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EU presses UK to guarantee discounted university tuition fees for European students

Failure to agree lower fees for EU citizens studying in UK should delay prized food and drink deal, members say UK politics live – latest updates The EU is seeking a firmer pledge from the British government to guarantee European students discounted rates on university tuition fees before a much-anticipated summit this month. Many believe a failure to reach an agreement should delay the highly prized food and drink deal to cut Brexit red tape coming into force.

FG warns tertiary institutions against exploitative PPP deals

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has warned federal universities, polytechnics and other tertiary institutions against entering into Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreements that prioritise investors’ profits over students’ welfare. The Director Overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Dr Folake David, gave the warning in Abuja while declaring open a two-day annual PPP Forum for Desk Officers in Federal Tertiary Institutions.

Ntiamoah Foundation marks 20 years of impact with community outreach, donations and stakeholder engagement

Board, staff, partners and traditional leaders of the Birim North District at the Durbar Strengthening Community Partnerships The anniversary activities began on Monday, 26 October, with a radio discussion on Ananse FM, followed by courtesy calls on traditional authorities in New Abirem, Ntronang, Hweakwae and Adausena. The Foundation’s Board and Management also visited selected projects, including the maternity ward at New Abirem Government Hospital, the ICT laboratory at Nkwarteng, Hweakwae R/C Kindergarten and the Foundation-supported Library and Reading Club at Adausena Methodist.

Google turns off AI for schoolchildren by default

Google has said it will switch off its AI tools for schoolchildren by default, after drawing criticism for pushing artificial intelligence features to students while schools are still debating how the technology should be used in classrooms. Its education apps, including Gmail, Docs and the Classroom platform, are used in classrooms across the country, and its low-cost Chromebook laptops are the devices US schools most often issue to students.

Appointment process for tribal mentor-teachers going at a slow pace in Keralam

Social activists are concerned if the delay will aggravate the dropping out of students from these communities.

IIM-Bengaluru team imparts industry relevant skills to SITAM students

Owaisi slams Union govt. for scrapping scholarships, cites gaps in Muslim education

for scrapping scholarships, cites gaps in Muslim education.

SR University makes debut in QS Asia University Rankings 2027

UNESCO demands stronger school safeguards as bullying affects one in three learners

NAIROBI,Kenya, Nov 5 -One in three learners worldwide experiences bullying every month, while one in 10 is subjected to cyberbullying, raising concerns over the safety and well-being of children in schools and online spaces. UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany said protecting learners requires coordinated action across education systems, families, communities and the technology industry.

Keralam exam fraud: PSC chairman, members under Crime Branch scanner

The Crime Branch has filed an FIR over alleged irregularities in exams for Fisheries Extension Officer at Kufos and for the Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector post.

Centre tells Supreme Court about setting up of special committee to re-examine UGC’s 2026 equity regulations

A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was told by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that the government was examining ways to address the concerns of students and ensure that no section of the student community feels excluded, threatened or apprehensive under the regulatory framework.

Case booked against madrasa teacher for sexually abusing 11-year-old boy

France workers strike, march for ‘dignified wage’

Authorities estimated some 500,000 to 700,000 people would protest across the country on Thursday, while as many as 80,000 people were expected to march from 2:00 pm (1300 GMT) in the capital Paris. Similar protests have erupted in other European countries in recent weeks in Denmark, Germany and Italy.

France Braces For Demonstrations As Trade Unions Strike

Authorities estimate some 500,000 to 700,000 people will protest across the country on Thursday, while as many as 80,000 people are expected to march from 2:00 pm (1300 GMT) in the capital Paris. Similar protests have sparked in other European countries in recent weeks with youth-led demonstrations seen in Denmark, Germany and Italy.

Over 60,000 teachers complete GES promotion exercise as new policy expands career opportunities

More than 60,000 teachers across the country have successfully completed the three-day Ghana Education Service (GES) promotion exercise, which is expected to significantly expand opportunities for career advancement under a policy that separates professional ranks from administrative positions. The Service is also expected to record substantial increases in the number of teachers advancing through other professional ranks, including Principal Superintendent (PS), Assistant Director II (ADII), Assistant Director I (ADI) and Deputy Director (DD).

Tinubu returns 1m out-of-school children to classrooms – APC PCC

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council APC-PCC has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has returned over one million out-of-school children to classrooms. The Council said this in a statement on Wednesday by its Spokesperson, Dele Alake, citing the Nigerian Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI) 2026 report of the Federal Ministry of Education.

What Is ASUU’s Business With Land Ownership?, Wike Dismisses UniAbuja Strike Threat

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has also dismissed the strike threat issued by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) University of Abuja chapter, over the administration’s reallocation of portions of the institution’s land to private developers and government agencies. The confrontation followed a recent press conference by ASUU UniAbuja Chairman, Dr. Sylvanus Ugoh, who warned that the union could no longer guarantee industrial harmony on campus if the FCT Minister failed to reverse allocations made out of the institution’s designated land parcel in the…

CPS to award best-performing student in Economics at UG City Campus

The Centre for Policy Scrutiny (CPS) has announced plans to award the best-performing Economics student at the University of Ghana to promote academic excellence and encourage outstanding performance among students. The Principal of the University of Ghana Accra City Campus, Prof. Clement Appah, officially launched the CPS Academic Awards at a ceremony held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

Nigerian Law School denies barring hijab-wearing candidates from Bar exams

The law school gave reason for the apprehension of a hijab-wearing student.

Ruto Awards International Leadership University Charter, Calls for Global Standards in Higher Education

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 5 – President William Ruto has formally awarded a university charter to the International Leadership University (ILU), granting the institution full university status in a milestone for Kenya’s private higher education sector. The award of the charter gives International Leadership University formal recognition as a fully fledged university within Kenya’s higher education system.

APTRT–2026 notification released; applications from November 11, exams from December 20

2,721 teacher posts are expected to be filled up

Adisadel College 2002 year group begins GH¢4.6m Clean Water Hub project

The Adisadel College 2002 year group has begun work on its Clean Water Hub legacy project with a sod-cutting ceremony to address the school’s longstanding water supply challenges and provide a reliable and sustainable source of water for the campus community. Representing the Adisadel Old Boys Association (AOBA), Ghana, Patrick Smith-Assan described the water project as transformational and urged stakeholders to rally behind the year group’s efforts to ensure its successful completion.

Keralam Higher Education dept seeks explanation from Calicut University over pro-V-C’s appointment

Department has sought to know how P. Rasheed Ahammed, the PVC, was relieved of duties from his parent institution and permitted to assume charge on deputation without obtaining prior sanction from government

I Drove Taxi To Fund My Education In US, Tinubu Speaks On Reason For NELFUND

President Bola Tinubu has shared one of his experiences in the United States, on how he worked as a taxi driver to fund his education in the country, as one of the major reasons for the creation of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Tinubu commended the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, and the entire education team for their efforts in implementing the administration’s reforms.