Category Archives: EDUCATION

The Punch Newspaper has reported via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle that the Federal Government has established a series of committees to tackle pressing issues raised by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). This move comes in response to an ultimatum issued by ASUU nearly three weeks ago, demanding action on unresolved mattersContinueContinue reading “Federal Government Sets Up Committees to Address ASUU’s Demands Amid Looming Crisis”

In a sudden and dramatic turn of events, the University of Ibadan has been temporarily shut down following intense student protests over a recent tuition hike. The news was confirmed by The Nigerian Stories on their official X handle earlier today. The decision to close the prestigious institution came after days of escalating tension onContinueContinue reading ““BREAKING: University of Ibadan Shuts Down Amidst Fiery Tuition Hike Protests””

In a significant policy shift, the Federal Government has announced a new directive that will impact the educational trajectory of Nigerian students. According to a statement released by The Nigerian Stories on their official X platform, students who have not fulfilled the mandatory years of study at the secondary school level will no longer beContinueContinue reading ““Federal Government Sets New Standards: Students Must Complete Full Secondary Education Before Sitting for WAEC and NECO Exams””

By Usman Umar GIREI, NIGERIA — In a spirited call to action, Dr. Mahdi Abba, a distinguished lecturer from Modibbo Adama University, Yola, urged all levels of government to prioritize the revitalization of technical schools and entrepreneurship education in Nigeria. Dr. Abba made this impassioned appeal while serving as the Guest Lecturer at the recentlyContinueContinue reading “Revitalizing Education: Hairu Golden Science and Technical School, Girei Hosts Inspiring Speech and Prize Giving Day”

The 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results have painted a grim picture of the state of education in Nigeria, revealing that a staggering 503,275 candidates failed to pass both English Language and Mathematics. This alarming figure represents a significant portion of the 1.8 million students who sat for the examination, raising urgentContinueContinue reading “Massive Educational Crisis: Over 500,000 Nigerian Students Fail English and Mathematics in 2024 WASSCE”

In a controversial move, the administration of President Bola Tinubu has announced a drastic 12.7% reduction in allowances for Nigerian students on government scholarships abroad. These students, currently marooned in countries like Russia, Morocco, Algeria, China, and Hungary, are already grappling with severe financial difficulties due to unpaid stipends spanning over eight months. The cutbacks,ContinueContinue reading “Hardship Strikes: Tinubu Government Slashes Allowances for Stranded Nigerian Scholars Abroad”

In a pivotal announcement, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has set a new admission cut-off mark of 140 for universities, while polytechnics and colleges of education will adhere to a minimum cut-off point of 100. This was disclosed by JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, during the 2024 Policy Meeting held on Thursday inContinueContinue reading ““JAMB Sets New Admission Benchmarks: Universities at 140, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education at 100””

In a transformative move, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has declared that all polytechnic students must now undergo Mandatory Skills Qualifications (MSQ) before graduation, marking a significant shift in Nigeria’s technical education landscape. A Paradigm Shift in Polytechnic Education Professor Idris Bugaje, the NBTE Executive Secretary, announced this groundbreaking development while discussing theContinueContinue reading “Groundbreaking Shift in Polytechnic Education: NBTE Mandates Skills Qualification for Graduation”

In a landmark announcement, the Federal Government has unveiled the results of the 2024 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE), which paves the way for admissions into JSS1 of the esteemed Federal Unity Colleges. The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, during a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday.ContinueContinue reading “Federal Government Releases 2024 NECO Examination Results for Unity Schools”

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that students enrolled in 36 state-owned tertiary institutions it listed can now apply for student loans effective Sunday, July 7, 2024 The agency noted that the management of the institutions have successfully submitted their student data to the NELFUND Student Verification System (SVS). In a statement onContinueContinue reading “FULL LIST: Nigeria Opens Student Loan Applications For 36 State-Owned Universities, Other Tertiary Institutions”