TESCOM
17 Jan
The Kwara State Government has announced plans to recruit 1,800 teachers, 100 non-teaching staff, and 200 security guards for senior secondary schools across the state. This initiative, approved by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, aims to address the shortage of teaching staff, particularly in rural areas. Bello Tauheed Abubakar, Chairman of the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), revealed…
27 Dec
The Oyo State Post-Primary Schools Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has announced the commencement of the screening exercise, distribution of appointment letters, and documentation for newly recruited teachers across the state. In a statement on ‘X’, TESCOM emphasised its commitment to ensuring a seamless process for the successful candidates. "This exercise is crucial to integrating the…
5 Oct
Teachers in Kwara State have commended the state government for prompt payment of their salaries, cash-backing of the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) teachers' promotions of 2021 and 2022, and the recent 2023 and 2024 promotion approvals. Speaking at this year's World Teachers Day celebration in Ilorin, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT),…
5 Oct
The Lagos State Government, through the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), has pledged to continue to equip teachers with requisite training, qualifications and improved working conditions. Mrs. Victoria Peregrino, Chairman of TESCOM, said this on Friday, at colloquium held at Ikeja Senior School Hall, Bolade, Oshodi, Lagos. It was organized to commemorate the 2024 World Teachers…
23 May 2024
No fewer than 32,000 applicants have applied for the available 1,000 secondary school teaching jobs at the Ondo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM).
TESCOM said that following the high number of applicants that showed interest for the teaching jobs
18 Feb 2024
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Samwo-Olu, has said that his administration since 2019 has paid N56.55b as pension to 16,026 retirees under Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), maintaining that the state government is committed to the welfare of its workforce, both active and post-service.
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