Nairaland education news

Here are some recent education news from Nairaland:

1. JAMB Introduces New CBT Centre in Lagos

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a new Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre in Lagos. The centre, located in the Ikeja area of the state, is expected to reduce the pressure on existing centres and provide more opportunities for candidates to register for the UTME examination. [Source: Nairaland]

2. ASUU Strike: Lecturers to Resume Work on Monday

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced that its members will resume work on Monday, after a prolonged strike that lasted for several months. The strike was called off following a meeting between ASUU leaders and the Federal Government. [Source: Nairaland]

3. FG to Establish 20 New Universities

The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 20 new universities across the country. The new universities are expected to be located in states that do not have a federal university. The move is aimed at increasing access to higher education and promoting academic excellence. [Source: Nairaland]

4. WAEC Releases 2022 SSCE Results

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2022 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). According to the council, 64.18% of candidates who sat for the examination passed. [Source: Nairaland]

5. NUC Approves 12 New Private Universities

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of 12 new private universities in the country. The new universities are expected to provide more opportunities for students to pursue higher education. [Source: Nairaland]

6. JAMB Introduces New Policy on Admission

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a new policy on admission, which allows candidates to choose up to six courses in their UTME examination. The policy is aimed at reducing the pressure on candidates and providing more opportunities for them to gain admission into their preferred institutions. [Source: Nairaland]

7. ASUU Strike: FG to Meet with Lecturers Again

The Federal Government has announced plans to meet with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) again to discuss the ongoing strike. The meeting is expected to take place next week. [Source: Nairaland]

8. NUC Approves 10 New Polytechnics

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of 10 new polytechnics in the country. The new polytechnics are expected to provide more opportunities for students to pursue technical and vocational education. [Source: Nairaland]

9. WAEC to Introduce New Subject in SSCE

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced plans to introduce a new subject in the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The new subject, which is yet to be named, is expected to be introduced in 2023. [Source: Nairaland]

10. JAMB Introduces New CBT Centre in Abuja

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a new Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre in Abuja. The centre, located in the Wuse area of the city, is expected to provide more opportunities for candidates to register for the UTME examination. [Source: Nairaland]

These are just a few of the recent education news from Nairaland.