In a stirring message delivered in Abuja this week, one of Nigeria’s most influential public servants stressed that the nation’s survival and global competitiveness are deeply tied to the quality and direction of its education system. Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of…
In a strong clarification that has captured national attention, the Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed that federal universities across the country remain tuition-free for undergraduate students. This assertion comes amid a swirl of confusion and widespread media reports claiming…
In a decisive move that reflects renewed commitment to improving education for out-of-school children across Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given presidential approval for a fresh leadership team to steer the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education.…
In a move that has caught the attention of policy watchers and everyday Nigerians alike, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has demonstrated renewed commitment to institutional reform by unveiling a modern education facility inside the Kirikiri Medium Security Custodial Centre…
In a revealing discussion that has stirred fresh debate within the education sector, Professor Josiah Ajiboye, the immediate past Registrar of the Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the curriculum used in Nigeria’s Colleges…
In a move that has captured the attention of educators, students, and policymakers across Nigeria, the European University of Nigeria, Abuja (EUN) was officially launched in the nation’s capital this week with a clear mission to change the way tertiary…
A storm of social media criticism over the alleged exclusion of the Igbo people from a popular Nigerian history textbook has drawn a firm response from the publishing team at Accessible Publishers Ltd and the authors of the series. Amid…
Across Africa, the conversation about education is shifting. Despite rising enrolment figures, the quality of learning and its relevance to labour markets is under intense scrutiny. Millions of young Africans are graduating from schools, colleges and universities each year but…
Africa’s education systems have made progress in getting more young people into classrooms, but enrolling in school is not the same as learning what the world of work requires. Despite rising school attendance, basic skills such as reading, writing, numeracy,…
In a powerful briefing delivered on 12 February 2026, the African Union Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI) outlined a compelling and urgent continental drive to overhaul learning and skills development across Africa. The initiative known as the…
In a demonstration of collaborative vision and shared purpose, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the Voice of Nigeria (VON) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at projecting Nigeria’s tertiary education sector to the rest of the world. This…
In many schools around the world, classrooms are now filled with laptops, tablets and learning apps. Promoters of educational technology have for years claimed that such tools make learning easier, more personalised, and more effective. Yet new debate and research…
In a bold move to strengthen the financial readiness of Nigerian students, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has signed a new strategic collaboration with CreditRegistry, Nigeria’s leading credit bureau. The agreement is designed to equip undergraduates with practical financial knowledge…
A new chapter has begun for engineering students at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), following the signing of a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with United Nigeria Airlines. The event, which drew leaders from both academia and industry, marks a…
In a major development that affects hundreds of thousands of aspiring scholars, South Africa’s National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has released a fresh update on funding outcomes for the 2026 academic year. The sprawling initiative that provides financial support…
