Education

The Federal Government’s proposed new policy banning candidates under 18 from taking the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examination Council (NECO) exams has sparked controversy. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) supports the policy, while the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) and the …

The Oyo State Executive Council has implemented key initiatives to enhance security, stimulate economic growth, and advance education within the state. In an effort to bolster security, the council has expanded the fleet for Operation Burst to 60 vehicles by procuring 40 additional security vehicles. These enhancements extend beyond Operation …

The Federal Government has defended its decision to invalidate over 22,700 degree certificates obtained by Nigerians from unrecognised universities in Togo and Benin Republic. According to the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, these degrees, awarded by what he described as “illegal” institutions, tarnish Nigeria’s reputation. Mamman emphasised that the decision …

By Funmi Ojo The lifeless body of 21-year-old Mojisola Awesu, a student at the Kwara State College of Health Technology, was discovered in a refuse dump. The Kwara State Police Command confirmed the tragic incident, which unfolded in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State. Investigation revealled that Awesu had been …