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The Digest: Political permutations are gathering momentum in Lagos State ahead of the 2027 governorship election, with observers suggesting the APC ticket may be zoned to the Lagos East senatorial district. Prominent figures from the zone being mentioned include former Governor Akinwunmi...

The Digest: The Federal Government will soon phase out the common entrance examination for pupils transitioning from primary to junior secondary school, Minister of Education Dr Tunji Alausa has announced. The examination will be replaced by a Continuous Assessment system that tracks a pupil's...

The Digest: Minister of Education Tunji Alausa has dismissed speculations that he plans to resign from office to pursue the 2027 Lagos State governorship election. Debunking the rumour on X, Alausa tagged the originator of the claim and stated: "We're still hard at work here at the FME, don't...

The Digest: The Federal Government has announced the release of N2.3 billion for university staff salary and promotion arrears, a key concession aimed at addressing the grievances of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and preventing another industrial action. According to Premium...

The Digest: The Federal Government has clarified that Mathematics remains a mandatory subject for all Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) candidates, despite its recent policy exempting Arts students from requiring a credit pass for university admission. According to an official...

The Digest: The Federal Government has declared the ongoing ASUU warning strike "needless," asserting that all of the union's pending demands have been met. The Education Minister, Tunji Alausa, stated on national television that the government has met its obligations, including the payment of...

The Digest: In a decisive move to curb financial stagnation in education, the Federal Government has issued a 30-day ultimatum. According to the Nigerian Tribune, Education Minister Tunji Alausa mandated tertiary institutions to return all unutilized TETFund grants, threatening sanctions for...

In a significant move toward educational equity and national development, the Federal Government has declared complete tuition-free education across all Federal Technical Colleges, demonstrating that investing in youth skills is fundamental to building a self-reliant nation. The policy...