Education

FG Makes Teacher Licensing Mandatory: No TRCN, No Classroom From 2027

The Nigerian Government has rolled out a new education policy mandating all teachers in Nigeria to obtain licenses from the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) before they are allowed to teach. Unveiling the framework in Abuja on Wednesday, Minister…

A’Ibom Shuts Illegal, Sub-Standard Schools, As Commissioner Says Crackdown Will Safeguard Children’s Future Under ARISE Agenda

Akwa Ibom State Government has commenced a sweeping clampdown on unauthorized and substandard private schools across the state. The decisive move, according to Ministry of Education, aims at protecting children’s education and align with Governor Umo Eno’s ARISE Agenda on…

💥Education: Umo Eno’s ARISE Agenda Model

In today’s Nigeria, a growing number of young people dismiss education with a bitter refrain: “Education is a scam.” What began as a street joke has hardened into a slogan of despair. Behind it lies a painful truth, our universities…

UNIUYO ASUU Joins Nationwide Protest, Demand FG Implementation of 2009 Agreement

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Uyo branch, on Tuesday joined the nationwide protest by the union, demanding the immediate implemention of Federal Government re-negotiated 2009 agreement. Professors and senior lecturers marched through the Town Campus, University…

UNIUYO Secures British Council Grant to Transform Vocational Education

The University of Uyo has won a British Council funded grant to advance Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), aimed at boosting inclusiveness, innovation, and employment opportunities in Nigeria’s construction industry.   Unveiling the one-year project at a press…

Gov. Eno Applauds John Elijah, A Journalist For His 5,000 School Children Uniforms’ Initiative

By Dennis Udoma In a moving celebration of empathy, social responsibility, and grassroots impact, the Global Community Newsweek Newspaper, in collaboration with Barr. John Elijah’s Foundation marked its 15th Annual Empowerment Programme with a bold gesture: the unveiling of 5,000…

2025 JAMB Policy Meeting Update

The official JAMB Policy Meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2025. ✔️ National cut-off marks for universities, polytechnics, and colleges will be set. ✔️ Schools will get approval for their departmental cut-off scores. ✔️ Post-UTME forms can only be released…

FG begins payment of N44,000 minimum wage arrears to ex-corps members

The Federal Government has started paying N44,000 minimum wage arrears to former National Youth Service Corps members who completed their service before the new allowance took effect earlier this year. This payment fulfills a promise made after the corps members’…

Nigerian Law School PH Student Dies By Suicide After Alleged Bullying — Whistleblower Claims He Was Forced To Apologize Publicly

A male student at the Nigerian Law School’s Port Harcourt campus has reportedly died by suicide, following allegations of severe bullying and institutional neglect. According to a student whistleblower who spoke through an anonymous account, the deceased had repeatedly raised…

House Of Reps Summons Exams Body WAEC In 24 Hours For Questioning ‘Over Midnight Paper’

The House of Representatives has summoned the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to appear before it within 24 hours to address concerns over irregularities and complaints during the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The House Committee on Basic Education…