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…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially started the 2026 Direct Entry (DE) registration process for candidates aiming for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. The Board made this announcement public through its verified social media channels, confirming that…
Nigeria is stepping up efforts to confront one of its most pressing education challenges. Recent statements by the Federal Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, suggest that the nation is now in a better position to address the perennial problem…
In an unexpected development that has captured headlines across the Gulf, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) moved all its schools to online learning recently while a symbolic national flag waved across virtual classroom screens. The measure came as part of…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has taken a significant decision that has touched the lives of thousands of Indian students across West Asia. In response to growing regional tension linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United…
In a landmark development for medical education in Bayelsa State, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commissioned a cutting-edge Clinical Skills and Simulation Laboratory at the Bayelsa Medical University (BMU), Yenagoa. This bold investment in the health…
