July 27, 2025

education

Major Education Reform: FG Introduces 12-Year Continuous Learning System

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The Federal Government has announced a major reform in Nigeria’s education system, scrapping the Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) structure while introducing a new 12-year basic education model. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during the 2025 Extraordinary National Council on Education meeting in Abuja. He explained that…

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NANS calls for student loan increase to N40,000 amid fuel price hike 

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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) is advocating for a significant boost in student loans from N20,000 to N40,000 in response to the recent increase in fuel prices. This call was made by NANS Senate President, Babatunde Akinteye, during a press conference in Abuja on Monday. Akinteye highlighted that the proposed adjustment is crucial…

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Prospective NYSC Corps Members Stranded After Rejection in Orientation Camps

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Several prospective corps members mobilized for the Nigerian National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) 2024 Batch B stream, who were later reassigned to Batch C, are reportedly stranded after being denied registration at orientation camps. One of the affected individuals reported that approximately 40 graduates faced this issue at the Lagos orientation camp. Speaking to the…

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Over 22,500 Nigerians Caught Using Fake Certificates from Benin Republic and Togo, Says Education Minister

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The Nigerian government has revealed that over 22,500 of its citizens are currently using fake certificates obtained from universities in Benin Republic and Togo between 2019 and 2023. This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, during a press conference marking his first year in office. According to Prof. Mamman, more than…

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