Nigeria Insists Students Must Sit English And Maths At O’Level Despite Admission Policy Changes

The Nigerian government has confirmed that English Language and Mathematics remain compulsory for all candidates at the O’Level, dismissing claims that the subjects are no longer required under new university admission rules. In a statement released in Abuja, Folasade Boriowo, spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education, said the clarification follows public confusion about the…

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330 Students Abducted, 52 Schools Shutdown In 3 Katsina LGAs – Report

A research, conducted by Oxford Policy Management, has revealed that from 2020 to 2025, about 330 students were abducted in Batsari, Faskari and Kankara Local Government Areas of Katsina. Hadiza Tijani, a Consultant with the Oxford Policy Management disclosed this in Katsina on Tuesday, while presenting the findings of their survey, at a dissemination workshop….

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Tinubu’s Education Loan Scheme Reaches Nearly 9,000 Students In North-West

Almost 9,000 students at federal universities in Nigeria’s North-West zone have so far benefitted from the government’s new student loan programme, as President Bola Tinubu’s administration seeks to expand opportunities for higher education. The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), launched last year, is targeted at students from low- and middle-income families struggling to meet tuition…

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Tinubu Hails Nigerian Students For Winning Global Titles At 2025 TeenEagle Competition In London

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated three Nigerian students for emerging as world champions at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Competition held in London, United Kingdom. The students — Nafisa Aminu, Rukayya Fema, and Hadiza Kalli — earned top honours in English communication and debate, bringing pride and global recognition to Nigeria. In a statement released…

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Ondo Assembly Condemns Killing Of AAUA Students, Demands Swift Justice

Lawmakers at the Ondo State House of Assembly have strongly condemned the recent killings of students from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), allegedly carried out by suspected criminals within the university’s host community. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that at least three AAUA students were recently murdered under varying circumstances, triggering alarm and…

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Borno Govt Pays Over N1.1bn For Students Exams

The Borno Government has disbursed over ₦1.1 billion for the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) for students in its public schools. The payment was presented by the Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Lawan Wakilbe, during a symbolic cheque presentation to representatives of NECO…

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