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Taraba NUT and Education Board Justify 5,000 Naira Deduction from Teachers’ Arrears
The Nigeria Union of Teachers and the Taraba State Universal Basic Education Board have defended a 5,000 naira deduction from teacher arrears, citing it as the agreed-upon cost for producing official permanent identification cards.
NUT Urges FCT Minister Wike to Recover Teachers’ Land from Encroachers
The NUT Municipal Branch in the FCT is seeking Minister Nyesom Wike's intervention to recover teacher housing land encroached upon by developers and a Chinese quarry company.
NAPTAN and NUT Demand Urgent Action on Safe Schools Initiative
Educational bodies NAPTAN and NUT are demanding the immediate and effective enforcement of the Safe Schools Initiative to stop the persistent threat of kidnappings and violence against students.
Oyo State Teachers Union Demands Rescue of Kidnapped Headmaster
The NUT in Oyo State has called for the immediate rescue of M.K. Owoade, a primary school headmaster abducted by gunmen while on his farm in Itesiwaju Local Government Area.
NAPTAN Criticizes SSCE Fee Hike as Excessive; NUT Defers to Parents
NAPTAN has called for a reduction in proposed WAEC and NECO fee increases, citing the financial strain on parents, while the Nigeria Union of Teachers has opted not to intervene in the matter.
Concerns Rise Over Disorderly Student Graduation Traditions
Parents and the Nigeria Union of Teachers are calling for an end to rowdy 'sign-out' celebrations by graduating students, citing concerns over moral decay and a breakdown in school discipline.
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.
Oyo State Governor Requests Teachers End Strike, Commits N8.7 Billion to Educational Resources
Governor Seyi Makinde has called on teachers to end their strike while announcing an N8.7 billion investment in educational materials and a significant increase in the 2026 state budget.
NUT leader sounds warning on deteriorating school safety in Nigeria
NUT National President Audu Titus Amba has urged the Nigerian government to prioritize school safety following a surge in attacks against teachers and students across the country.