FG Bans Some Graduations, Orders Textbook Reuse
The Federal Government has banned graduation ceremonies for certain classes and mandated the reuse of durable textbooks to cut costs for parents. Learn about the new education reforms.
Category : Education
Nigeria's Global Talent Gap: Access, Not Intelligence
A Lagos forum reveals Nigeria's brightest graduates are blocked from global universities by infrastructure gaps, not lack of talent. Learn why access, not intelligence, is the real barrier.
NYSC 2023 Batch C2 to Finish Service in 2026: The Reason
A Nigerian lady explains why her one-year NYSC service will end in 2026, not due to an extension but because she had to attend Law School. Read her unique story and netizens' reactions.
ABU Zaria to Host 29th NUGA Games in 2028
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, secures provisional rights to host the 29th Nigerian University Games in 2028. VC Prof. Adamu Ahmed hails it as a boost for sports economy.
Teachers Unions Appreciate Zamfara Governor's Education Efforts
NUT, AOPSHON, and Education Secretaries commend Governor Dauda Lawal's commitment to revamping Zamfara's education sector during a ceremonial visit to ZSUBEB. Read more.
Microbiology Graduate Struggles to Secure NYSC PPA
A Nigerian NYSC member's TikTok video about struggling to find a Place of Primary Assignment due to her Microbiology degree sparks nationwide debate. Read her story and reactions.
Nigerian Scholar Pioneers Groundwater Contamination Research
Nigerian geoscientist Fidelis Onwuagba's pioneering research in the US is reshaping understanding of groundwater contamination, earning awards and providing critical data for public health and environmental management. Read his inspiring story.
Visa Expert Warns Nigerians Against Common Application Errors
A Nigerian travel expert highlights critical mistakes like citing property sales as proof of funds, which can lead to visa rejection. Learn how to strengthen your application.
Zamfara Gov Presents Certificates to 50 Stranded Graduates
Governor Dauda Lawal has presented long-awaited certificates to 50 Zamfara students whose graduation was delayed for nine years due to unpaid fees. This move underscores his administration's commitment to education.
Kwara CPS on Teacher Allowance and Public Infrastructure
Kwara Governor's Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, highlights the benefits of Ilorin's new walkways, urges public care for infrastructure, and explains the government's position on the 27.5% Teachers Specific Allowance.
FUNAAB Student Rages Over Lecturer's Loss of N500k Earring
A FUNAAB student's viral outburst after a lecturer reportedly threw away his expensive earring sparks debate. He destroyed his ID card and vowed to quit school. Read full story.
Nigerian Lady Becomes British Citizen After Study Visa
Dr. Fola, a Nigerian senior lecturer in public health, celebrates becoming a British citizen years after moving to the UK on a student visa. Read her inspiring story and netizens' reactions.
Zulum Opens Second Chance School for Women in Biu
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum commissions a remodelled school for vulnerable women in Biu, launches N1bn SME grants, and orders employment of 200 youths. A major step for education and post-insurgency recovery.
LASU Begins Free Cadet Corps Recruitment for Students
Lagos State University has launched a free recruitment drive for its student Cadet Corps to foster leadership and campus safety. Learn how to apply now.
Babcock University Scraps Hair-Pass, Tightens Dress Rules
Babcock University cancels all hair-pass permits and introduces a stricter dress code ahead of second-semester exams. Students face disciplinary action for non-compliance.
HND Holder Gets UK Corporate Job in Two Months
A Nigerian lady with an HND reveals how she secured a corporate job in the UK within two months of relocating, crediting God and encouraging others. Read her full story.
Babcock University Issues New Grooming, Dress Code Rules
Babcock University cancels all hair-pass permits and enforces a strict new dress code. Students must comply or face disciplinary action. Details here.
Babalola: Embrace Innovative Teaching Methods, Lecturers Told
ABUAD Founder Afe Babalola challenges lecturers to adopt storytelling and innovative pedagogy. Experts outline roadmap for world-class status. Read the full story.
LASUSTECH VC to Matriculating Students: Be Future-Ready
LASUSTECH VC, Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, advises new students to be proactive, innovative, and avoid vices. He urges them to acquire skills beyond the classroom to solve national challenges.
FG Launches Nigeria Polytechnic Foundation to Boost TVET
The Federal Government has launched the Nigeria Polytechnic Foundation (NIPOF) to reposition polytechnics as hubs of technical expertise and innovation. This initiative aims to boost skills development and youth employability.
Indigene Bias in Federal Universities Undermines National Unity
A University of Ilorin professor criticizes 'indigene' discrimination in federal institutions, calling it a major threat to national cohesion. Read his urgent call for citizenship reform.
FG, NANS Clash Over 'Abandoned' Nigerian Students in Morocco
NANS demands urgent action for Nigerian students stranded in Morocco, alleging neglect and a death. Federal Government denies claims, citing fiscal constraints. Full story on the clash.
Theological Absolutism: A Threat to Nigeria's Unity
Professor Tunji Olaopa examines how religious absolutism fragments Nigeria and calls for ecumenical dialogue to foster national unity. Read his compelling analysis.
How Predatory Publications Harm Nigerian Academics
Nigerian scholars risk global irrelevance by publishing in predatory journals. Learn why where you publish matters more than ever for international mobility and impact.
500 Youths Trained in Solar Energy, Unlock Market Opportunities
500 young Nigerians graduate from GreenWorks Africa's solar energy programme, gaining skills to tap into the multi-billion Naira clean energy market and tackle unemployment.
Ex-Edo IDP Pursues PhD in Chemical Engineering in USA
Ishaku Amos, a former IDP from Borno, transforms his life through education, now pursuing a PhD at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Read his inspiring journey from displacement to academic excellence.
6,000 Students Attend MSSN Lagos 115th Islamic Course
Thousands of Muslim students gathered in Lagos for the 115th Islamic Vacation Course. Leaders urged youth to embrace mentorship, discipline, and civic duty. Read more.
Ngogbehei Unveils Scholarship to Bridge Education Gap
UK-based philanthropist Marcel Ngogbehei launches a Community Scholarship Programme to support talented, underserved students in Nigeria. The initiative focuses on academic excellence, character, and leadership.
NANS Alerts on Nigerian Scholarship Students' Plight in Morocco
NANS raises alarm over abandoned Nigerian scholarship students in Morocco, citing hardship and a death. Government denies claims, citing fiscal constraints. Read the full story.
Ogun Hires 448 Teachers, Posting Them to Rural Schools
Ogun State tackles teacher shortage by deploying 448 OgunTeach interns to rural primary schools. SUBEB warns against redeployment requests, urging immediate duty resumption.
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