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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.
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.