Gov Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has called for urgent and collective action to tackle the rising number of out-of-school children in the state. The governor made the call on Monday at a one-day stakeholder engagement for the 2025 Enrolment Drive Campaign in Gombe, organised in partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and…
Eight school students at a hostel in India’s eastern state of Odisha were hospitalised after fellow students put instant glue in their eyes when they were sleeping. According to local media reports Monday, the incident took place on Friday night at a boarding school in Salaguda of Kandhamal district, about 248 km west of Bhubaneswar,…
The University of Calabar chapter of Nigeria’s Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is embroiled in a major financial dispute after lecturers accused its former leadership of failing to remit more than ₦138 million (£80,000) in union contributions. The allegations centre on Dr John Edor, who chaired the Unical ASUU chapter until recently. According to…
Nigerians have broadly welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to overhaul the basic, senior secondary, and technical education curriculum, but stakeholders are pressing for swift and proper implementation to ensure its impact. The new curriculum seeks to reduce content overload, enhance learning outcomes, and prepare students with globally relevant skills in technology, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Adeolu…
Nigeria has pledged to intensify its Safe Schools Programme to ensure children can learn free from the threat of violence, with development partners promising continued support. At an event marking the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, Federal Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary, Abel Enitan, said school insecurity must not be normalised. “Every child…
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has released the results of its Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening examinations, with candidates now able to check their scores through the university’s online portal. Public Relations Officer Dr Benedicta Ehanire confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday, but cautioned applicants not to panic over the “NOT ADMITTED” message…
A councillor in Kaduna State, northern Nigeria, has named 18 Special Advisers to support his drive for stronger grassroots representation. Malam Sunusi Hashim, elected to represent Kinkiba Ward in Soba Local Government Area, said the appointments reflect his commitment to inclusiveness and community-driven governance. Speaking to reporters in Zaria on Tuesday, he noted that Kinkiba…
Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Alhaji Muhammed Idris, says the Nigerian Educational Loan Fund (NELFUND) was established to ensure that access to higher education is no longer determined by financial hardship. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Ibadan on Monday, Idris, represented by Oyo State information chief Moses Oyelade, said more than 5,000 students of…
Nigeria’s admissions authority has sounded the alarm over a surge in technology-assisted cheating, warning that artificial intelligence tools are being used to undermine the country’s university entrance exams. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Monday received a report from its Special Committee on Examination Infractions, which uncovered more than 6,000 cases of malpractice…
The start of a new school year in Nigeria has highlighted the economic challenges facing families, with parents expressing concern over rising education costs even as students returned to class with fresh aspirations. Speaking in Abuja, parent Mrs Ammy Elijah said that while she was grateful for her children’s return to school, higher tuition and…
