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FG DISBURSES ₦50BN TO SETTLE ASUU AND NASU FOR EARNED ALLOWANCES

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April 23, 2025

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The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, has announced the release of ₦50 billion by the Federal Government to the academic and non-academic staff unions of federal universities for the settlement of earned allowances, as promised by President Bola Tinubu.

This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by the Director of Press at the Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo.

Boriowo described the move “as yet another testament to Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to fundamentally transform Nigeria’s education sector.

“It reflects the administration’s bold resolve to transition the nation from a resource-based to a knowledge-based economy through strategic investments in education, infrastructure, and human capital.

“This intervention is not just a financial transaction—it is a reaffirmation of our President’s belief in the capacity of Nigerian youth and the invaluable role that academic and non-academic staff play in nurturing them,” she quoted the minister as saying.

“By prioritising their welfare, we are laying the foundation for a future where every Nigerian child receives highly qualitative and globally competitive education,” she added.

Alausa expressed Tinubu’s heartfelt appreciation to the academic and non-academic unions for their sustained trust in his administration and for fostering an atmosphere of peace and cooperation across Nigeria’s federal institutions.

“Notably, the country is currently experiencing one of the longest uninterrupted academic sessions in recent history—a feat attributed to the mutual understanding and shared commitment between the government and the university community,” the statement read.

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Bill to establish Federal University, Badagry passes third reading

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May 10, 2025

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A bill proposing the establishment of a Federal University of Technology in Badagry has successfully passed its third reading in the House of Representatives, marking a significant step toward expanding access to tertiary education in the region.

The legislation, which now awaits concurrence in the Senate, is intended to reduce the pressure on existing higher institutions and offer more educational opportunities for students in Badagry and its environs.

Spearheaded by Hon. Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan, Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources and representative of Badagry Federal Constituency, the bill reflects strategic efforts to bridge the education gap in the area.

The third reading was formally presented on the House floor by the Majority Leader, Rep. Julius Ihonvbere, during plenary on May 6, 2025.

Lending his voice to the discussion, Hon. James Faleke stressed the critical need for a technical university in Badagry, highlighting that many young Nigerians, particularly from the South-West, are increasingly turning to foreign institutions due to limited local admission spaces.

“This university is a strategic response to the educational gaps that force many of our brightest minds to look beyond our borders. Lagos has long deserved an additional federal institution with a strong focus on science and technology,” he stated.

Hon. Sesi Whingan, whose persistent advocacy was instrumental in advancing the bill, expressed gratitude to his colleagues for their backing, describing the House’s decision as a major breakthrough for the people of Badagry and the broader Lagos region.

“With this development, we are closer than ever to realizing a long-standing aspiration for our people. This is about ensuring that the next generation of Nigerians can study, grow, and contribute meaningfully to society from right here at home” he added.

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JAMB: Over 1.5m candidates score less than 200 in 2025 UTME

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7 days ago

May 5, 2025

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has released a comprehensive statistical breakdown of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, results.

The breakdown offers a full picture of the performances by Nigerian candidates in the examination conducted across the country.

According to JAMB, out of 1,955,069 candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, over 1.5 million of them scored less than 200 in the exam.

It, however, announced that 4756 candidates scored above 320, 7658 candidates scored between 300 and 319.

In the statement accompanying the data, the Board said that 40,247 underage candidates were permitted to demonstrate their exceptional abilities.

JAMB further stated that only 467 of these candidates (1.16%) achieved scores that meet the threshold for exceptional ability as defined for the UTME, with their performance in the subsequent three stages still pending.

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You’re an impostor – Group slams factional NANS President over claims against Seyi Tinubu

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May 3, 2025

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A student group, Education for Accelerated Development, EAD, has attacked Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah over his recent allegations against Seyi Tinubu, President Bola Tinubu’s son.

Ekwutosblog reports that the factional NANS President recently accused Seyi Tinubu of abducting and torturing him for refusing to receive a bribe.

Atiku also alleged that Seyi Tinubu attempted to disrupt the inauguration of the NANS leadership in Abuja by dispersing the crowd with thugs.

Reacting, the student group, in a statement by its National Coordinator, Dr. Abdulkadir Fuad on Friday said Atiku is an impostor impersonating the NANS President.

The group wondered why the factional NANS President failed to report his alleged abduction to the law enforcement agencies.

“To begin with, the man masquerading as NANS President is an impostor and impersonator who goes about seeking cheap relevance in the name of the students body.

“The last we checked, NANS President was Olusola Ladoja, who is the legitimately and legally recognised leaders of Nigerian students,” the statement added.