FG Introduces Compulsory Drug Test for University Students
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has backed the introduction of compulsory and random drug integrity tests for students in tertiary institutions across the country. This decision followed a meeting in Abuja on Wednesday with the Chairman and Chief…
Sokoto, Jigawa States Ban ‘Sign-out’ Ceremonies In Secondary Schools
By Amaechi Agbo As part of efforts to curb rising incidents of student misconduct, the Sokoto and Jigawa State Governments have banned all forms of “sign-out” celebrations by graduating secondary school students in the areas. The bans applies to both…
Hon. Atu inaugurates Education Board Committee on SSCE, tertiary education scholarship
By Sebastine Okafor The member representing Enugu North/South Federal Constituency, Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu, has inaugurated a seven-man education board. The board will be responsible for awarding SSCE and tertiary institution scholarships, bursaries, and other interventions in public primary and…
Certificate Racketeering: FG sets up panel to investigate 107 private, foreign universities
By Agency Report The Federal Government through the Ministry of Education has inaugurated an inter-ministerial committee to investigate the activities of 107 private and foreign universities operating in the country. The investigation became necessary following reported cases of certificate racketeering,…
