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The Federal Government has praised the Kano State Government for its continued investment in education, pointing to the mass recruitment of new teachers and the expansion of school infrastructure as a model for strengthening education across Nigeria.
A fresh dispute is brewing between management and the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) at the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, after the union accused the institution's Rector of threatening its chapter chairman.
The Governing Council of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has approved the promotion of 45 members of staff to the professorial cadre, following ratification at its 78th regular meeting held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
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President Bola Tinubu said on Tuesday in Abuja that the absence of strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) under his administration amounts to an answer to his prayers.
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The management of Federal Polytechnic, Oko has dismissed reports that any of its students died following the collapse of the privately owned Elite Five Star Hostel in Amaokpala.
The Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Alumni Association has launched a worldwide fundraising drive to complete its Examination and Records Building Project, aimed at speeding up transcript processing and improving access to academic records for graduates.
The Federal Government has called on state governments to speed up efforts to meet the requirements for accessing the $552 million World Bank-backed HOPE Education Programme, warning that delays could prevent eligible states from benefiting from the performance-based funding.
Daniella Owoeye, a 16-year-old graduate of EFVP Wisdom Spring Model School, Ota, has been named JAMB's overall best UTME candidate for the year with a score of 372, crediting disciplined daily study routines and a determination to improve after a disappointing first attempt.
Female students of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, staged a peaceful protest on Monday, marching to the Senate Building to demand improved campus security following an armed robbery at their hostel in the early hours of Sunday.
The University of Abuja (UniAbuja), recently renamed Yakubu Gowon University, has set a target of enrolling at least 10,000 students in its Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programmes in the near term, as part of a new technology partnership with Edutech Global.
Omolola Akinyemi, the overall best graduating student of Mountain Top University (MTU), Ogun State, has credited personal drive rather than external pressure for her 4.94 CGPA in Mathematics, saying a constant desire to outperform her previous semester kept her motivated throughout her degree.
The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians that financial hardship will no longer stand in the way of any qualified student seeking higher education, pointing to over ₦1 trillion in investments across universities, polytechnics and colleges of education under President Bola Tinubu's administration.
A total of 58,187 candidates sat for the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination on Saturday, as the National Examinations Council (NECO) conducted the test for admission into Federal Government Colleges nationwide.
Forty-four medical graduates of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) remain without induction into the medical profession, nearly nine months after completing their degrees, following revelations that the university admitted far more students into its Medicine and Surgery programme than its regulatory quota allows.
A special needs student, Adaeze Okeke, has been awarded a scholarship to study at Nile University of Nigeria, announced during the 2026 graduation ceremony of Beautiful Beginning Academy (BBA) held on Friday.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has issued a stern warning to school officials and examination supervisors over alleged extortion of candidates during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), citing illegal charges for script transportation, welfare packages and unauthorised "cooperation" fees.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has opened registration for candidates seeking admission into Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes in Colleges of Education, as well as non-technological National Diploma programmes in agriculture-related courses, without requiring them to sit the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has reiterated that JAMB should not be classified as an examination body, describing it instead as an educational assessment and admission agency whose core function is to facilitate entry into tertiary institutions.
The Lagos State Government has pushed back against claims that it introduced a N20,000 education tax for parents seeking to enrol their children in public schools, maintaining that basic education remains free across the state.
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in partnership with the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), has flagged off the distribution of 15,675 teaching and learning materials to public primary schools across Lagos State's 20 Local Government Education Authorities.
Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, and Lagos State Polytechnic (Laspotech), Ikorodu, have emerged as Nigeria's top three polytechnics in the latest Webometrics ranking, a Spain-based global assessment of higher education institutions.
Kwara State University (KWASU) has ordered the relocation of staff and students from its Ilesha-Baruba satellite campus to the main campus in Malete, citing rising security concerns in the area.
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has warned candidates for its 2026-2027 post-UTME Aptitude Test to steer clear of examination malpractice and strictly follow all guidelines, as the online test is set to run from July 27 to July 31 under remote proctoring.
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved three postgraduate programmes for American Open University Nigeria (A-Global), clearing the way for the institution to admit its first cohort of master's degree students in the 2026/2027 academic session.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Simon Ortuanya, has expressed concern over low participation from Southeast students in the Federal Government's Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), despite what he described as the scheme's significant benefits.
The Nigerian Scholarship Board (NSB) has clarified that the federal government runs only three higher education scholarship schemes for Nigerians: the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Awards, the Nigerian Award, and the Commonwealth Awards.
Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has congratulated residents of the state after it emerged as the top-performing state nationwide under the Better Education Service Delivery for All Additional Financing (BESDA-AF) Transforming Education Systems at the State Level (TESS) Project.
The Federal Government has launched the National University Advancement Programme, a new initiative aimed at helping Nigerian universities become more financially self-sufficient and globally competitive by strengthening alumni engagement, institutional partnerships and fundraising capacity.
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has called on Nigerian universities to focus on producing quality graduates rather than chasing higher enrolment numbers, warning against institutions turning into what it termed "degree mills."
The Governing Council of the University of Ibadan has appointed Prof. Peter Olamakinde Olapegba as the institution's 14th Vice-Chancellor, following a selection process that considered eight candidates.
Minister of Education Tunji Alausa has commended Nigerian universities for delivering their best-ever showing in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, describing it as proof that the Federal Government's education reforms are producing tangible results.
The Federal Government has partnered with the UNESCO International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa and the Pan-African University to launch a mobile learning initiative aimed at strengthening the professional development of teachers, particularly women, across Nigeria and four other African countries.
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday rewarded Great Chinedu Okediachi with N20 million for winning the World Spelling Bee Championship in China, saying the feat underscores the impact of the state’s investment in education.
Chrisland Schools has graduated 327 students across its five secondary school campuses in Lagos, and 16 members of the Class of 2026 achieved standout scores of 321 to 362 on the 2026 UTME.
The Ondo State Government says it has begun digitalising secondary education across the state, with teachers and students already undergoing training as part of the drive.
The Lagos State Government has released the merit admission list for candidates who sat the 2026 screening test for entry into the state's Model Colleges and Upgraded Secondary Schools.
Olayinka Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has graduated with a Master of Science in International Financial Management from the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom.
Israel Adekunle Adeniyi has been named Overall Best Graduating Student at the Nigerian Law School's 2026 Call to Bar, marking the latest milestone in an academic career that began at the University of Ilorin.
A University of Lagos mechanical engineering graduate, Saheed Azeez, has spoken about his journey to a first-class degree and the story behind YarnGPT, a text-to-speech artificial intelligence platform he built to speak Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa.
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has highlighted key achievements recorded in Nigeria’s education sector under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing the ongoing reforms as measures that will have long-term impact on future generations.
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Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has awarded a comprehensive scholarship to Chiazo Umeaniba, a student of Maria Regina Model Comprehensive Secondary School, Nnewi, after her outstanding performance in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
The Katsina State Government has expanded its automatic employment initiative to include indigenes of the state who graduate with first-class degrees from higher institutions across Nigeria.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army’s structure from eight to 12 divisions as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture and improve military operations across the country.
The President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Audu Titus Amba, has called for the implementation of a special salary structure for Nigerian teachers, describing it as a necessary step towards improving education quality and restoring dignity to the teaching profession.
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has called on the Federal Government to improve funding, infrastructure and teachers' welfare in public schools, following the impressive performance of students from private schools at the 2026 International STEM Olympiad.
The alumni of the Nigerian Navy Secondary School (NNSS), Ojo, Lagos, have commissioned a newly renovated hostel valued at ₦25 million as part of efforts to improve students' welfare and strengthen the school's infrastructure.
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in collaboration with the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), has begun the distribution of 15,675 teaching and learning materials to public primary schools across Lagos State.
The World Bank and education stakeholders have urged governments, private organisations and development partners to increase funding for the education, healthcare and nutrition of internally displaced children, warning that inadequate investment could weaken Nigeria's future workforce and economic growth.
The Aquinas College Akure Old Students' Association (ACAOSA) has recognised 35 distinguished alumni for their exceptional contributions to society, the growth of the college and the activities of the alumni body during the school's 75th anniversary celebration.
The Consul-General of China in Lagos, Yan Yuqing, has called for the expansion of Mandarin language teaching in Nigerian schools, saying greater language and cultural exchange would strengthen educational ties and create more opportunities for young Nigerians.
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that more than 1,100 development projects are currently being implemented across the Niger Delta under the Host Communities Development Trust (HCDT) framework of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
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Several Nigerians rescued from human trafficking operations in Côte d’Ivoire have shared how they were deceived with promises of legitimate jobs before being forced into sexual exploitation.
The Lagos State House of Assembly has approved the state government's request to issue a ₦200 billion bond and participate in the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) Receivables Discounting Programme to support major infrastructure projects across the state.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has uncovered 908 ghost workers across at least 50 federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), leading to the recovery of about ₦942 million in fraudulent salary payments.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three men to life imprisonment for their roles in the kidnapping of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The Bauchi State Government has announced plans to establish a mobile court to prosecute proprietors of unregistered private schools as part of efforts to improve standards and strengthen regulation in the state's education sector.
A 500-level law student of the University of Abuja, Amra Salihu, has won the 9th Inter-Universities Speech Contest organised by the Intergovernmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA).
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) will graduate 12,895 students at its 55th Convocation Ceremony, including 168 First Class honours graduates, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Simon Ortuanya has announced.
Kwara State University (KWASU) has announced a general cut-off mark of 160 for all courses ahead of the 2026/2027 admission cycle, applicable to every candidate seeking admission through the Post-UTME screening process.
Kwara State University (KWASU) has secured full accreditation for nine undergraduate programmes from the National Universities Commission (NUC), following the Commission's October/November 2025 accreditation exercise.
The Rector of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Kehinde Alabi, has urged the Federal Government to establish more polytechnics nationwide, arguing that doing so would speed up Nigeria's development.
Procurement advocacy group Procure Watch Nigeria has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, in Kwara State, accusing the institution of violating the Freedom of Information Act 2011 by withholding details of its procurement processes.
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has pushed back against the newly reconstituted governing councils for Nigeria's federal polytechnics, describing the appointees as lacking any real understanding of how the polytechnic system works.
The Adamawa State chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on the Federal Government to immediately implement the 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement, cautioning that continued delay could jeopardise industrial peace and the stability of Nigeria's public university system.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Niger Delta University (NDU) has raised the alarm over a possible indefinite strike, accusing the Bayelsa State Government of failing to honour key commitments made after the union's last industrial action was called off.
Three students from Bethel Baptist High School in Kaduna, who had earlier escaped their original captors only to be seized again by a different gang, have been released following the payment of a ransom.
A Nigerian university is facing a wave of public criticism after footage surfaced online showing female students being physically checked to confirm whether they were wearing bras before being let into an examination hall.
The federal government says the National Examinations Council (NECO) is set to introduce Computer-Based Examinations (CBE) later this year as part of ongoing reforms aimed at tightening the integrity of national testing.
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the release of results for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), with 186,291 candidates having sat the exam across 12 subjects.
The Federal Government has put on hold its plan to raise WASSCE and NECO senior secondary examination fees to N50,000, following sustained pushback from parents and education stakeholders.
The Oma Life Rescue Foundation has announced plans to provide educational scholarships to one million Nigerian students over the next decade as part of an initiative aimed at improving access to quality education.
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has paid out N1.17 billion to cover institutional fees for 20,000 students across five public tertiary institutions, with more disbursements on the way.
A Professor of Economics at the Lagos Business School, Bongo Adi, has called on African academics to create economic theories that reflect the continent’s unique realities rather than depending mainly on models developed in Western countries.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has published results for candidates who sat the 2026 mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), paving the way for the next stage of this year's university admission process.
The governor noted that while previous reforms largely focused on infrastructure such as classrooms and laboratories, improving educational outcomes also requires stronger institutions, effective policies, and better governance.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Benin Zone, has warned that it may begin an indefinite strike across seven state-owned universities in Edo, Delta, and Ondo states if the 2025 Federal Government/ASUU agreement is not implemented in members' July salaries.
President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for the establishment of 11 new private universities across Nigeria, raising the country's total number of private tertiary institutions to 159.
Osasere Okundaye has made history by becoming the youngest person in Nigeria to qualify as a chartered accountant through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), achieving the milestone at just 16 years old.
UNILAG Confirms Safe Return of Exchange Students Stranded in China
For the second time in a row, Covenant University, a private institution in Ota, Ogun State, has surfaced as Nigeria’s number 1 university, according to the 2025 world university rankings by the Times Higher Education (THE).
2026 WASSCE Results: What Candidates Need to Know Ahead of the August Release
Nigeria has recorded its strongest-ever showing in global university rankings, with 24 institutions earning places in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings and THE Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings up from 21 in both the 2024 and 2025 editions.
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Prof. Adenike Oladiji, has urged the Federal Government and industry players to place priority on the commercialisation of research findings to deal with national challenges and propel economic development.
Nigeria is preparing to take a major step toward improving its education system with the introduction of the Digital National Education Management Information System (DNEMIS), a platform designed to replace outdated data collection methods and support smarter, evidence-based decision-making.
The Katsina State Government has dismissed reports suggesting that the 2,158 teachers recently employed across the state were recruited under the Transforming Education Systems at State Level (TESS) programme.
World Bank/GPE-backed initiative to benefit 29 million children, 500,000+ teachers, and 65,000 public schools. President Bola Tinubu announced the co-financed basic education programme in Abuja on July 17, 2026
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Admission to Colleges of Education now requires that you have an NCE. No admission into the 100 or 200 level is allowed into any college of education.
NANS, others flay FG over ‘irrelevant’ course remarks
The University of Lagos announced its online Post-UTME screening for all undergraduate programmes runs from Monday, June 15 to Wednesday, July 8, 2026,
President Tinubu approved the upgrade of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, into the Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology, Nasarawa
The Federal Ministry of Education released results of the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination
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