Educational news nigeria 25th october 2019
Here are some educational news from Nigeria on October 25th, 2019:
- FG Launches National Digital Identity Policy: The Federal Government of Nigeria launched the National Digital Identity Policy for Simplicity, Ease of Doing Business, and Humanitarian Services. The policy aims to provide a unique digital identity for every Nigerian, which will facilitate access to various government services and programs. (Source: Vanguard)
- ASUU Strike: Lecturers to Resume Work on October 28th: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced that its members will resume work on October 28th, 2019, after a three-month strike. The strike was called off following a meeting between ASUU and the Federal Government. (Source: Premium Times)
- Nigeria to Establish 20 New Universities: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 20 new universities across the country. The new universities will be established to address the shortage of tertiary institutions in the country and to provide more opportunities for students. (Source: This Day)
- JAMB Introduces New Admission Process: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a new admission process for students seeking admission into Nigerian universities. The new process involves the use of a biometric verification system to ensure that students are genuine and not impersonators. (Source: Punch)
- Nigeria to Host International Conference on Education: Nigeria will host the 2019 International Conference on Education (ICE) from November 18th to 20th, 2019. The conference will bring together education stakeholders from around the world to discuss issues affecting the education sector. (Source: Daily Trust)
These are some of the educational news from Nigeria on October 25th, 2019.