Education

UI Shut Over Tuition Hike Protest

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8 months ago

August 31, 2024

Following the protest held by students of the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday, over the hike in tuition fees by the institution’s Governing Council, the management of the institution has directed all students to vacate the campus by 2 pm on Saturday.

On Friday the students of the institution staged a peaceful protest over tuition hikes by the management of the institution.

It was bserved that the students, during the protest, carried different placards with inscriptions such as, “We Say No Tuition Hikes,” “The Management Is Insensitive To Our Plights,” and “Our Parents Cannot Afford The New Hikes,” while they blocked roads leading to the campus.

As a result, in a circular dated August 30, 2024, and obtained by our correspondent on Saturday, the institution’s registrar, G. O. Saliu, directed the students to vacate the school premises by 2 pm on Saturday (today), stating that the school will be shut for three weeks

According to Saliu, the closure followed the meeting of the university’s management with the leadership of the student union on Friday, August 30, 2024, where the Vice-Chancellor on behalf of the Senate approved that the institution be shut for three weeks.

He noted that the directive is effective Saturday, August 31, 2024, till September 20, 2024.

The circular read, “All students are to vacate the university campus by 2 pm on Saturday, August 31, 2024

The hostel will be reopened from noon on Friday, September 20, 2024.

Students are therefore, to note the following: The three weeks is to give students ample time to complete their online registration, the 2023/2024 first semester examination will now start on Monday, 23 September 2024, and the period for registration will be closed on Friday, September 2p, 2024.

“The above is for information and strict compliance please.”

Meanwhile, according to a statement on Saturday, by a media platform in the institution, Union of Campus Journalists, the students have resolved to reconvene and resume their peaceful protest until their demands are met.

The statement read, “Following the University of Ibadan’s announcement of a three-week break, students are once again mobilising to resume their protests, which have been ongoing for the past three days.

The memorandum, released earlier today by the Office of the Registrar, has sparked renewed anger among the student body, leading to calls for immediate action.

“The management’s decision, which mandates that all students vacate campus by 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 31, 2024, has been met with widespread criticism. Students perceive the break as a ploy to weaken the momentum of their protests against the recent hike in tuition fees.

“In response, student are rallying their peers to gather once more, with the intent to continue their demonstrations until their demands are met.”

Education

Teachers Get Skills Boost in FCT

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1 day ago

April 29, 2025

Samson Adeyanju

By Ifeoluwa Odunayo

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has launched a skills and entrepreneurship training programme to equip teachers in Abuja with practical tools to prepare students for the demands of a modern global economy.

The two day workshop, opened on Monday by Dr Danlami Hayyo of the FCT Education Secretariat, represented by Mrs Joy Okeke, aims to move education beyond traditional classroom routines.

Hayyo stressed the need for innovation, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship in teaching, describing outdated methods as no longer effective in today’s fast changing world.

Dr Mohammed Ladan, Director of the FCT Secondary Education Board, said the training would help bridge the gap between learning and life skills.

According to him, the focus is now on producing job creators rather than job seekers.

The initiative is part of broader efforts to align education with real world needs and promote a workforce ready for self reliance and global relevance.

Education

JAMB Earns Praise for World Class UTME Standards

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1 day ago

April 29, 2025

Samson Adeyanju

By Adenike Lawal

Nigeria’s education sector earned global applause as the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, hailed the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board for its outstanding conduct of the 2025 and 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

During a tour of Computer Based Test centres and JAMB’s ultra modern Control Room, Dr Alausa praised the examination’s structure, security, and transparency, describing it as a model that meets the highest international standards.

“It is heartening to see Nigeria deliver examinations at a quality comparable to any nation,” he said.

Dr Alausa reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s strong commitment to human capital development through sweeping reforms in education, healthcare, and governance.

He also announced that starting November 2025, WAEC and NECO would begin administering objective tests through Computer Based Testing, with a full transition to CBT for both objective and essay sections by May and June 2026.

JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Olanrewaju Oloyede, hailed this year’s UTME as one of the most seamless ever conducted.

He clarified that candidates are expected to arrive early for screening and dismissed claims of wrong centre assignments, challenging anyone with proof to present it.

Professor Oloyede further revealed that over 40 impersonators had been caught and warned that missed examinations would not be rescheduled, comparing it to a missed international flight.

So far, more than 1.6 million candidates out of the 2,031,000 registered have successfully sat for their exams.

JAMB is currently vetting all results to ensure credibility and fairness.

Nigeria’s education system is entering a new era of excellence, driven by integrity, innovation, and international best practices.

Education

FG Orders WAEC, NECO to Go Fully Digital by 2026

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2 days ago

April 28, 2025

Samson Adeyanju

By Njoku Chijioke

The Federal Government has mandated that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), and the National Examinations Council (NECO), fully adopt computer-based testing (CBT), for all exams by 2026.

This directive was issued by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, during his inspection of the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

Alausa revealed that starting in November, WAEC and NECO will introduce CBT for objective papers, with plans to transition to a fully digital system—including essay components—by May/June 2026.