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07

Feb

Nigerian Government Proposes 12-Year Basic Education Model

The Nigerian government is considering an education reform that will integrate secondary school into basic education, creating a 12-year uninterrupted learning model.
New Education Structure
Speaking at the 2025 Extraordinary National Council on Education Meeting in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, stated that the new plan would allow students to have continuous learning up to age 16 without disruption.
Current vs. Proposed Model
Current System (9-3-4):
9 years of basi...
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06

Feb

Lagos State Mandates Tax Clearance Certificate for Free WAEC Registration

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has reaffirmed that parents or guardians of SS3 students in state-funded secondary schools must provide a Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) to access the free West African Examinations Council (WAEC) registration offered by the state government.
TCC Requirement for Government Services In a statement issued on Monday, LIRS emphasized that presenting a TCC is a standard procedure for accessing government services.
The Executive Chairman of LIRS, Mr. A...
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02

Feb

GOMSU announces admission in Faculty of Environmental Sciences, 2024/2025

Establishment of Faculty of Environmental Sciences at Gombe State University
The management of Gombe State University (GSU) is delighted to announce to the general public that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval for the establishment of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences at the university's Dukku Campus.
Available Programmes
The new Faculty will offer the following undergraduate programmes:
BSc Architecture
BSc Building
BSc Estate Management
BSc Quantity Surveyi...
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31

Jan

JAMB Suspends Law Admissions in Eight Universities for 2025/2026 Session

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the suspension of Law programme admissions in eight universities for the 2025/2026 academic session due to non-compliance with Council of Legal Education (CLE) regulations.
In a statement released on Wednesday, JAMB's adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, confirmed that the affected institutions would not be permitted to admit students into their Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programmes.
Affected Universities
The universities impacted by this s...
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28

Jan

UNICEF Strengthens Support to Reduce Out-of-School Children in Kano, Jigawa, and Katsina

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the many out-of-school children in Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina. Mr. Rahama Mohammed-Farah, Chief of UNICEF's Kano Field Office, made this pledge during a media briefing on the International Day of Education (IDE) 2025 in Kano.
A Worrying Trend in the Northwest
Nigeria's northwest region has the second-highest number of out-of-school children, with Kano, Jigawa, and Katsina contributing significantly to this cri...
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28

Jan

FG Tackles Electricity Crisis in Tertiary Institutions, Begins with MAU Yola

In a significant move to address the electricity crisis in Nigerian tertiary institutions, the Federal Government (FG) has commenced the construction of a 5KV solar power system at Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola. This initiative aims to provide a reliable power supply to the university while also benefiting its host communities.
Project Timeline and Expected Benefits
According to Professor Ibrahim Umar, Vice Chancellor of MAU, the solar project is expected to be completed and commissioned ...
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28

Jan

Lagos Begins E-Registration and Payment for 2025 BECE

The Lagos State Government has officially commenced the e-registration and payment process for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). This initiative, managed by the Lagos State Examinations Board, is designed to streamline the registration process and eliminate the need for physical presence at the board's office.
Key Registration Details

Start Date: Monday, January 27, 2025
Deadline: Friday, April 26, 2025
Process: Fully digital e-registration and payment

How Schools ...
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27

Jan

The Global Reformers: Raising a Generation of Global Relevance

The Global Reformers is a youth-focused initiative with a self-imposed mission: to raise men and women of global relevance.
To achieve this, we are actively engaged in a wide range of impactful activities, including:
Trainings on personal development and self-improvement
Competitions that challenge and inspire young minds
Skill acquisition programs to equip youths for the future
Seminars & workshops that foster growth and excellence
Over the past 8 years, The Global Reformers has made a tangi...
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25

Jan

Lagos State Imposes ₦10,500 Tax Clearance Fee on SS3 Students for WAEC Registration

The Lagos State government, under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's administration, has introduced a compulsory ₦10,500 tax clearance fee for Senior Secondary School 3 (SS3) students in state-owned schools before they can register for the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
WAEC Registration: Free or Not?
Historically, WAEC registration for students in Lagos State public schools has been free. However, according to a directive reported by SaharaReporters, the state gove...
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24

Jan

President Tinubu Orders Return of History to Nigerian School Curriculum

President Bola Tinubu has directed the reintroduction of history as a subject in Nigerian primary and secondary schools, effective from 2025.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during a 2024 year-in-review program on Channels Television.
“President Tinubu has given the directive for the return of history as a subject in primary and secondary schools from 2025,” Dr. Alausa confirmed.
History was removed from the Nigerian curriculum in 2008, replaced by s...
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