An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has expressed support for the Federal Government’s planned reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), saying the initiative will empower young Nigerians and contribute to the country’s $1 trillion economy target. Oyintiloye said the proposed changes would equip graduates with practical skills, improve their employability and…
Three Nigerian students are representing the country at the Grand Finale of the International STEM Olympiad in Rome, Italy. The competition has attracted participants from more than 150 countries. The students are Egejurum Onyedikachi Ethan (11), Onwubiko Chimduebube Victor (13) and Don Anele Munachimso Marvelous (17). They qualified after emerging among the best performers at…
The nationwide debate sparked by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s remarks on akara and kuli-kuli has found its way into the classroom. A university lecturer reportedly set an examination question based on the viral discussion, asking students to analyse the controversy from a communication and public perception perspective. Exam Question Draws Attention Images of the examination…
The Court of Appeal in Ibadan has overturned a High Court judgment that allowed female Muslim students to wear the hijab as part of the uniform at the International School, University of Ibadan (ISI). In a split 2-1 decision delivered on Friday, the appellate court ruled that ISI operates as a private school. It held…
The Oyo State Police Command has intensified its campaign against cultism and other social vices by taking its awareness programme to secondary schools in Ibarapa Central Local Government Area. The initiative, organised under the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), targeted more than 2,000 students with messages on staying away from crime and…
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved a 13th-month salary for civil servants. He also announced plans to recruit more teachers into public schools across the state. The governor made the announcement during the 2026 Public Service Week Dinner and Award Night in Asaba. He said his administration remains committed to improving workers’ welfare. Workers…
The Oyo State Government has revised the 2025/2026 academic calendar for public primary and secondary schools, directing schools to resume on Monday, July 6, 2026, following the suspension of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) strike. The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology announced the adjustment in a circular dated July 2 and signed by…
The Federal Government has ruled out plans to transform the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, into a conventional university. Instead, the government said the institution will remain a specialised university dedicated to aviation and aerospace education to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in the sector. The position was made known on…
The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande has clarified that the Federal Government has not approved Adire as the new uniform for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The clarification came hours after reports suggested the government had adopted Adire to replace the scheme’s traditional khaki uniform. Olawande said his earlier comments during…
The Federal Government has confirmed plans to replace the traditional khaki uniform worn by members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) with Adire as part of a wide-ranging reform of the scheme. The announcement followed the approval of major reforms by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The changes aim to modernise the NYSC and…
