EDUCATION

FG, ASUU reach renegotiated agreement to end disruptions in Universities

Daily Dispatch January 14, 2026

The Federal Government has unveiled a renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), describing the development as a major turning point in efforts to restore stability, trust and quality in Nigeria’s tertiary education system. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji

EDUCATION

UNIMAID denies social media allegations against students

Daily Dispatch January 13, 2026

The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) has dismissed as false a viral video circulating on social media that claims some of its students were arrested over alleged ties to the Boko Haram insurgency. Reacting to the development, the management of the institution described the video as misleading and capable of inciting fear and misunderstanding among the […]

EDUCATION

Teacher redistribution targets staffing imbalance, not punishment – Ogun TESCOM

Daily Dispatch January 11, 2026

The Ogun State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has reassured teachers across the state that the ongoing redistribution of staff in public secondary schools is not intended to punish or inconvenience them, but to correct existing deployment imbalances. The Chairman of TESCOM, Apostle ’Biodun Sanyaolu, gave the assurance in a statement issued on Friday, explaining that

EDUCATION

Zulum commissions remodelled ‘2nd chance school’ for vulnerable girls

Daily Dispatch January 8, 2026

…Disburses N1bn to SMEs in 5 LGAs Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, on Thursday commissioned a fully remodelled “Second Chance School” for vulnerable girls and women in Biu Local Government Area. The newly inaugurated facility is part of a strategic initiative designed to offer adult women, including those who missed formal education or dropped

EDUCATION

Zulum launches construction of two mega schools in Hawul, pledges more teachers

Daily Dispatch January 8, 2026

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has begun the construction of two large-scale educational institutions in Hawul Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening the education sector across the state. The governor, on Wednesday laid the foundation for a High Islamic College in Shafa, a 48-classroom facility that will operate

EDUCATION

FG unveils fresh strategies to curb WAEC, NECO exam malpractice from 2026

Daily Dispatch January 6, 2026

The Federal Government has rolled out a new set of far-reaching measures aimed at stamping out examination malpractice in the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations starting from 2026. The initiative forms part of broader reforms to enhance credibility, transparency, and public trust in Nigeria’s examination system.