Professors Voiced Out Struggles With Debts Over Poor Pay
Some professors in the country have recounted their struggles with poor remuneration, revealing how meagre salaries have forced them into multiple loans and an unending cycle of debt. In separate interviews with Saturday PUNCH, the lecturers described how the government’s weak commitment to education has made life increasingly difficult for them and their families. Their concerns come amid ongoing agitation by...
FG Re-introduce History To Basic School Curriculum
The Federal Government has reintroduced Nigerian History as a compulsory subject in the basic education curriculum to strengthen national identity, unity, patriotism, and responsible citizenship. The Federal Ministry of Education announced the introduction in a statement on its official X account on Wednesday. “For the first time in decades, Nigerian pupils will study History continuously from Primary 1 to JSS3, while...
5th Batch Of OUK Foundation Scholars Depart Nigeria For China Training
The Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation has announced the successful departure of the 5th batch of participants in its Academic and Social Skills Program, organized in partnership with the Government of China. According to the foundation, the three participants — all from Abia North Senatorial Zone — left Nigeria on Tuesday, September 16, and are expected to arrive in Beijing today,...
SSANU, NASU To Shutdown Varsities Over Unmet Demands
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, have informed the federal government of plans to shut down public universities on September 22 if their demands are not addressed. The threat was contained in a 7-day ultimatum issued by the two unions through their Joint Action Committee, JAC, which...
Gov. Otti Confirms Sept 22 Resumption Date For 5,394 Newly Recruited Teachers
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has confirmed that the 5,394 teachers recently recruited by his administration will officially resume duties on Monday, September 22, 2025, in line with the reopening of schools in the state. Governor Otti made the announcement on Sunday, September 14, during an unannounced worship service at Salvation Ministries, 135 Okigwe Road, Aba. Speaking to the...
Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize Hopes Face Stubborn Resistance from Norwegian Committee
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s pursuit of the Nobel Peace Prize may face an uphill battle, as the Norwegian Nobel Committee insists it cannot be swayed by political pressure or media campaigns. Since returning to the White House in January, the 79-year-old Republican has repeatedly declared that he “deserves” the award, boasting of ending six wars, despite ongoing conflicts in...
Governor Otti’s Education Policy Prioritizes Quality, Affordability — Aide
The Special Adviser on Education to Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, Mr. Kenechukwu Nwosu, has said the administration’s education policy is firmly anchored on good governance, quality service delivery, and affordability for families across the state. In an exclusive interview with ABN TV, Nwosu emphasized that the governor is committed to enhancing both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of...
JAMB Unveils High-tech Malpractice, Undermining Admission Process In Nigeria
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on Monday warned that sophisticated, technology-enabled malpractices are undermining the integrity of Nigeria’s admission process. The board said this after receiving a report from its Special Committee on Examination Infractions. PUNCH Online reports the committee, chaired by Dr. Jake Epelle, presented its findings to JAMB Registrar Prof. Is-haq Oloyede in Abuja on Monday. Inaugurated on August...
WAEC Commence CBT Exam, Mandates 250 Computers
The West African Examinations Council has outlined key facilities schools must provide ahead of the full migration of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination to computer-based testing by 2026. Head of Examinations, WAEC, Mr Lucky Njoagwuani, disclosed this on Thursday during a sensitisation programme in Port Harcourt. According to him, schools must put in place a minimum of 250 functional...
3 Abia North Indigenes Depart For Postgraduate Studies In China On Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation Scholarship (Photos)
Three young indigenes of Abia North Senatorial District have departed Nigeria for China to further their postgraduate studies under the Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation Scholarship Programme in partnership with the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC). The beneficiaries are: 1) Sunny O. Idika, from Ohafor Ward, Ohafia LGA, admitted for an MBA at Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua. 2) Emmanuel Iheakachukwu Odoemelam, from Eziama Agbo...
