5 h. ago There Are Many Unqualified Teachers In Nigeria, TRCN Cries Out

The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has raised concerns over the growing number of unqualified teachers in the country, describing it as a major factor behind the decline in educational standards. The Chief Executive Officer of TRCN, Dr. Ronke Soyombo, made this known on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’, […]

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6 h. ago VIDEO: There Are Many Unqualified Teachers In Nigeria, TRCN Raises Alarm

The Chief Executive Officer of the Teachers Registration Council Of Nigeria, Dr Ronke Soyombo, raised the alarm as countries celebrate the 2025 World Teachers Day. The post VIDEO: There Are Many Unqualified Teachers In Nigeria, TRCN Raises Alarm appeared first on Channels Television.

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14 h. ago Tinubu’s wife calls for urgent action to address shortage of teachers

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja As the world marks World Teachers’ Day on October 5, 2025, with the theme “Focusing on the Global Teacher Shortage,” First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has called for immediate attention to the critical shortage of teachers. In a statement she personally signed to mark the day, Mrs. Tinubu described teaching […] The post Tinubu’s wife calls for urgent action to address shortage of teachers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Oyebanji raises Ekiti teachers’ retirement age, service year

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has raised the retirement age of teachers in the state from 60 years to 65 years and their service year from 35 to 40 years. Governor Oyebanji made the declaration on Sunday during the 2025 World Teachers’ Day celebration held at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Ado-Ekiti, […] The post Oyebanji raises Ekiti teachers’ retirement age, service year appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago World Teachers’ Day: Union Laments 194,000 Teacher Shortage In Nigeria

As the world marked the World Teachers’ Day, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has expressed deep concern over what it described as a worsening crisis in the nation’s education sector, citing an alarming shortage of qualified teachers and unfulfilled government promises. The National President of the NUT, Comrade Audu Titus Amba, spoke at the […]

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30 h. ago Recasting teaching as collaboration: Reimagining Nigeria’s education for the future

Every October 5, the world pauses to celebrate its most under-celebrated heroes: teachers. Since 1994, World Teachers’ Day has marked read more Recasting teaching as collaboration: Reimagining Nigeria’s education for the future

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50 h. ago Kaduna rewards 23 of 115 outstanding teachers with N500,000, scholarships

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Kaduna State Government has honoured 23 of 115 outstanding teachers across its 23 local government areas at the maiden Best Teacher Award Ceremony, with N500,000 each and a certificate of excellence. The overall best teacher, Esther Affun from Chikun LGA, received an additional N500,000 and a special scholarship to upgrade her […] The post Kaduna rewards 23 of 115 outstanding teachers with N500,000, scholarships appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago Kaduna rewards 23 of 115 outstanding teachers with N500,000 each

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Kaduna State government has honoured 23 of 115 outstanding teachers across its 23 local government areas at the maiden Best Teacher Award Ceremony with N500,000 each and a certificate of excellence. The overall best teacher, Esther Affun from Chikun LGA, received an additional N500,000 and a special scholarship to upgrade […] The post Kaduna rewards 23 of 115 outstanding teachers with N500,000 each appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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53 h. ago Osun ALGON promises to recall sacked workers, offset traditional rulers’ arrears

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Osun State Chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), has promised to re-engage the 1,500 teachers employed by the former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola but sacked by the administration of Ademola Adeleke. The association reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots governance, assuring that the legally recognized All Progressives Congress […] The post Osun ALGON promises to recall sacked workers, offset traditional rulers’ arrears appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Ebonyi Govt. Cracks Down On Illegal Schools, Arrests 88 Proprietors, Teachers

Ebonyi State Government has intensified efforts to tackle substandard education by arresting 88 proprietors and teachers operating unapproved and illegal schools across the state. The arrests followed a comprehensive inspection exercise conducted by the Ministry of Education, which revealed multiple institutions running without proper accreditation. Many of the identified schools were found lacking qualified teachers, […] The post Ebonyi Govt. Cracks Down On Illegal Schools, Arrests 88 Proprietors, Teachers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago World Teachers’ Day: Federal Government Pledges Better Welfare, Support

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare and recognition of teachers across Nigeria as the nation joined the global community to mark the 2025 World Teachers’ Day. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, alongside the Minister of State for Education, stated this on Monday during a symposium ahead of […]

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8 d. ago Kebbi govt have no hand in teacher’s salaries deduction – NLC, NUT

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) have distanced themselves from the involvement of the State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, in illegal deductions from the teachers’ salaries allegedly meant for the Teachers Registration Certificate. State Chairman of NLC, Murtala Usman and NUT chairman, Adamu Usman Isgogo, […] The post Kebbi govt have no hand in teacher’s salaries deduction – NLC, NUT appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Obi canvases greater investment in education as 60,000 teachers converge on Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigeria to prioritise investment in education and the welfare of teachers as the nation seeks solutions to poverty, inequality, and unemployment. Obi made the call in solidarity with the “Let There Be Teachers Conference 2025”, where over 60,000 teachers gathered at […] The post Obi canvases greater investment in education as 60,000 teachers converge on Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Underinvestment in teachers’ welfare stifling Nigeria’s education development—Experts

as the September 20 National Teachers’ Conference build-up intensifies Experts have warned that without prioritising teacher welfare, training, and retention, read more Underinvestment in teachers’ welfare stifling Nigeria’s education development—Experts

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3 w. ago Ondo Govt. Suspends Three SUBEB Officials Over Job Scam In Teachers’ Recruitment

The Ondo State Government has suspended three senior officials of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) following their alleged involvement in a job scam linked to the recent teachers’ recruitment exercise. According to Nigerian Tribune, findings revealed that the suspended officials include two directors and a deputy director, all of whom have been placed […] The post Ondo Govt. Suspends Three SUBEB Officials Over Job Scam In Teachers’ Recruitment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Federal Government Specifies TRCN, NTI’s Roles In Teaching Profession

The Federal Government has announced major clarifications on the roles and responsibilities of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI). The clarifications, according to a statement on Sunday by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade was part of reforms to strengthen the teaching profession, […]

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3 w. ago Dignity of teachers in Nigeria will soon be restored — NCCE Executive Secretary, Prof Chijioke

Tribune Online Dignity of teachers in Nigeria will soon be restored — NCCE Executive Secretary, Prof Chijioke Paulinus Chijioke, a professor of Technical Education, is the sixth substantive executive secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE). In this interview with CLEMENT IDOKO, he speaks on the readiness of the colleges of education to commence dual mandate of running Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) and degree programmes concurrently in the […] Dignity of teachers in Nigeria will soon be restored — NCCE Executive Secretary, Prof Chijioke Tribune Online

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