Green Bridge Weekly Education News Digest (14 - 21 August 2026)
Unknown read time - Friday, 21 August 2026
Nigeria's education sector is a hive of activity, marked by significant reforms and ongoing challenges. Universities like RSU and City University Abuja are opening new admission windows and programs, while JAMB sets crucial deadlines for offer acceptances. Academic staff unions (ASUU) at FUAZ and KASU are issuing strike threats and ultimatums over unresolved agreements, highlighting persistent welfare issues. Simultaneously, there's a strong push for digital transformation, with calls for improved infrastructure and rethinking homework in the age of AI. WAEC has digitized WASSCE certificates, though result withholding remains a concern. Curriculum reforms aim to foster problem-solvers, and increased federal scholarships offer financial relief. Despite these shifts, the sector continues to grapple with funding and policy implementation, even as Nigerian universities like UI gain global recognition.