Tag: Minister of Education

Drama As Minister Bars, Unbars Under 18 For Varsity, Poly Admission

Aliyu Aliyu

‘In a move to calm frayed nerves, the Minister had asked, “Are we together?” to which the attendees chorused “No!”‘ Inside the tensed meeting where Mamman made a u-turn Candidates who are 16 years old would be considered for admission into tertiary institutions for the 2024 academic year. Platforms Africa reports that this came as drama greeted a stakeholder meeting where the minister earlier announced 18 as the admission age fir undergraduate. Stakeholders and attendees at the ongoing policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), had protested…

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Nigeria Adopts Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo For Teaching In Primary Schools

Aliyu Aliyu

FEC approves national language policy stating; “henceforth, instruction in primary schools; the first six years of learning will be in the mother tongue.”   The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a National Language Policy for use in all primary schools across the country. Platforms Africa reports that Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, made this known to State House correspondents at the end of the Council’s meeting which was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Brazil Legend Pele Hospitalised, Condition ‘Worsening’ BREAKING: ASUU…

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ASUU: Nigeria Hikes Varsity Lecturers Salary By 23.5%

Aliyu Aliyu

35% increment will be enjoyed by professors – Minister   The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, on Tuesday said the government could only afford 23.5 percent salary increase for lecturers, while a 35% increment will be enjoyed by professors. The minister also noted that the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) warned against signing agreements which the government will not be able to meet. Adamu disclosed this while speaking during the meeting with vice-chancellors and other stakeholders in the university system. READ ALSO: ASUU Has Been On Strike for 1,744…

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