Chidoka Backs Alausa Education Reforms, Hails Data Initiative
Former Minister Osita Chidoka supports Tunji Alausa's education reforms, emphasizing the National Education Data Infrastructure as critical for Nigeria's future.
Category : Educational Policies
FG worried over 80% education spending, low literacy
Nigeria's education minister reveals that despite receiving 80% of education investments, two geopolitical zones still record the lowest literacy rates, highlighting data gaps.
Nigeria Third as Students Abroad Surge 98% in Four Years
Nigeria ranks third globally for students studying abroad, with a 98% surge in four years. UNESCO report shows 142,000 Nigerian students abroad in 2023.
WAEC: 1.96m Candidates for 2026 CB-WASSCE
WAEC announces 1,959,636 candidates from 24,207 schools for the 2026 Computer-Based WASSCE, with female participation rising to 51.08%.
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FG Declares Admissions Outside CAPS Illegal, Warns Institutions
The Federal Government has declared admissions outside the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) illegal, warning tertiary institutions of strict sanctions including licence suspension.
FG Retains 16 Years as Minimum Admission Age for Tertiary Institutions
Nigeria's federal government upholds 16 years as the minimum age for university admission, balancing inclusivity and academic readiness.
Bunmi Adedayo Foundation 10th Anniversary Education Conference
The Bunmi Adedayo Foundation celebrated its 10th anniversary with a conference on education futures and awards, emphasizing STEM as key to Nigeria's competitiveness.
Kwara Gov to Commission Smart School in Katsina
Kwara Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq will commission a multi-billion naira Model Smart School in Radda, Katsina State, to boost digital learning and education.
Ozoani Urges Legal Education Reform, Digital Tools Adoption
Senior Advocate Emeka Ozoani calls for urgent overhaul of Nigeria's legal education and practice, warning that the profession must adapt to AI and digital tools or risk irrelevance.
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Lagos Reacts to Viral Video on Violent Nursery Textbook
Lagos State Government investigates a viral video showing a nursery textbook with violent content; the material was not approved for use in schools.
World Book Day: Group Urges Parents to Revive Reading Culture
TY Buratai Literary Initiative calls on parents to rebuild children's reading habits, warning against excessive digital media exposure that erodes literacy.
Moratorium on Private Varsities: A Pause for Quality?
The federal government's six-year moratorium on new private universities aims to improve quality. But critics argue it's reactive, not proactive, and may not address systemic issues.
FG Introduces Textbook Ranking System for Schools
Nigeria's education ministry introduces a national ranking system for textbooks, banning unranked books from schools to ensure quality and consistency.
Tinubu's Govt Unveils Textbook Ranking System
The Nigerian government launches a National Textbook Ranking System to standardize learning materials, with implementation set for September 2026.
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Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa Wins Innovation Award
Nigeria's Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has been awarded the Most Innovative Cabinet Minister of the Year 2025 for his leadership in education reforms under the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative.
Kano Merges Ministries, Appoints Female Head of Service
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf merges Kano's Higher Education and Education ministries to streamline operations and reduce costs, while appointing Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota as acting Head of Service.
UK Bans Nine Items in Schools from 2026 for Safety
The UK Government has announced strict new rules for schools effective 2026, prohibiting nine specific items on school premises to protect children and maintain secure learning environments.
FG Unveils Committee to Curb Exploitative Textbook Pricing
The Federal Government has inaugurated a committee to reform textbook approval, aiming to improve quality, cap prices, and ease the financial burden on parents and learners across Nigeria.
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.
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FG's New Measures to End WAEC, NECO Malpractice
The Federal Government has introduced enhanced question randomisation, strict CA timelines & a unique candidate ID to tackle exam malpractice in WAEC & NECO. Read the full details.
FG's New Plan to Stop Exam Malpractice in 2026
The Federal Government announces major reforms, including unique question papers and a new ID system, to combat cheating in WAEC and NECO exams. Learn about the 2026 crackdown.
FG's New Plan to Stop Exam Malpractice in WAEC, NECO
The Federal Government has announced strict new measures, including unique question papers and a learner ID, to combat cheating in the 2026 WAEC and NECO exams. Learn how this will impact students nationwide.
Foundation Faults Reversal of Mother Tongue Policy
The Fafunwa Educational Foundation opposes the government's reversal of mother tongue instruction, citing weak implementation, not the policy itself, as the cause of poor exam results. Learn why experts defend this approach.
Nigeria's Mother Tongue Education Policy Revoked
The Federal Government's controversial cancellation of the 2022 National Language Policy sparks outrage. Education stakeholders demand reversal, citing threats to Nigeria's linguistic heritage and flawed reasoning.
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Mother Tongue Ban Could Crash Nigerian Education - NAE
Nigerian Academy of Education warns scrapping indigenous language instruction threatens educational system. Calls for policy reversal to protect Nigeria's future.
Nigeria reverses mother tongue education policy
Educator Oluwafemi Popoola explains why Nigeria reversed its 2022 National Language Policy. Data showed children struggled, prompting a return to English for instruction while keeping indigenous languages as subjects.
Nigeria Ends Mother Tongue Education Policy
Nigeria's government cancels indigenous language teaching policy after WAEC, NECO failures surge. Education Minister cites evidence-based decision for English-only instruction.
Groups Urge Reversal of Mother Tongue Education Policy
Education stakeholders and human rights groups demand immediate reversal of suspended National Language Policy, citing cultural and educational benefits of mother tongue instruction in Nigeria.
Don Urges Reversal of Language Policy Suspension
Professor Aderemi Obilana calls on Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa to reverse the suspension of Nigeria's National Language Policy, citing UNESCO research and global best practices.
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Nigeria Scraps Mother-Tongue Education Policy
Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa's decision to scrap Nigeria's mother-tongue teaching policy sparks outrage. Experts defend indigenous languages as vital for cognitive development and cultural identity. This policy reversal must be stopped.
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