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China has introduced new regulations aimed at alleviating student stress by limiting homework, exams, and classroom hours. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance the mental and physical wellbeing of students.
The Niger State Government's initiative to reclaim the Bosso Campus of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, has led to significant unrest among students and lecturers, who claim rightful ownership of the facility. The dispute escalated after recent protests highlighted the issue.
The Nigerian Federal Government has introduced new rules mandating that students who lack verification from the Nigeria Education Repository and Data Bank (NERD) may be ineligible for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), a move aimed at combating certificate fraud.
The Nigerian government has instituted a six-year ban on the establishment of new universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education to enhance the quality and sustainability of existing institutions. This decision follows a recent Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu.
The Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE) has called on President Bola Tinubu to issue an Executive Order to eliminate the existing divide between Higher National Diploma (HND) and Bachelor's Degree (BSc) holders. The move aims to enhance productivity and improve the morale of technologists in the country.
Cynicism has long been a constant in Nigeria's public life, particularly regarding education policy. Recent developments suggest a potential shift as the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, engages in negotiations with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), marking a promising departure from past disappointments.
