In a remarkable display of brilliance and determination, a young Nigerian pupil, Egejurum Onyedikachi, has captured regional attention after emerging as the champion of the 2026 Southeast Primary School Mathematics Olympiad. His victory has not only highlighted exceptional academic talent…

The United Nations Children’s Fund has unveiled a new youth-driven platform aimed at strengthening the voices of young girls across Nigeria. The initiative, known as the Yes Girl Podcast, was introduced as part of activities marking the 2026 International Women’s…

Across many Nigerian classrooms, teachers are quietly navigating a difficult reality. Months after the Federal Government rolled out a new national curriculum intended to reshape learning in schools, many educators say they are still struggling to implement it effectively. The…

The David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS) in Uburu, Ebonyi State, has officially welcomed 1,044 new students into its academic community during its fifth matriculation ceremony, marking another milestone in the growth of one of Nigeria’s newest specialised…

In a landmark shift that redefines how Nigerian graduates qualify for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), the Federal Government has declared that completion of the Nigeria Education Repository and Data Bank (NERD) verification is now a compulsory step before…

The Federal Government has moved to address public confusion surrounding a recent decision of the Federal Executive Council concerning the amendment of the Act governing the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. Authorities emphasised that the decision does not equate…

Nigeria’s Federal Government has moved to clear growing confusion within the academic and medical communities on PhD vs. Postgraduate Medical Fellowship, after widespread reports suggested that a Doctor of Philosophy degree could replace or be considered equal to a postgraduate…

Nigeria is taking another significant step towards strengthening its digital future as plans unfold to establish specialised centres focused on artificial intelligence, robotics, coding, machine learning and cybersecurity in selected tertiary institutions across the country. The initiative, spearheaded by the…

Education remains one of the strongest tools for shaping the future of any nation, and in Nigeria, the need for sustained investment in learning resources continues to grow. In Lagos State, thousands of secondary school students recently received a boost…

Nigeria’s aviation training sector received a significant boost as the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, secured a new round of international accreditation in 2026, reinforcing its reputation as one of Africa’s leading aviation training institutions. The development signals…

The federal government has imposed a 6-year ban on the establishment of new tertiary institutions including universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. The National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-formal Education (NMEC) was fully reinstated as an independent commission…

In a momentous step for higher education in Nigeria, American Open University Nigeria has unveiled a new merit-based funding initiative designed to support talented young Nigerians who struggle to afford tertiary studies. The programme, known as the SKILL Scholarship (Scholarships…

In what many education experts are calling one of the most ambitious education reforms in recent memory, the Federal Government of Nigeria has formally launched a massive funding programme aimed at transforming basic education for millions of children across the…

In a powerful demonstration of commitment to the future of Africa’s children, education, health and development leaders wrapped up the 11th African Day of School Feeding with a resounding call for more coordinated investment in school feeding programmes linked closely…