Barr. Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye, Minister of Women Affairs: During her tenure, she was tasked with addressing gender equality issues and promoting women’s rights within Nigeria. However, her removal comes as part of President Tinubu’s commitment to enhance governance and ensure that ministerial positions are held by those who can deliver on their mandates effectively. The president … Read more
The phone line of the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has been hacked, according to a disclaimer shared on his official X account on Thursday. In the post, Mamman cautioned the public to stop using the compromised number. “My phone line has been hacked. Please avoid calling the number and disregard any requests for … Read more
The Federal Government, through the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has scheduled a meeting with the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday to address the union’s demands. The minister made this announcement during an appearance on Television Continental’s “Beyond 100 Days” program on Thursday. This development follows ASUU’s issuance … Read more
Minister of Education Prof. Tahir Mamman has directed NBTE and NERDC to develop a skills curriculum for all educational levels to address the learning crisis and skills gap in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has directed the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and the Nigerian Educational Research … Read more
The Federal Government has begun move to prevent the planned industrial action by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU). Eko Hot Blog reports that this development follows an invitation by the federal government to the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) … Read more
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU have reached an agreement to amicably resolve all contentious issues and prevent the planned strike. Eko Hot Blog reports that the parties also agreed to kick-start a communication process to avert the planned industrial actions by the union. This agreement was arrived at a … Read more
JAMB will hold a policy meeting on July 18, 2024, to determine cut-off marks and admission guidelines for the 2024/2025 academic year The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has scheduled a policy meeting for the 2024/2025 admission exercise for tertiary institutions in the country on Friday, July 18, 2024. The meeting will set the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a lecturer at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Mfonobong Udoudom, has been suspended by the university management following his alleged harassment of a female student, which was captured in a viral video. The lecturer, reportedly from the General Studies division, was captured in his office wearing only boxers with … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that another video showing a male student of Lead British International School in Abuja being bullied by his classmates has emerged. The new incident is a separate case of bullying that has been unravelled in the Abuja private school. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: EFCC Arrests Buhari’s Minister Of Aviation, Hadi Sirika (Here’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Prof. Tahir Mamman, the Minister of Education has on Monday announced that the Federal Government is contemplating setting the entry age for admission into universities and other tertiary institutions at 18 years. Mamman also said underage students were responsible for some of the problems being encountered in higher institutions. Editor’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved system-wide policies to comprehensively overhaul the education sector to improve learning and skill development In a statement on Thursday, the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale said the policies will increase enrolment, and ensure the academic security of the nation’s children. Editor’s Picks IGP Compounds Yahaya Bello’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has invited memoranda from the public as it begins the probe of private universities established in the last 15 years. The Federal Government initiated the probe following an investigative report by Daily Nigerian journalist, Umar Audu, uncovering certificate racketeering in neighbouring Benin Republic and Togo. Editor’s Picks … Read more