Education
Abia Govt Declares Education Free and Compulsory, To Prosecute Parents, Guardians of Out-of-School Children
The Abia State government has introduced free and compulsory education for all children residing there, regardless of their origin. The new policy, set...
Canada Tightens International Student Policy, Ends Fast-Track Study Permits for Nigeria and SDS Countries
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced it will no longer accept study permit applications under the Student Direct Stream (SDS) and...
Obi Urges Nigerian Students to ‘Go Global’ for Opportunities, Donates N60 Million to Schools in Anambra
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has encouraged those seeking better opportunities abroad after graduation to pursue their aspirations, vowing that a...
Girl Student – Balancing Motherhood and Education, The story of Halimat, a student Nursing Mother Changing The Narrative
When asked, “How did you become a nursing mother while pursuing your studies?” Halimat responds cheerfully. Honestly, I don’t even know, it just...
Despite Nationwide University Shutdown, SSANU Claims No Official Response from FG
The indefinite strike action led by the Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the...
Côte d’Ivoire Bans Student Unions Following Reports of Violence and Killings
Côte d’Ivoire’s government has banned all student unions following the deaths of two students, Khalifa Diomandé and Zigui Mars Aubin Déagoué, and the...
Amid Pending Strike in Federal Tertiary Institutions, Senate Passes Bill to Establish Three Federal Institutions
The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill establishing three federal institutions in Edo, Delta, and Imo states. The bills were passed during Tuesday’s...
Human Rights Lawyer Inibehe Effiong Criticises Proposed Bola Tinubu University Bill, Calls It Sycophancy
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has criticised the House of Representatives over the proposed bill to establish Bola Tinubu University, pointing out Tinubu’s...
With Nigerian Universities Underfunded, Lawmakers Seek Bill to Establish ‘Bola Tinubu University’
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and eight other members of the House of Representatives have proposed a bill seeking to establish a university in...
Urgent Need For Guidance And Counselling Units In Public Schools In Nigeria
The trust that students once placed in their school environment as a haven for learning and personal development has been severely undermined by...
University of Liberia Dismisses Rumours Of Ending Free Tuition As Speculation
The University of Liberia (UL) has denied rumours that it plans to end its free tuition policy, reassuring students that the programme remains...
World Teachers’ Day: Peter Obi Calls for Improved Welfare and Opportunities for Nigerian Teachers
On this year’s World Teachers’ Day, former Anambra governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi joined the global community in celebrating teachers...