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Education Secretary Prioritizes Student Loan Reform
Education Secretary Lucy Powell has identified the student loan system as a top priority, pledging to review interest rates and fairness for graduates despite making no firm promises for change.
Ensuring educational access remains affordable for all students
The Federal Government's decision to halt examination fee hikes for WAEC and NECO is a necessary move to protect families during a difficult economic period.
Atiku Criticizes Policy Reversals, Stating Nigeria Is Not A Testing Ground
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar applauded the suspension of WAEC and NECO fee hikes but criticized the government for its history of implementing poorly considered policies that require public outcry to reverse.
Aisha Yesufu Calls for Free WAEC and NECO Examinations for Nigerian Students
Activist Aisha Yesufu has urged the Nigerian government to eliminate WAEC and NECO fees, arguing that quality education should be a right rather than a financial burden, following a planned fee hike to N50,000.
CERON Criticizes Nigerian Government Over WAEC and NECO Fee Hikes
Civil society group CERON has slammed the federal government for increasing WAEC and NECO registration fees to N50,000, arguing it imposes undue hardship on struggling Nigerian families.
Plateau State Enforces Ban on Specific School Expenses and Ceremonies
Plateau State has officially banned non-transferable textbooks and school graduation ceremonies for nursery through secondary levels to reduce financial strain on parents.
Federal Government to Scrap Failed Policy as Over 20 Million Students Drop Out
The Federal Government of Nigeria is moving to scrap its disarticulation policy after confirming that over 20 million children drop out between primary and senior secondary levels due to systemic educational failures.
Comprehensive NYSC Overhaul: New Career Streams and Civilian Leadership Introduced
The federal government has launched a significant reform of the NYSC, introducing specialized career streams, transitioning to civilian leadership, and extending the orientation program to six weeks.
Independent report claims English schools are failing white working-class students
A year-long inquiry warns that England's education system is failing white working-class students, calling for urgent reforms to vocational training and early years support.