The Katsina State Government ordered an immediate closure of all public schools after a rise in banditry and security threats across the state. Government Prioritizes Student SafetyCommissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Yusuf Sulaiman Jibia, briefed journalists in Katsina, saying the government took the decision to protect students and teachers. He explained that security agencies…
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has apologised to the House of Representatives for the unruly behaviour of a senior Board official during an investigative hearing. His appearance before the House Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies marked his first engagement with lawmakers since the incident. Background…
The Federal Government of Nigeria abolishes the policy, which makes indigenous languages compulsory for teaching in early primary education. Education Minister Tunji Alausa made the declaration in Abuja, the capital. He said that English is now the only medium of instruction from the beginning. This decision overturns a 1977 policy that previously had schools teach…
The Nigerian Senate has approved a bill prescribing up to 14 years in prison for lecturers and educators found guilty of sexual harassment in tertiary institutions. For years, cases of sex-for-grades scandals have plagued Nigerian universities. Consequently, the bill aims to end the abuse of students by academic staff. Bamidele Explains Bill’s Purpose Senate Leader…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has moved the 2025 public university admission deadline from October 31 to November 17, 2025. JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, announced this on Monday in Abuja. He said the extension became necessary after unexpected developments disrupted the initial schedule. Court Order and NUC Approvals Prompt Change According to…
Early Saturday morning, an explosion rocked the Goldenson Building at Harvard Medical School’s Longwood Campus in Boston. According to authorities, the blast occurred around 2:48 a.m. after a fire alarm triggered. University police saw two individuals running from the building before checking on the alarm. The tidal force of the blast shattered glass and left…
The FDA announced new restrictions on ingestible fluoride supplements for children, citing emerging safety concerns. As of now, the agency no longer recommends these products for children under 3 years, nor for older children who do not face serious tooth decay risk. Previously, doctors prescribed fluoride drops or tablets for young children who lived in…
Abby Zwerner, a former first-grade teacher in Virginia, testified that she believed she had died when a 6-year-old student shot her during class. She recalled that after being struck in the hand and chest, everything went black. Then she saw co-workers pressing on her wounds, and she realized she was alive. The Shooting Incident On…
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, announced that the Federal Government released ₦2.3 billion to universities nationwide. The funds cover Batch 8 salary and promotion arrears for teaching and non-academic staff. This move shows the government’s commitment to clearing long-standing financial backlogs in public universities. Purpose of the Funds Dr Alausa explained that the…
The University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, has banned all unauthorized skitmaking and video production on its campus. This restriction covers hostels, classrooms, and other school facilities. In a statement signed by Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, Head of Communication, UNILAG said it is concerned about the growing number of people filming without permission. The school explained that the…
