Justice systems around the world are evolving, moving away from pure punishment toward rehabilitation and human dignity. While some nations still operate harsh prison regimes, others have pioneered a more compassionate model that focuses on reform, respect, and reintegration. According to the International Security Journal, these countries are celebrated for having the best prison systems in the world, where correctional facilities serve as centres of change rather than cages of despair.…

In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become the backbone of creativity, productivity, and innovation. Whether you’re a content creator, entrepreneur, designer, or student, leveraging the right AI tools can help you work faster, think smarter, and achieve more. In this article, New Daily Prime will show you 15 AI tools you simply can’t do without in 2025, your ultimate digital companions for every task imaginable. Read Also: 2025…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, on Wednesday announced the suspension of its two-week warning strike. This is just as the union also gave the Federal Government (FG) a one-month window to conclude the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement and address other unresolved issues affecting the nation’s university system. READ ALSO: ASUU Vs FG: Failure to meet union’s demands, threatens smooth varsities academic calendar The National President, Prof. Chris…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has affirmed President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to advancing girl-child education across Nigeria. He spoke during a meeting with a delegation from PLAN International, led by its Director of Programme, Quality, and Innovation, Helen Idiong. Shettima emphasised that the administration views education, including initiatives like the school feeding programme, as vital government interventions for female children. READ ALSO: Mass defections to APC show opposition weakness -Shettima  Highlighting the…

The University of Ilorin has announced that a total of 11,886 students will graduate during its 40th Convocation Ceremonies, which will also mark the institution’s Golden Jubilee Anniversary, celebrating 50 years of academic excellence and service to humanity. The announcement was made on Monday by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Wahab Egbewole (SAN), during a press briefing ahead of the convocation events scheduled for Sunday, 23 November to Friday, 28 November…

The Nigerian Senate has committed to intervening in the protracted labour crisis between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government (FG, expressing serious concern over the continuous failure to meet the union’s demands. Senator Aliyu Dandutse, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund, disclosed this after a closed-door meeting with the ASUU leadership. He criticised the stalled negotiations as “unacceptable” and announced that…

The Federal Ministry of Education has issued a rebuttal against circulating false reports suggesting that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer a mandatory requirement for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, in a statement issued by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations, reiterated that there has been no change in the existing, central, and indispensable role of JAMB in…

By: Helen Okechukwu, Fatimah Idera Over time, Nigeria’s education sector has undergone several systematic changes, from new policy recommendations to their implementation. In 2024, the former Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, raised the minimum age for university admission to 18. The decision stirred controversy among Nigerians. Following a review at a policy meeting organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in July 2025, the incumbent education minister, Tunji…

The 2025 Nobel Prizes were awarded to a diverse group of thinkers, scientists, writers and activists whose work ranges from the deepest questions in quantum physics to grassroots struggles for democracy. The New Daily Prime has summarised each laureate (or group of laureates), explained the discovery or achievement the Nobel committees awarded, and described why it matters. Physiology or Medicine – Mary E. Brunkow, Frederick J. Ramsdell, Shimon Sakaguchi…

Once again, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has embarked on what students now describe as the “inevitable semester break”, a nationwide pause button on education. While the government and the union exchange letters, meetings, and counter-statements, students across the country are left to navigate the familiar chaos with creativity, frustration, and, above all, humor. Interestingly, the reactions of students to every ASUU strike can be classified into several…

The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education hosted the State Committee meeting of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) at the Secretariat in Alausa-Ikeja, where the council announced its preparations for a digital transition and Computer-Based Examination (CBE). Jamiu Alli-Balogun, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, chaired the meeting and reaffirmed the strong collaboration between the state government and the examination body. He also reviewed and updated…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Monday declared that his administration’s deliberate investments in the education sector are already yielding positive results and pledged to sustain the ongoing renovation of school infrastructure. Speaking at the inauguration of the newly appointed members of the Ondo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) in Akure, Aiyedatiwa described education as the most critical pillar for human progress and development. He emphasised that the event…