From the heart of Ijebu to the corridors of Harvard University, the story of Dr Olakunle Jaiyesimi is rich in experience and purpose. A Nigerian scientist educated at Obafemi Awolowo University and now a post‑doctoral fellow in the Extavour Lab…
The National Association of Nigerian Students has sharply challenged the University of Nigeria, Nsukka’s recent tuition increase, demanding a rollback within seven days or risking serious unrest on campus and beyond. The student federation’s demand has added fresh tension to…
In a powerful public statement on Sunday, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar raised serious concerns about the treatment of Nigerian students enrolled in foreign universities under the long-standing Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA). Atiku’s allegation is that the Tinubu administration has…
Nigeria’s academic community and its international partners are preparing to celebrate the life and legacy of one of the nation’s most influential educators, the late Professor Adamu David Baikie. A consortium of local and foreign universities has announced plans to…
In a major policy shift shaking up Nigeria’s education landscape, the Federal Government has announced that graduation ceremonies for nursery and pre-primary pupils will no longer be permitted in schools across the nation. The directive was unveiled on January 9…
In a moment that has captured attention from linguists, writers, students, and culture enthusiasts across Nigeria, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its lexicon with 24 new Nigerian words. This update acknowledges how deeply Nigerian expressions, phrases, and cultural…
In a moment of pride for many Nigerians, the latest global assessment of English language abilities has placed Nigeria as the fifth-best English-speaking country in Africa and 29th in the world. The ranking comes from the 2025 Education First English…
Rivers State Ministry of Education has officially directed all primary and secondary schools across the state to reopen for academic activities on Monday, January 5, 2026, bringing clarity to anxious parents, students and school staff. The announcement put to rest…
Parents, pupils and teachers across Kwara State are preparing for a fresh start in the new academic year as government authorities confirm that schools will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026. The announcement comes after weeks of uncertainty due to…
Niger State has taken a major step toward restoring normalcy in education after weeks of closures triggered by persistent insecurity across parts of northern Nigeria. The State Government has approved the reopening of both public and private schools from Monday,…
In a powerful statement this week, Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu explained why he will continue to support education initiatives across Ogun State and beyond. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security stressed that education is not…
In a strategic move that reaches deep into the heart of Bangladesh’s development challenges, the World Bank has approved additional financing to expand work and income opportunities for young people and small business owners across the country. This announcement, made…
Major shifts in the early learning landscape shaped how children, families and educators experienced education in 2025 In 2025, the global conversation about education, especially in the earliest years of learning, was filled with urgency, innovation and intense debate. For…
In a moment of deep relief for families across Niger State, the last group of schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic boarding school have finally been freed and is due to be reunited with their loved ones ahead of Christmas. For…
In a renewed push to deepen international academic cooperation and expand tech-focused education for Nigerian students, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria has announced the revival and expansion of its dual degree partnership with China’s Central South University (CSU). The initiative…
