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England to launch vocational study paths for 14-year-olds
The English government is introducing vocational education pathways for students aged 14 to combat rising youth unemployment and better align schooling with local job markets.
University of Lagos Pulls Divisive Guide on Sexual Harassment Prevention
UNILAG has retracted a controversial counseling guide that advised female students on how to avoid sexual harassment, citing it as an unacceptable promotion of victim-blaming.
Oko Polytechnic students demand arrest of landlord and caretaker following hostel collapse
Students from Federal Polytechnic, Oko, are calling for the arrest of their landlord and caretaker, alleging negligence led to the collapse of their hostel, which resulted in at least one confirmed death.
University of Lagos retracts controversial harassment advisory and condemns victim-blaming
UNILAG has officially withdrawn a contentious sexual harassment guide and reaffirmed its intolerance for victim-blaming following public outcry.
SSANU Issues Strong Warning to Universities Against Targeting Union Members
SSANU has cautioned university leaders against victimizing staff for union involvement while calling for the full implementation of the 2026 agreement and prompt payment of salary arrears.
SSANU Urges Prompt Action on New Federal Government Agreement
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities is calling for the swift implementation of its new agreement with the government, asserting that only registered members should receive the benefits while urging an end to payment delays.
Public divide grows after school forcibly cuts student’s hair
A viral video of a teacher cutting a student's hair has sparked a debate in Nigeria regarding the balance between enforcing school disciplinary codes and respecting parental rights.
NANS requests review of suspension for Kogi varsity students
The National Association of Nigerian Students is urging the Confluence University of Science and Technology to review the one-year suspension of four students involved in a fight, calling for a more compassionate disciplinary approach.
Former MOUAU Staff Seek Reinstatement, Clear Vice-Chancellor of Wrongdoing
Disengaged staff members from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture are calling for reinstatement and have formally clarified that the current Vice-Chancellor was not responsible for their past dismissal.
Jewish students in the UK report rise in persistent campus antisemitism
Jewish students across the UK report a surge in campus antisemitism, leading many to hide their religious identity and calling for more robust institutional responses to hate speech.