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UNIZIK Lecturers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid August Salary

Posted September 8, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka chapter, has commenced an indefinite strike over the non-payment of the full August 2026 salary to its members. The decision was taken at a congress of the union on Monday, September 7, 2026, following the failure of the university management…

Authors unveil Nigerian Civil War book to promote peace, dialogue

Posted September 4, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Sept. 3, 2026 Three Nigerian authors on Thursday unveiled a book titled History and Lessons from the Nigerian Civil War (Chronologically Arranged). The authors are Chief Obioma Ikechi, a renowned publisher, Dr Uchenna Anioke and Chief James Egwuonwu. The book aims to inspire younger generations to embrace…

Should Government Fund Religious Pilgrimages? Analysts Express Different Views on Freedom Square Live

Posted July 26, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Public affairs analysts and policy experts have called for a review of government funding of religious activities, particularly pilgrimages, arguing that public resources should be directed towards measurable national development priorities rather than personal religious obligations. The position was canvassed during Freedom Square Live, a programme on Solid 100.9 FM,…

UNIPORT Disbands Student Union Over Unspecified Probe as NANS Decries Administrative Overreach

Posted July 20, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The management of the University of Port Harcourt has abruptly suspended all activities related to the institution's Students' Union Government, triggering swift criticism from national student leadership. The directive, issued via an official memorandum from the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Geoffrey Woke, acting on instructions from the newly…

UBEC Partners with NIMC and Ministry of Education to Launch Unified National Learner Identity System

Posted July 13, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has officially declared its support for the Federal Government's ongoing initiative to establish a centralized learner identification network across Nigeria. The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Aisha Garba, announced this decision following a strategic meeting involving the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, and…

Security Forces Rescue Kidnapped Oyo Students and Teachers Without Concessions

Posted July 10, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

Security operatives have successfully freed the teachers and students who were abducted from the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, according to a July 10, 2026 announcement by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) account,…

NELFUND Probes 34 Institutions Over Unrefunded Tuition Payments

Posted July 6, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commenced investigations into about 34 tertiary institutions over allegations that they failed to refund students whose tuition fees were paid twice under the Federal Government's student loan scheme. Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this during an interview with ARISE NEWS on…

Oyo Teachers Suspend Indefinite Strike, Resume Classes

Posted July 1, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Oyo State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) has suspended its indefinite strike action following a review of the security situation in the state and consultations with the Oyo State Government and other stakeholders. The decision was announced on Wednesday in a statement jointly signed by the…

Lagos Postpones BECE Papers in Ikorodu Over Oro Festival

Posted July 1, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Lagos State Government has postponed all Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) papers earlier scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, 2026, following the declaration of the Oro Festival in parts of the Ikorodu Division. The decision was announced on Tuesday in a statement published on the official X handle of…

BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian Publishers Association Rejects Textbook Ranking: Says it is anachronistic and vexatious

Posted June 11, 2026 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA) has strongly criticized the recently introduced textbook ranking policy of the Federal Ministry of Education, describing it as a flawed initiative that could negatively impact the education sector, publishing industry, and employment opportunities across the country. Speaking at a press conference monitored by…

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