Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Education

February 11, 2025

67% of schools operate as ‘exam magic centres,’ says ethics marshals 

Mr Onyechere called on parents to stop paying such illegal fees.

Candidates in an exam hall
February 11, 2025

Be of good character or lose your admission, VC advises new students

Mr Lasisi said that any student who lacked the required learning character might lose his or her admission.

Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun, Osun State
February 11, 2025

Nigeria should have at least 1,000 universities, says Peter Obi

Nigeria has 125 public universities, 63 owned by 36 states and 62 owned and funded by the federal government.

Peter Obi and UNN building
February 10, 2025

Gombe govt. approves N580 million exam fees for 20,478 students

She said the gesture was part of the state government’s efforts to enhance access to quality education.

Gombe governor Yahaya Inuwa
February 10, 2025

OAUTHC performs 55 cancer surgeries

Mr Alatise stated that about 100 patients were still attending the clinic while undergoing chemotherapy and waiting for surgery in the facility.

Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
February 7, 2025

FG activates technical working group to tackle AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria

According to the minister, the formation of the TWG brings together key stakeholders from across Nigeria’s health sector.

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
February 7, 2025

Borno trains 1,181 teachers to boost teaching skills

Mr Wakilbe said the commitment of Gov. Babagana Zulum’s administration to education remains unwavering.

Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum
February 7, 2025

Kogi govt. to sanction principals, teachers extorting students in public schools

Mr Jones reiterated that education remained free in public schools at primary and secondary levels, according to the Kogi State Education Law 2024.

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo
February 7, 2025

12-year compulsory education at proposal stage; JSS, SSS not scrapped: FG

The proposal “seeks to migrate to 12 years of compulsory education while retaining the current 6-3-3 structure.”

Adetunji Alausa.
February 7, 2025

FG abolishes 6-3-3-4 education system, introduces 12-year basic education model

Mr Alausa explained that the introduction of the 12-year basic education model will bring Nigeria’s educational system into compliance with international standards.

Pupils in class