Education

Gov Buni sponsors 237 principals, teachers to NTI Karu for professional training in education

Gift Luckson April 2, 2026 0

Story by Sa’adatu MAINA, Damaturu In a bold step to overhaul its education sector, the Yobe State Government has flagged off a specialised study tour for 237 senior secondary school principals, teachers, and mentors to the National Teachers Institute (NTI) in Karu/Abuja, scheduled for

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VC emphasises entrepreneurship, practical training as YSU matriculates 2,240 students

Gift Luckson April 2, 2026 0

Story by Abubakar Ahmad GIMBA (Student at Yobe State university, Damaturu) Yobe State University, Damaturu, has matriculated 2,240 students at its 18th Matriculation Ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic session. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mohammed Bashir Yahaya, emphasised the institution’s focus on strengthening entrepreneurship and practical training to equip

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FG launches ₦20m annual prize for outstanding student Researchers

Abdullahi Mustapha April 1, 2026 0

The Federal Government has unveiled a new national laureate prize programme that will reward exceptional student researchers, with PhD candidates set to receive up to ₦20 million annually for outstanding academic work. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the initiative, describing it as a bold step toward promoting academic excellence and positioning research as

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NELFUND debunks rumours of student allowance increase to ₦25,000

Abdullahi Mustapha March 31, 2026 0

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has refuted claims that it has raised the monthly upkeep allowance for students under its loan scheme to ₦25,000, describing the reports as misleading. In a statement released on Monday, the Fund clarified that the approved monthly stipend remains ₦20,000, urging students and the public to ignore contrary information […]

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ASUU issues FG 4-Day ultimatum over new salary payment

Tawheed Yakub March 27, 2026 0

ASUU issues FG 4-Day ultimatum over new salary payment The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government of Nigeria, demanding the immediate implementation of a newly approved salary structure for university lecturers nationwide. The union warned that failure to comply within the given timeframe could lead to […]