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In a strategic move to improve education quality and expand learning opportunities, the Federal Government has inaugurated ten committees aimed at strengthening academic standards and addressing barriers to education, particularly for girls. The Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, who presided over the event in Abuja, stated that five of…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has taken a major step toward enhancing the efficiency, credibility, and security of its examinations by acquiring a state-of-the-art Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) scanner. During the inauguration of the newly installed machine in Minna, Niger State, NECO Registrar, Professor Dantani Wushishi, emphasized that the upgrade…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Education Secretariat has reiterated its commitment to vocational training and entrepreneurship development at the launch of the 3rd Edition of the National Sewing Championship. Speaking at the event, Permanent Secretary of the FCT Education Secretariat, Mrs. Joy Okeke, commended the “Skill Up Nigeria” vocational skills…
Panic has gripped the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), following the abduction of female students on Tuesday night. A mother of one of the victims, speaking to Radio Nigeria, revealed that no contact has been made by the kidnappers. Meanwhile, the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Isaac Itodo, confirmed the incident…
The Katsina State Police Command has launched an investigation into the fatal shooting of a 400-level student from the Federal University, Dutsinma, identified as Sa’idu Abdulkadir Amir. The incident, which also left a commercial motorcyclist injured, allegedly involved a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). Reports indicate that…
Model Secondary School (MSS) Maitama, a prestigious public school in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has officially appointed its new set of student leaders for the 2025/2026 academic session. During the decoration ceremony, Director Principal Dr. Judith Olure emphasized the importance of student leadership, stating that the transition was crucial…
The Federal Government has launched a seven-member committee to combat bullying in schools, reinforcing its commitment to student welfare and a safe learning environment. At the committee’s inauguration in Abuja, Minister of Education Dr. Olatunji Alausa emphasized the urgent need for action, citing the severe psychological toll of bullying on…
With the 2025 WAEC and NECO Senior Secondary School Examinations fast approaching, the Principal and Director of Model Secondary School, Maitama, Dr. Judith Olure, has called on parents and guardians to take an active role in their children’s academic preparation. Speaking during an interactive session with parents of SS3 students,…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that 90% of the available slots for its optional mock examination have been filled nationwide, with only a few states still open for registration. According to a statement from the Board, candidates can still secure mock exam slots in Gombe, Jigawa,…
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, has expelled a student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, for physically assaulting a lecturer from the Department of Theatre and Film Studies. The university announced the expulsion in a statement on Friday, signed by Acting Registrar Victor Modebelu. According to the statement, the decision followed a disciplinary…
