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The Minister of Education cautioned vice‑chancellors of federal universities to clear outstanding staff entitlements such as CATA, CONTA and CONMESS, stressing that the Tinubu administration remains committed to the welfare of public workers.
Nigeria’s Minister of Education Dr Olatunji Alausa urged university vice‑chancellors to launch degree programmes in audiology, occupational therapy, speech‑language therapy, clinical psychology and medical social work, and said the federal government will establish autism centres in each geopolitical zone.
Dr. Ike Anosike, executive director of the Climate and Green World Foundation, called on Nigeria’s federal government to incorporate comprehensive climate‑change teaching into the national curriculum. He highlighted the need for practical skills to help students confront flooding, drought and rising temperatures.
The Oyo State Police anti‑cultism unit held sensitisation sessions at two Ibadan schools, calling on pupils to reject cultism, drug use and bullying while urging families to protect girls from child marriage and exploitation.
Dr Paul Femi Fashagba, provost of Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa, appealed to Okunland parents during the 2026 Egbeda Egga Day in Ijumu to deliberately expose their children to Yoruba language, traditions and values, stressing that culture and development are inseparable.
UNICEF called for increased funding for girls’ education and protection to end child marriage in Bauchi and Gombe states, emphasizing coordinated action by government, communities and development partners.
A 14‑year‑old pupil used a shotgun hidden in a guitar case to fire at the headmaster and a teacher of a middle school in Aubagne, France, on 12 October, wounding both before being overpowered by staff and arrested.
Abdulkadir Hassanul Basari, a fashion entrepreneur from Kano, began a five‑day, 120‑hour nonstop sewing session on 7 October 2026 at Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, aiming to surpass the current Guinness World Record and provide school uniforms for underprivileged pupils.
On 10 October 2026, the Dr Ofobuike Nwanku Foundation hosted a quiz competition for senior secondary pupils in Ebonyi State, awarding a total of ₦1 million in cash prizes. Six‑hundred‑plus participants from 27 schools vied for the top spots, with King David Gifted Academy taking the lead.
A 2024 CSIR survey shows that 63% of cybersecurity roles in South African firms remain vacant, while most applicants lack the required qualifications. Employers stress the need for continuous learning and broader soft skills as AI reshapes the threat landscape.
The Nigeria Union of Teachers called on federal, state and local governments to honour promises on pay, recruitment, working conditions and safety for teachers, warning that education cannot progress without motivated staff. The appeal coincides with the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebrations.