a viral UTME result slip claiming a candidate scored 396 spread across WhatsApp and X. The examination body has disowned the document, describing it as entirely fake and riddled with inconsistencies. Officials warned candidates to ignore such messages and rely strictly on official result-checking channels....

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

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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....

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