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Lagos State Boosts Anti-Violence and Safety Initiatives in Schools
Lagos State has intensified its efforts to curb bullying, drug abuse, and sexual violence in schools, emphasizing a collaborative approach among stakeholders to ensure student safety.
Ogun State Launches Safe School Initiative to Bolster Educational Security
Ogun State has introduced the Safe School Initiative, a collaborative security program involving law enforcement, local communities, and school administrators to protect students and teachers from rising security threats.
Parents-Teachers Association opposes privatisation of Federal Unity Colleges
Zonal leaders of the Parent-Teacher Associations of Federal Unity Colleges are calling on the Nigerian government to halt plans to privatise or concession the country's Unity Schools, citing concerns over affordability and the preservation of national educational standards.
Seventy-four Inmates Participate in Academic Exams at Ogun Correctional Facilities
Seventy-four inmates in Ogun State are currently taking academic exams, ranging from basic education to master's degrees, as officials highlight the benefits of rehabilitation while calling for better infrastructure.
ASUU Calabar Zone Issues Indefinite Strike Warning Over Unpaid Benefits
ASUU's Calabar Zone has threatened an indefinite strike across state universities in four states, citing unpaid salaries, welfare neglect, and the failure of state governments to implement the 2025 collective agreement.
English Educators to Receive Pay Increase of 3.5 Percent
The government has proposed a 3.5% pay rise for English teachers, but unions have rejected the plan, citing concerns over budget impacts and long-term wage stagnation.
ASUU Kano Zone Issues Strike Warning Over Unmet 2025 Agreement
The ASUU Kano Zone has threatened to strike in Kaduna, Kano, and Jigawa states due to the refusal of state governments to implement the 2025 agreement that federal universities have already begun adopting.
Oyo Teachers Union Halts Strike, Sets Thursday Return
Public school teachers in Oyo State will return to the classroom on Thursday after the NUT suspended its industrial action following government security guarantees.
Lagos State shifts BECE exam dates due to Ikorodu Oro Festival
Lagos State has rescheduled BECE examinations originally set for July 1, 2026, to July 7, 2026, due to the Oro Festival in Ikorodu.
Lagos State Initiates ‘Snacks for Thought’ to Boost Student Performance
Lagos State has launched the 'Snacks for Thought' program to improve nutrition and academic results for primary school pupils by encouraging private sector partnerships.