Tag: Federal Ministry of Education
FG announces new directive for SS3 classes nationwide
The Federal Government has banned the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in all public…
Right decision, wrong reason: On the scrapping of the mother-tongue education policy
I wish the preceding were the reasons adduced by the minister for the policy change. They would have offered better…
FG fixes 2025 WASSCE glitch, urges students to check result next 24 hours
The Ministry expressed appreciation for WAEC’s prompt intervention, transparency, and professionalism in tackling the problem, noting that updated results would…
FG speaks on alleged raising of JSS1 admission age to 12 years
The statement also quoted the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, who reaffirmed that the prescribed minimum age for admission…
Alleged bullying: Minister orders suspension of 13 FGC Enugu students
Federal Ministry of Education announced this in statement on Wednesday. According to the statement, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji…
15-year-old student sues Education Ministry, JAMB, NUC over new admission policy
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, had in July stated that beginning from 2025, candidates under 18 years old…
FG set to recruit 3,500 teaching staff in unity colleges
“I assure you that the Ministry is collaborating with the Office of the Head of Service, the Federal Civil Service…
Stakeholders express mixed feelings over 18 years university admission age
“By aligning registration requirements with the 18-year age limit, these institutions can mitigate the risks associated with underage admissions."
Nigerian Govt issues provisional licences to 6 new private universities
The Federal Ministry of Education on Tuesday issued provisional licences to the six newly established private universities.
Buhari approves new board chairmen for 19 parastatals
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reconstitution of the boards of 19 parastatal agencies under the Federal Ministry of Education.
King’s College: FG promises to pay striking teachers’ salary
The Federal Ministry of Education on Thursday assured that salaries of the striking teachers of King’s College, Lagos, would be…
NBTE partners EFCC, ICPC to stem corruption in polytechnics
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has partnered with the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt…
NECO to conduct ‘another test’ after Common Entrance
The National Examinations Council (NECO) said it will conduct another test for candidates who pass its Common Entrance Examination to…
Education ministry workers protest unpaid allowances
Placard carrying workers of the Federal Ministry of Education locked out both the minister and the permanent secretary as they…
Jonathan appoints panel on UNIABUJA crisis
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved a special visitation panel to the University of Abuja. It will be inaugurated on 25…
Falana, Stakeholders Kick Against Closure Of Schools
Human Rights activist and Chairman, National Conscience Party, Mr. Femi Falana, and other stakeholders have kicked against a resolution by…