General Education

FG Assures One-Week Passport Delivery After Reforms

The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that passports will now be delivered within one week of enrolment, following reforms in the issuance process. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the assurance in Abuja during the ministry’s mid-tenure performance retreat. He explained that the new system was introduced to end long delays and eliminate extortion, which

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University Lecturers Protest Nationwide Over Unimplemented 2009 FG/ASUU Agreement

University lecturers across the country have staged protests against the Federal Government’s failure to implement the 2009 FG/ASUU agreement. At the University of Port Harcourt, the chairman of ASUU, Professor Omeh Ngwoke, said the government’s inaction has pushed many lecturers to seek opportunities abroad. He accused the Federal Government of paying lip service to education

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ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Unfulfilled Government Agreements

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a fresh warning of a possible nationwide strike, accusing the Federal Government of failing to honour key agreements on the revitalisation and funding of public universities. Addressing journalists at the University of Jos on Thursday, ASUU President, Christopher Piwuna, said lecturers have endured more than two

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Students Back Federal Government’s Proposed Drug Test for University Admissions

Students have welcomed the Federal Government’s proposed policy to subject prospective candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions to a drug integrity test. At Rivers State University, many students expressed strong support for the initiative, saying it could help curb the rising rate of drug abuse on campuses and in the wider society. While several agreed

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WAEC Temporarily Suspends 2025 WASSCE Result Portal Over Technical Glitches

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has temporarily suspended access to its result check portal for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) due to technical glitches. According to WAEC, the issues were discovered during an internal review of the recently released results. The body explained that as part of its efforts to

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Federal University of Environment Can Aid Ogoni Cleanup – Environmentalist

Environmental expert Andah Wai-Ogosu has expressed hope that the newly established Federal University of Environment and Technology will contribute significantly to addressing the environmental challenges facing Ogoniland—provided it is properly managed. Speaking with journalists in Port Harcourt, Wai-Ogosu said the institution has the potential to develop a comprehensive blueprint that could enhance the ongoing environmental

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RSU Responds to Hostel Theft Incidents, Arrests Two Students

The Rivers State University (RSU) has taken decisive action following a series of thefts reported in several student hostels, including the NDDC Hostel and Hostels C, F, and H. As part of its immediate response, the university has directed the construction of a security post in front of Hostel C. Vice Chancellor, Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi,

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FG Committed to Averting Strikes in Education Sector — Minister

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has assured that the Federal Government is committed to preventing industrial action in the education sector. Speaking on the matter, Alausa said President Bola Tinubu has directed his team to ensure that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other unions in tertiary institutions across the country do

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UNIPORT Alumni Leaders Hold Landmark Engagement with Students During Golden Jubilee

As part of the University of Port Harcourt’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, leaders of the UNIPORT Alumni Association held a historic engagement with the university’s Student Union Government (SUG) on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the CBN Centre of Excellence. The meeting, which took place on Alumni Day, featured the Chairman of the Board of Trustees,

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JAMB Sets 150 as Cut-off Mark for 2025 University Admissions

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for admission into Nigerian universities for the 2025 academic session. The decision was reached on Tuesday during the 2025 Policy Meeting on Admissions, held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja. According to JAMB, the cut-off mark

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