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Protesters to join nationwide march as France braces for day of strike action

Hospital workers, air traffic and rail staff expected to join strikes amid renewed protests over education and rising living costs Hundreds of thousands are expected to march in demonstrations across France as trade unions call for a nationwide strike expected to extend to hospital workers, air traffic control, the post office, teachers and rail staff. President Emmanuel Macron’s final months in office continue to be marred by domestic crises, as high school students protesting over poor teaching conditions have been joined by workers in weekly protests over the cost of living.

I drove taxi to fund my education in US – Tinubu

By Ayobami Okerinde President Bola Tinubu has recalled how he worked as a taxi driver and took up other jobs to finance his education in the United States, saying his personal experience has shaped his commitment to expanding educational opportunities for Nigerian children. 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.

Kwakye Ofosu cuts sod for construction of new classrooms in AAK

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese (AAK) Constituency, has initiated steps to address the persistent challenge of inadequate classroom infrastructure in some communities within the constituency. The MP, together with Mr Daniel Mensah Wardy, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for AAK, jointly performed the ceremony to commence the construction of a three-unit classroom block, office and a store with ancillary facilities at Obenkrom, and a two-unit classroom block with the same facilities at Kwesi Amaa.

Google Will Turn Off Search For Schools That Reject AI

Deep Infrastructure Integration Under the revised framework, Google will default to disabling Gemini, Gemini Notebook, and other generative A.I. services on primary and secondary student accounts (K–12, corresponding to Nursery or Primary 1 through SS3 / Year 13) unless school administrators manually activate them. In an interview with The New York Times, Google’s Vice President and General Manager of Education, Chris Phillips, explained the structural dependency: “Search and A.I. are deeply integrated,” Phillips said.

IOM moves to combat migration misinformation

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) have entered into a partnership to tackle misinformation, negative narratives and irresponsible media reporting on migration in Nigeria through research, journalism training and improved media education. Speaking at the signing ceremony, IOM Nigeria Chief of Mission, Sharon Dimanche, said the partnership represented an investment in the people responsible for shaping public understanding of migration.

Dress code controversy hits Nigerian Law School over hijab ban during exams

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri Dress code is a serious matter at the Nigerian Law School, where students are expected to present themselves in a manner befitting the legal profession. Similarly, the Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) Nigeria, through its Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, also flayed the reported treatment of hijab-wearing candidates, saying it had received complaints from the Bwari and Lagos campuses of the Law School.

Ghanaian students explore Ocean Innovation at the Global Brilliant Blue Challenge in Canada

Eight students from Vine Christian High School and International Community School (ICS), Ghana, represented Ghana at the 2026 Global Brilliant Blue Challenge in Nova Scotia, Canada, gaining valuable international exposure, exchanging ideas with students from other countries, and exploring innovative approaches to ocean sustainability. Participating countries included Ghana, the United States, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Tunisia, Scotland, Finland, Egypt, Chile, and Japan.

Over 80 deaf students in Savelugu receive practical robotics training by Untamed Voices

More than 80 students of the Savelugu School for the Deaf in the Northern Region have received practical training in robotics and basic electronics as part of an initiative to expand access to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education for Deaf and hard-of-hearing young people. Untamed Voices said the programme forms part of its broader efforts to expand opportunities for Deaf and hard-of-hearing young people through digital literacy, STEM education, leadership development and practical skills training.

Schools must address bullying based on gender identity, sexual orientation: High Court

The court gave directions after hearing a petition by the mother of a 16-year-old boy, a student of a prominent school in Faridabad, who died on February 24, 2022, accusing the school authorities and the headmistress of it

Kekere-Ekun to chair presentation of Pinheiro’s 6 legal publications

By Innocent Anaba The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, will chair the public presentation of six legal books authored by Dr ‘Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, on November 20, 2026. The Compendium features scholarly essays by legal practitioners and academics, while MULAN Legal: Trending Issues of Law and Faith – Essays in Honour of ‘Kemi Pinheiro, SAN examines the intersection of law, faith and Nigeria’s plural legal system through contributions from various authors.

Kerala High Court denies bail to student accused of circulating morphed images of fellow students and teachers

I had a great experience at Pope John Senior High School – MC Kabutey reveals

Ghanaian MC Alfred Kabutey Ocansey, popularly known as ‘MC Kabutey’, has shared fond memories of his time at Pope John Senior High School, describing his boarding school experience as one filled with unforgettable moments, friendships and lessons. Although the experience came with its fair share of challenges, MC Kabutey said his years at Pope John remained memorable.

Two 17-year-old students sexually assaulted at party, two booked under PoCSO

Karnataka plans to link 2,000 government schools with private schools

On Wednesday 15 organisations signed MoUs worth ₹206.10 crore to upgrade 56 government schools as Karnataka Public Schools

Seven departments in six colleges to get University of Madras Syndicate nod to start PhD programmes

School is your biggest networking opportunity; make the most of it – MC Kabutey

Speaking on The Career Trail Season 4 on Joy Learning TV and Joy News, he encouraged young people to meet new people, explore unfamiliar interests and make themselves known within their school communities. He continued dancing at the Aviation Social Centre after leaving university, where he met people including Chatterhouse Public Relations Officer, Robert Klah.

ECOM Ghana commissions new school facilities at Konkoma, charges farmers to safeguard cocoa farms

Management of ECOM Ghana and Sustainable Management Services is distraught over the growing trend of cocoa farmers leasing their plantations and lands for illegal mining operations. Acting General Manager of Sustainability at ECOM Ghana, Emmanuel Baffoe-Bonnie expressed the concern during the handing over of a three-unit classroom block and other ancillary facilities to the Konkoma D/A Basic School in the Ashanti Region.

Danish students join European protest wave against education funding cuts

Danish government proposes scrapping allowance scheme for students from wealthier families.

Tinubu’s Education Reforms: FG disburses ₦372.62bn in student loans, trains 156,446 TVET beneficiaries

The reforms span basic, secondary, technical and tertiary education, with interventions targeting six priority areas: technical and vocational education, science and medical sciences, out-of-school children, girl-child education, digitalisation and education quality assurance.

Political activities have no place in educational institutions: Keralam HC

A Division Bench quashed a Single Bench order that had allowed 16 SFI activists to appear for semester examinations at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady

ASUU backs Taraba varsity lecturers, demands strike resolutionBy

Femi Bolaji JALINGO – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Yola Zone, has declared solidarity with lecturers of Taraba State University (TSU) over their ongoing strike, describing their grievances as legitimate and demanding immediate implementation of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement. They are Adamawa State University, Mubi; Federal University Gashua; Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri; Modibbo Adama University, Yola; Taraba State University, Jalingo; University of Maiduguri; and Yobe State University, Damaturu.

Over 2m Northern children, 25,000 teachers benefit as UK-funded programme closes

Mr Vowles said the UK was encouraged that Nigerian institutions were adopting and expanding the approaches under PLANE to sustain improvements in learning beyond the programme’s lifespan.

Zameer Ahmed Khan seeks renaming of Kadugondanahalli Metro station as Arabic College

The request aims to reflect the geographical identity and local significance of the area through an appropriate station name, he stated in the post.

Cambridge asks Post Office inquiry barrister to lead review into death of Jason Arday

Jason Beer KC will examine ‘policies and procedures’ in tragic case of the university’s youngest black professor The lead barrister for the Post Office Horizon inquiry has been appointed to head an independent review into the death of Cambridge academic Jason Arday. Jason Beer KC will examine the handling of allegations of “research and other misconduct” made against Arday before his resignation as well as the university’s recruitment and support for him as its youngest-ever black professor at the age of 37.