In a landmark moment for correctional education in Nigeria, six inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje, Abuja have earned university degrees from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) during a graduation ceremony held on Tuesday in…
Nigeria’s education system stands at a crossroads. As stakeholders gather to confront entrenched challenges, there is rising recognition that traditional funding approaches can no longer single-handedly sustain the demands of modern learning environments. A growing chorus of voices from alumni…
In a powerful message that resonates with educators, innovators, and young Africans alike, Dr Babs Omotowa, president of the Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM), has reiterated his bold ambition to build a world-class university in Africa that empowers…
In a bold effort to restore faith in Nigeria’s education system, the Federal Government has announced a sweeping policy change that forbids the admission or transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) across all public and private secondary…
Borno State has taken a decisive and bold step in transforming its education sector in 2025 by investing N53.6 billion to rebuild and strengthen learning systems across the state. The announcement was made by Governor Babagana Zulum at the 28th…
In the heart of Abuja this year, educators, policy makers, researchers and technology leaders from Nigeria and across Africa gathered for a pivotal event aimed at reshaping the future of learning in the region. The International Conference on Smart Education…
The Federal Government has declared that starting with the 2026–2027 school year, all public and private schools will not be allowed to admit or transfer pupils into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3 class). The notice, which was signed by Boriowo…
In a landmark moment for Nigeria’s education and professional landscape, Omniversity Imperial College has taken a bold step in recognising excellence beyond conventional academic pathways. The institution recently conferred a range of practice-based academic honours on distinguished individuals whose professional…
The head of the Dangote Group through his foundation, Aliko Dangote Foundation, has launched an annual N100 billion education support program for children in Nigeria. The businessman claimed that too many talented Nigerian students are forced out of school due…
In a major push to deepen climate and environmental awareness among youths, Seven-Up Bottling Company (SBC) recently concluded a dynamic training programme, equipping students with hands-on skills to champion sustainable practices. The initiative, a highlight of the company’s 2025 Sustainability…
In a welcome move aimed at retaining its top talent, Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA) has announced that 32 students who graduated with first-class honours in the 2025/2026 academic session will be offered automatic employment as graduate assistants. At the pre-convocation…
Nigeria, with its vast youth population and demographic potential, seems poised for a boom. But behind the surface of promise lies a growing crisis: the nation’s foundation for future growth, its human capital, is crumbling. Recent data shows millions of…
A prominent education rights organisation has slammed the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) over what it calls a disregard for legitimate concerns about the upcoming 2026 West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). In a statement issued…
President Bola Tinubu has urged federal universities across the country to adopt sustainable funding strategies to address critical infrastructure gaps. Join our WhatsApp group He noted that his administration has introduced reforms aimed at revitalizing higher education in Nigeria, emphasize…
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FG) has officially initiated full recovery of the 157 “model” Almajiri schools that were originally established across the country under the administration of former Goodluck Jonathan. The announcement was confirmed by the National Commission for…
