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Labour Union Opposes Government Plans to Privatize Unity Schools
The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria has protested the potential privatization of the nation's 120 Unity Schools, arguing that selling off these institutions would harm students and diminish a critical national asset.
Onoh Commends Federal Government Plan to Recombine Junior and Senior Secondary Levels
Denge Josef Onoh has praised the Federal Government's decision to reunify Junior and Senior Secondary Schools, labeling the move as a visionary step toward reducing dropout rates and improving educational outcomes.
Lagos State Shifts BECE Exams Due to Ikorodu Oro Festival
Lagos State has rescheduled Wednesday's BECE exams to July 7 because of the Oro Festival in Ikorodu.
UNICROSS Strike: ASUU and Cross River Government Schedule Resolution Talks
ASUU and the Cross River State government are preparing for negotiations to end a 45-day strike at UNICROSS that stems from unresolved welfare and financial grievances.
MFM Equips 130 Lagos Educators to Combat Adolescent Substance Abuse
The Mountain Top Rehabilitation Centre has trained 130 Lagos school counsellors to better identify and address substance abuse among students.
UNICROSS ASUU and Cross River Government Schedule Critical Talks to End Strike
After 45 days of industrial action at UNICROSS, the ASUU chapter is set to meet with a government-appointed committee to negotiate a resolution, though the union remains firm on its demands.
FUT Minna Campus Shut Down Following Student Protests Over Deadly Robberies
Students at FUT Minna blocked campus gates and the Minna-Bida road to protest a student's death and escalating robbery attacks, forcing the cancellation of academic activities.
Federal Government Moves to Abandon Secondary School Segregation Policy
Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa has announced plans to merge Junior and Senior Secondary Schools to combat high student dropout rates and improve infrastructure efficiency.
Governor Oborevwori Encourages NYSC Members to Foster Unity and Development
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has challenged NYSC members to act as ambassadors for national unity, community development, and personal integrity during their service year.
Edo State Government Demands Explanation from AAU Vice Chancellor Over NELFUND Loan Access Issues
The Edo State Ministry of Education has queried the Vice Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University, Professor Eunice Omonzejie, over the failure of students to access NELFUND loans, requiring a response by July 10, 2026.