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The Federal Ministry of Education has denied approving the controversial Living History textbook, amid claims that it excludes Igbo historical content, clarifying that the book is not authorised for use in any Nigerian school. In a statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the ministry said the textbook was never…
The First Lady has inaugurated the “Sen. Oluremi Tinubu Dream Centre” at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, expressing her desire to serve as a role model for young girls in a generation she says lacks visible role models. Speaking at the inauguration on Thursday, the First Lady said, “All along, I have been…
JAMB issues warning ahead of 2026 UTME registration The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed candidates currently enrolled in tertiary institutions to disclose their matriculation status during registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE), warning that failure to do so could lead to forfeiture of admissions. The…
The University of Ibadan (UI) has reclaimed its position as Nigeria’s highest-ranked university in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, emerging as the country’s top institution in the global assessment. Released on Thursday, the rankings placed UI in the 801–1000 global band, marking a return to the top for the university,…
Abuja – The Federal Government has directed all polytechnics across Nigeria to begin awarding bachelor’s degrees to Higher National Diploma (HND) holders, a move aimed at elevating the status of technical education in the country. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during a retreat for council chairmen,…
Imo State Government Announces Major Education Reforms The Imo State Government has rolled out sweeping reforms in the education sector, abolishing graduation ceremonies for kindergarten, nursery, and Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3) students. The new policy also mandates schools to stop the yearly change of textbooks. The reforms were contained in a memo dated August…
At a recent Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Government approved the establishment of nine new private universities—a strategic move to fast-track long-delayed approvals and streamline processes in the higher education sector. The Universities Unveiled Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, announced the names of the newly approved institutions,…
WAEC Result Portal Crashes Amid Outcry Over 2025 WASSCE Results The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has come under renewed scrutiny after its result-checking portal, waecdirect.org, went offline Wednesday evening. According to a statement on WAEC Nigeria’s official X handle (@waecnigeria), the disruption was due to “technical issues” and is expected to be resolved within…
Federal Government Unveils Major Anti-Drug Plan for Schools In a bold move to combat the rising tide of substance abuse among Nigerian youths, the Federal Government has introduced compulsory drug testing for university students and announced a comprehensive overhaul of the secondary school curriculum to include drug education. The initiative, unveiled today, July 30, 2025,…
House of Reps Introduces Bill to Ban Public Servants from Private Schools and Hospitals A Bold Move to Restore Faith in Public Institutions The House of Representatives has introduced a landmark bill aimed at banning public and civil servants from using private schools and healthcare facilities. The proposed legislation, titled “A Bill for an Act…
Thousands of children in Karfi community, located in Takai Local Government Area of Kano State, have been left without access to a safe or functional learning facility for over a decade a situation that raises serious questions about the state’s education priorities. Only School in Ruins: Collapsing Roofs, Unsafe Conditions According to Monitng, a civic…
Classrooms Without Chairs, Toilets or Roofs: The Reality at LEA Kurudu Pupils at LEA Primary School Kurudu, located opposite ECWA Church in Abuja Municipal Area Council, are enduring heartbreaking learning conditions that expose the stark failures of Nigeria’s public education system. Established in 1975, the school is now a shadow of itself its walls are…
FG Approves Degree Programmes in Federal Colleges of Education The Federal Government has officially begun the implementation of the dual mandate policy, allowing 15 Federal Colleges of Education (FCoEs) across Nigeria to simultaneously run Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and bachelor’s degree programmes in education. The policy, which became operational on May 2, 2025, is…
Kogi State Faces Education Crisis in Ogigiri Community The LGEA Primary School in Ogigiri community, Ajaokuta Local Government Area (LGA), Kogi State, is currently in a state of severe disrepair, presenting a serious crisis in education. With dangerous structural conditions, the school poses significant risks to the safety and wellbeing of its pupils. Dilapidated Infrastructure:…
UNIZIK Student Dies in Tragic Fall from Lodge Balcony A tragic incident has claimed the life of a male student from Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State. The student, whose identity is being withheld pending family notification, reportedly jumped from the third floor of a private lodge near Royal Kitchen Junction in Ifite-Awka, Awka…
Mysterious Disease Kills Six Children in Imo State A wave of panic has gripped the Mbutu community in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State following the outbreak of a strange disease that has claimed the lives of at least six children in under one week. The affected children, aged between one and six…
JAMB Confirms Technical Glitch in 2025 UTME The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed a system error that compromised the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), affecting 379,997 candidates across 157 centres. JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, admitted during a press conference in Abuja that the glitch occurred due to…
Kano University Closes Female Hostels Over ‘Immorality’ and Safety Concerns Background of Repeated Incidents The Kano University of Science and Technology (KUST), Wudil, has once again come under scrutiny following its decision to shut down sections of its female hostels over alleged immoral behaviour, hygiene violations, and safety threats. University authorities cited persistent concerns ranging…
JAMB Launches Probe Into Alleged UTME Glitches After Nationwide Outcry Mass Low Scores Spark National Concern The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has launched an official investigation into alleged technical faults that may have compromised the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This comes after an overwhelming number of candidate over 1.5 million out…
ASUU Elects Prof. Chris Piwuna as New President Piwuna Succeeds Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has elected Professor Chris Piwuna as its new national president, marking a leadership transition from outgoing president, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke. The decision was made during the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Monday….
