Dr John Ogi, a senior lecturer at Moses Adasu University in Makurdi, Benue State, has strongly criticised the Federal Government over its warning to withhold salaries of striking university lecturers, calling the move “unreasonable” and “insensitive.” This follows the Federal Government’s declaration on Sunday that the two-week warning strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which began today, would activate the enforcement of the no-work-no-pay policy.…

The Federal Government has urged the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to immediately suspend its ongoing two-week warning strike, insisting that all of the union’s key demands have already been addressed. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday, Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said there was “no justification” for the strike, which began today, as the government had made substantial commitments and fulfilled…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has officially commenced a two-week warning strike today following the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government. The announcement was made on Sunday by the National President of ASUU, Professor Chris Piwuna, during a press briefing at the University of Abuja. This renewed industrial action marks yet another chapter in the protracted standoff between ASUU and the Federal Government over…

The Congress of University Academics, CONUA, has reaffirmed its commitment to a stable tertiary institution academic calendar, hence, not part of any industrial action called by its sister Union, the Academic Staff of Union of Universities, ASUU. ASUU has just declared a two-week warning strike across the country, citing the Federal Government’s (FG) reluctance to meet its long-standing demands. However, CONUA, in a statement signed by its National President, Dr…

The Federal Government (FG) has called on the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to suspend its ongoing industrial action, warning that it will invoke the “no aork, no pay” policy should the strike proceed. In a joint statement signed by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Ahmad, the government emphasised that continued constructive dialogue is the most effective way to…

Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, on Sunday, declared a two-week warning strike, saying the period was to a window for the government t o conclude negotiations with it. To this end, it has directed all its members across the country to withdraw their services with effect from midnight. READ ALSO: ASUU hand FG two-week strike notice ASUU president, Prof. Chris Piwuna, who announced the strike at a press conference held…

A former Governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja, was on Friday, September 26, 2025, officially crowned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, marking a significant moment in the rich traditional history of the ancient city. The coronation ceremony took place at the Ose Meji Temple in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area, where Oba Ladoja received his royal title in accordance with longstanding custom. Earlier in the day, he was adorned…

Students at federal government technical colleges across the country will not pay any fee as they fully funded by the government, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has reaffirmed. To this end, parents are urged to report illegal demands directly to the Ministry through: Hotline: 0803 657 6733, 0803 637 3796 Email: [email protected] “Tuition is completely free, and the government also covers approved charges including boarding, uniforms, textbooks, exercise…

Parents in Ekiti State have appealed to the Federal Government (FG) to overturn the new age restriction policy introduced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for admission into universities and other tertiary institutions.

The Lagos State Government has launched a comprehensive, state-wide enumeration of all private schools, an initiative aimed at creating a detailed and up-to-date database for educational planning and policy development. The project, spearheaded by the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) under the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, was announced during the week. According to the OEQA Coordinating Director, Remi Abdul, the exercise has the full support of the…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has praised the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) for its vital role in ensuring a smooth and credible online registration process for prospective corps members. Speaking at the 2025 National Identity Day event in Abuja, the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, stated that a partnership with NIMC, which began in 2024, has been instrumental in creating a fraud-free mobilization process. READ ALSO: NYSC…

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced a comprehensive plan to reform the state’s education sector, with a focus on modernising infrastructure, improving teacher quality, and equipping students with vocational skills. The reforms, spearheaded by the Commissioner for Education, Paddy Iyamu, are intended to transform education into the foundation for the state’s long-term development. According to a press release from the governor’s office on Tuesday, the administration is tackling…