Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Education

March 18, 2025

Lagos govt to inaugurate 16 blocks of classrooms

The programme will begin from Keme Balogun School in Ibeshe, Ikorodu, with a drive-through and inauguration of Ajegunle Junior in Kosofe.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Credit: Babajide Sanwo-Olu)
March 18, 2025

Enugu LG reads riot act to private schools obeying sit-at-home order on Mondays

Mr Aroh said, “The local government has successfully stopped sit-at-home in public schools.’’

Enugu State
March 18, 2025

UniCal develops 25-year plan to strengthen workforce, curriculum

The University of Calabar says it has developed a 25-year plan to strengthen its workforce and curriculum.

University of Calabar
March 17, 2025

U.S. consulate hosts inaugural Spelling Bee finals  

The grand finale was held at the U.S. consul general’s residence in Lagos.

Spelling Bee finals
March 17, 2025

Akwa Ibom poly students protest alleged police brutality, extortion 

Mr George said students of the polytechnic were regularly abused, extorted, and harassed by police officers.

Students protest at Akwa Ibom poly
March 17, 2025

Nigeria to host African Spelling Bee on April 9

Nigeria is set to host the 7th African Spelling Bee from April 9 to 13, marking the first time the prestigious competition will be held in a West African nation.

Spelling Bee
March 16, 2025

UBEC unveils strategic framework to strengthen basic education

She expressed UBEC’s commitment to reviewing proposed frameworks from private sector partners.

UBEC
March 16, 2025

Gov. Makinde approves bursary payments to Oyo indigenes in varsities, polytechnics across Nigeria

Mr Olanrewaju said, “The beneficiaries, numbering about 2,950, were selected from a pool of approximately 3,000 applicants, having met the required criteria.’’

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde (Photo Credit: Twitter)
March 16, 2025

Damaturu poly rector orders immediate return of contractors to sites

Mr Bello asked the director of physical planning to notify contractors who were absent during his visit to resume work immediately.

Damaturu polytechnic
March 14, 2025

Strike: Ibadan poly likely to resume exams on Monday

Mr Adewole said it was unlikely for examinations to resume on Friday because many students had stayed away from school due to the strike.

Ibadan Poly