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Textbook Ranking System: FG Orders Fresh Assessment Nationwide

June 5, 2026

The Federal Government has introduced a new Textbook Ranking System for school learning materials, directing publishers and other stakeholders to submit textbooks for fresh assessment and ranking under a revised quality assurance framework. The initiative was announced by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), which said the exercise forms part of efforts to...

April 30 Strike Notice Talks Intensify as FG Meets SSANU, NASU, NAAT

April 29, 2026

April 30 strike notice has prompted urgent talks between the Federal Government and university unions. Officials met with SSANU, NASU, and NAAT in Abuja on Wednesday. April 30 strike notice remains central as unions insist on meeting their deadline. The meeting aims to avert a nationwide shutdown of universities. Non-teaching university unions have been engaged...

COURT PRECEEDINGS: CHIEF UCHE NNAJI VS UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA AND OTHERS

April 20, 2026

Procedural Delay Continues as Respondents Seek Out-of-Court Settlement By Dr. Robert NgwuAbuja, April 20, 2026 INTRODUCTION Proceedings in the suit instituted by Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji against the University of Nigeria, including the Vice Chancellor and the former Acting Vice Chancellor in their personal capacities and others listed as 3rd to 7th Respondents, resumed as...

Certificate Forgery Case: Ex-Minister, UNN Move for Out-of-Court Settlement

April 20, 2026

Certificate forgery case involving former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has moved toward an out-of-court settlement. The development was disclosed during proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Parties in the suit indicated willingness to resolve the dispute amicably. The case stems from allegations related...

PINL Gives Scholarship Worth ₦2bn to 600 Bayelsa Students

April 17, 2026

PINL gives scholarship support worth ₦2bn to 600 students from Bayelsa State across various tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The initiative was announced during a disbursement exercise held in the state. Officials said the intervention is designed to ease financial pressure on students. It forms part of the company’s education support programme. PINL gives scholarship under...

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JAMB Blames Ad-hoc Staff Over Hijab Incident at Ibadan CBT Centre

April 16, 2026

JAMB hijab incident Ibadan has been attributed to an overzealous ad-hoc staff member at a Computer-Based Test centre in Ibadan, Oyo State, according to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. The Board said the action was not part of its approved procedures. It stated that the official involved acted independently during candidate screening. JAMB confirmed...

FG TVET Application Phase Opens for Second Cohort Nationwide

April 13, 2026

FG TVET application phase has officially opened as Federal Government begins registration for the second cohort of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training programme. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced commencement on Monday. He said the initiative is designed to strengthen skills development and employment opportunities. The programme targets Nigerians across all age...

PTDF Shortlists 746 South-South Applicants for Overseas Scholarship Interviews

April 12, 2026

PTDF shortlist 746 applicants has been released for candidates from the South-South zone.The Petroleum Technology Development Fund confirmed the figure for its 2026 overseas scholarship interviews. The exercise is part of the 2026/2027 Overseas Scholarship Scheme selection process. It is currently ongoing across designated centres nationwide. The PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme is a federal programme....

Honorary doctorate title sparks scrutiny over Gov Mbah’s usage

April 5, 2026

The use of an honorary doctorate title has come under renewed scrutiny following a clarification by the National Universities Commission, which stated that such awards are ceremonial and do not confer the right to use the “Dr.” prefix. The clarification has drawn attention to Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, who holds an honorary doctorate and...

Govs snub N98bn UBEC funds amid Nigeria’s education crisis

March 30, 2026

Govs snub N98bn UBEC funds despite Nigeria facing what global agencies describe as a severe education crisis, with billions meant for basic education remaining unutilised across states. The funds, valued at ₦97,881,553,326.94, were allocated under the Universal Basic Education Commission intervention framework but have not been accessed by several state governments. The funds are designed...

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MEDIA STATEMENT: NNAJI’S DEFENCE CALLS FOR ACCURATE REPORTING OF COURT PROCEEDINGS

October 26, 2026

The media report published today under the headline “UNN, NYSC disowned ex-minister Nnaji’s certificates, witness tells court” does not give readers a complete or balanced account of what transpired before the Federal High Court. Its headline presents the prosecution’s allegations as though they were established facts, even though the trial is ongoing and no judgment...

G27 QUESTIONS MBAH’S 2023, 2027 INEC CREDENTIALS, DEFENDS NNAJI

October 13, 2026

By Chief James Ogbodo The G27 for Uche Nnaji support group has questioned Governor Peter Mbah’s decision to submit a Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) certificate as his highest educational qualification to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The group made its position known in a statement signed by...

ENUGU 2027: WHY UCHE NNAJI’S PATH TO LION BUILDING IS WIDER THAN MANY THINK

October 7, 2026

By Ureh Ogbonna As the 2027 governorship election approaches, one political reality is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore: Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji—Nwakaibie—has a credible path to victory in Enugu State. Elections are never won in advance. But judged by his platform, experience, message and emerging political coalition, Nnaji is far more than an ordinary opposition...

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Certificate Forgery Case: Ex-Minister, UNN Move for Out-of-Court Settlement

PINL Gives Scholarship Worth ₦2bn to 600 Bayelsa Students

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FG TVET Application Phase Opens for Second Cohort Nationwide

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