09.05.2026

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

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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

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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....

ASUU STRIKE GROUNDS VARSITIES NATIONWIDE — FG ORDERS ‘NO WORK, NO PAY

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Public universities across Nigeria have been grounded as ASUU begins a two-week warning strike over unpaid entitlements and unmet agreements. The Federal Government responded with a hardline “no work, no pay” order, mandating universities to record lecturers’ attendance. The NLC warned of a wider labour showdown if the impasse continues....

NECO 2025: 60.26% Pass Rate, Mass Cheating in 13 States Probed

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The National Examinations Council (NECO) says 60.26% of candidates in the 2025 SSCE secured five credits including English and Maths. Registrar Prof. Dantani Wushishi revealed mass cheating cases across 13 states involving 38 schools, alongside 3,878 individual malpractice cases. Nine supervisors face blacklisting, but overall malpractice cases declined compared to 2024....

FG Reintroduces Nigerian History as Compulsory Subject in Schools

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The federal government has restored Nigerian History as a compulsory subject from Primary 1 to JSS3, with a new “Civic & Heritage Studies” course for senior students. Officials say the reform will reconnect children to their roots, strengthen unity, and instil civic values, marking the first full return of history education in decades....

JAMB Uncovers 4,251 Biometric Fraud Cases in 2025 UTME

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has uncovered thousands of high-tech malpractices in the 2025 UTME, including 4,251 biometric fraud cases and AI-assisted impersonation. A probe implicated parents, schools, and CBT operators in syndicate networks, sparking fears over the integrity of Nigeria’s admission system....

ASUU Warns of Fresh Crisis Over Unresolved 2009 Agreement

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned that Nigeria risks another nationwide strike if government fails to implement the long-delayed 2009 agreement. The union said lingering disputes over salaries, allowances, and university autonomy remain unresolved....

ASUU Rejects Tertiary Loan Scheme – NANS Threatens Shutdown

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the Federal Government’s new Tertiary Institution Loan Scheme, describing it as a “poison chalice.” Students, under the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), have warned they will shut down critical national assets if ASUU’s demands remain unmet, escalating pressure on the government....

WAEC Under Fire: 2025 Results Crash Public Trust as Mass Failures in English Spark Outrage

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WAEC’s credibility has come under intense scrutiny after the worst English Language results in over a decade and a chaotic portal crash sparked nationwide backlash. Parents, candidates, and educators are calling for urgent reforms — and in some cases, a total result recall....

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