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Education news

June 9, 2026

School security key to sustaining, safeguarding human capital growth: Expert

The expert called for stronger measures to protect schools, warning that insecurity threatened not just education but also the country’s economic growth and social stability.

Mass kidnapping of schoolchildren
December 16, 2025

Governor Okpebholo promises to pay Ambrose Alli University’s salary arrears

Mr Okpebholo has assured Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, of his administration’s commitment to settling accumulated unpaid salaries and gratuities inherited from past governments.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
May 29, 2024

UK PM Rishi Sunak says university education not necessary to ‘succeed’

Mr Sunak has achieved academic qualifications in some of the top universities in the world.

United Kingdom Prime minister, Rishi Sunak
April 18, 2024

Nigerian education is formidable, says Adesina, British Academy Global Award winner

The professor said winning the award negated all wrong insinuations that Nigerian education was in shambles.

Olutayo Adesina (Credit: X)
April 4, 2024

Lokoja varsity matriculates 4,925 students

“Any violation of your oath will be met with appropriate sanctions, including dismissal.”

Federal University, Lokoja
December 16, 2023

Governor Fubara promises sustained financial support to Rivers varsity

“The essence of our commitment to education development is reflected in our 2024 budget, which received the third highest allocation,” Mr Fubara said.

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara
December 14, 2023

How Nigerian students can seize opportunities from new Canadian policy

Often, many students proceed to Canada for their educational journey at different levels. To put things in check, Canada has rolled out some new policies for student visas.

A composite photo of Canadian flag and Nigerian students used to illustrate the story
December 8, 2023

Ondo College of Agric protests land grabbing, seeks Tinubu’s intervention

Mr Sule noted that the land grabbers, in collaboration with hoodlums, are now destroying the economic trees on the campus.

FECA staff and students protesting. Credit: Tosin Ajuwon
December 4, 2023

UNICAL suspends fee hike after students’ protest

The management of the institution had approved an adjustment in school fees after its emergency meeting on December 1.

UNICAL
September 25, 2023

ASUU warns 50% of students may drop out due to fee hikes

In July, Mr Osodeke advised that the way out of the issues created by the hike in tuition fees is to adopt a holistic approach and enact people-centred policies.

University students in Nigeria used to illustrate the story