EDUCATION
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Kano Govt Orders Probe into Killing of Two Students in Bichi School Attack
Kano State has launched a full investigation into the killing of two students in Bichi…
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NELFUND Resumes Upkeep Payments to 3,600 Students After Bank Detail Updates
Over 3,600 students now paid as agency urges others on digital wallets to update accounts.…
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Benue Community Launches Free Literacy Program
A total of 183 adults in Gbatse have enrolled in a free education program to…
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NECO Releases 2025 BECE Results, Sets July 23–24 for Re-Sit Exams
NECO has released the 2025 BECE results for junior secondary students across Nigeria. Over 179,000…
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FCT Primary School Teachers Suspend Strike After Receiving Wage Arrears
FCT teachers have ended their three-month strike after receiving minimum wage and salary arrears. Classes…
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ASUU Suspends Strike As Federal Gov’t Pays June Salaries
ASUU halts planned strike as June salaries hit lecturers accounts before deadline expired. Union warns…
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NANS Urges ASUU to Suspend Strike Over June Salaries, Appeals for Dialogue
NANS urges ASUU to shelve strike over salary delay, citing harm to students nationwide. The…
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FG Sets 16 as Minimum Admission Age for Universities, Declares Off-CAPS Admissions Illegal
Federal Government declares 16 years the lowest legal age for higher institution admission in Nigeria.…
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ASUU Declares Nationwide Withdrawal of Services Over Delayed June Salaries
ASUU begins nationwide strike over unpaid June salaries, enforcing ‘No Pay, No Work’ resolution. Union…
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FG Launches Free Training Program to Upskill Technical Teachers Nationwide
Federal Government rolls out free one-year training for public school technical teachers across Nigeria. Program…
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JAMB Releases Mop-Up UTME Results, Uncovers Massive Fake Admission Syndicate
JAMB releases mop-up UTME results, uncovers admission scam involving over 17,000 candidates nationwide. Fake letters,…
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LASU Dismisses Two Senior Lecturers Over Sexual and Financial Misconduct
LASU has sacked two top lecturers over sexual harassment, financial fraud, and student mistreatment allegations.…
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Retired Army Chief Ihejirika Urges Military Training for NYSC Members, Supports Return of Old Anthem
Ex-Army chief Ihejirika wants NYSC participants to undergo military training to boost national unity. He…
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Governor Umo Eno Raises Akwa Ibom NYSC Allowance to ₦20,000
Governor Umo Eno has raised Akwa Ibom NYSC allowance from ₦5,000 to ₦20,000 monthly. The…
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ASUU UNIJOS Begins Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid June Salaries
The University of Jos chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared…
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Wike Meets FCT Stakeholders Over Public Primary School Reopening
Wike to meet NUT, NANS, and council leaders over prolonged FCT public school shutdown. Students…
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Tinubu Appoints Former Nasarawa Governor Al-Makura as UBEC Board Chairman
Tinubu appoints Al-Makura as UBEC Board Chair to strengthen Nigeria’s basic education system. Ex-Nasarawa Governor…
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NELFUND Flags 21 Fake Facebook Pages, Urges Nigerians to Avoid Online Scams
NELFUND warns public against 21 fake Facebook pages impersonating its official student loan platform. Agency…
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Ibadan Poly Alumni Urge Governor Makinde to Reconsider Renaming Institution After Olunloyo
Alumni of The Polytechnic, Ibadan urge Governor Makinde to reverse decision to rename the school.…
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Ibadan Polytechnic Students Protest Renaming, Stranding Hundreds of Commuters
Ibadan students block major road to protest renaming of The Polytechnic by Governor Makinde. Commuters…
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Edo State Unveils Digital Platform to Transform Teacher Management and Boost Education Transparency
Edo State launches TMIS platform to boost transparency and digital management in education sector. Officials…
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Malala Fund Launches $50 Million for the Nigerian Girl Educational Crisis
The Malala Fund has pledged $50 million to improve girls’ access to secondary education over…
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FG Begins Dual Degree Program in 15 Federal Colleges of Education
Federal Government starts bachelor’s degree programmes in 15 colleges to train better teachers. The new…
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OPay Adds University of Calabar to N1.2 Billion Scholarship Scheme
OPay adds UNICAL to its N1.2bn scholarship drive, boosting student support and academic access. The…
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Anambra First Lady Hails Students of St. John Vianney Science College for UK-Nigeria Debate Victory
Anambra students shine on global stage, winning top prize at UK-Nigeria Debate Championship. Governor’s wife…
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NABTEB Registrar Urges Zamfara to Relocate Students from High-Risk Areas
NABTEB asked Zamfara to move students writing exams from unsafe areas to safer places. Over…
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Anambra’s St. John Vianney Tops UK-Nigeria Debate Tournament
St. John Vianney Science College wins UK-Nigeria debate, tops elite UK, Nigerian schools. Anambra students…
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No Nigerian University Makes QS Top 1,000 for Third Consecutive Year
Nigerian varsities miss global top 1,000 again as Egypt, South Africa surge ahead. UI, UNILAG,…
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JAMB Recommends 3-Year Ban for Fingerprint Fraud as 11 CBT Centers Face Sanctions
JAMB is cracking down on biometric fraud, proposing a three-year ban for fingerprint offenders. Eleven…
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Student Loan Now Fully Digital as NELFUND Urges Institutions to Upload Records Promptly
NELFUND digitises student loan system, urges schools to upload verified data or risk delays. Only…
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ASUU Petitions FG Over VC Appointment at Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education
Lecturers at Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education have petitioned the FG over an…
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30,000 Candidates Sit for Federal Technical Colleges Entrance Exams Nationwide
Around 30,000 candidates participated in the 2025 entrance exam into Federal Technical Colleges, signaling renewed…
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UNN Best Graduating Student Wins ₦69 Million UK Commonwealth Scholarship
Chizoba Ejiofor just secured a ₦69 million Commonwealth Scholarship to the UK. His story of…
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Education Minister Alausa Bags CON Honor for Democracy Legacy and Groundbreaking Reforms
President Tinubu has honoured Education Minister Dr. Maruf Alausa with a CON award for his…
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Sterling Bank Launches N2 Billion Scholarship Program to Empower Nigeria’s Future Leaders
Sterling Bank has launched a bold N2 billion scholarship initiative to empower 600 young Nigerians.…
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FG Launches Ladela Educational Institute to Provide Free Vocational Skills for Nigerian Youths
The federal government has launched Ladela Institute as an accredited TVET centre to offer free…
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OPay Brings N1.2 Billion Scholarship Scheme to Benue State University
OPay expands its ₦1.2B scholarship scheme to Benue State University, empowering students nationwide. The initiative…
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ASUU Declares ‘No Pay, No Work’ as Salary Delay Crisis Escalates Under Tinubu Administration
ASUU has declared a no-pay-no-work policy, suspending lectures nationwide over prolonged salary delays and government…
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NELFUND Bold Mission: Making Higher Education a Right, Not a Privilege
In just over a year since its launch, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is…
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MOUAU Warns Against Fake Admission Offers for Candidates with 150 UTME Score
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture has warned the public against fake admission claims targeting UTME…
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