Monday, October 5, 2026

Education

August 14, 2026

Kano records 11.5% drop in out-of-school children

Mr Haruna-Makoda said the latest figure represents a reduction of 113,641, or 11.5 per cent, compared with the 989,234 out-of-school children recorded in 2023.

Photo of children hawking used to illustrate the story
August 14, 2026

Katsina government announces plans to reform Tahfeez schools

The Katsina government is set to establish a legal framework to regulate and standardise Tahfeez schools, following recommendations from a state review committee.

August 14, 2026

Nasarawa: SUBEB chairman cautions contractors on project specifications

SUBEB has charged contractors handling board projects to adhere strictly to specifications and deliver quality work.

Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule
August 14, 2026

NLNG, NCDMB unveil research centre to boost engineering capacity

NLNG, NCDMB on Thursday unveiled plans to construct a state-of-the-art indigenous research and innovation centre in Port Harcourt.

August 14, 2026

Many Nigerian youths greedy; ‘want car before careers, reward before work’: EFCC Chairman

“Many young people want quick results without process. They want a car before career; comfortable lifestyle before they labour. They want rewards before work,” Mr Olukoyede said.

Ola Olukoyede
August 14, 2026

UNILAG Fire: Power supply, internet restored at data centre after blaze

Although power was restored at the facility, internet connectivity had not yet been fully restored due to fire-related damage.

UNILAG building
August 13, 2026

FG seeks 80% practical training in agriculture curricula

Mr Alausa said the shift from the previous 70 per cent model to 80 per cent practical and 20 per cent theory would equip Nigerian youths with relevant skills for the sector.

Tunji Alausa and others at the event
August 13, 2026

Canada border officers scrutinise protesting international students immigration papers after post-study work permit refusals

The Gazette, however, gathered that many of the protesting students were handed “a notice to appear” to determine their eligibility to continue staying in Canada.

August 13, 2026

UNILAG extends O-Level result upload deadline, fixes September cut-off marks release

The University of Lagos has extended the deadline for uploading O-Level results to August 19.

University of Lagos
August 13, 2026

Kogi govt lauds foundation, seeks private sector support for education

The Kogi government has commended the Henry Adetayo Foundation for reconstructing Community Secondary School, Oke-Agi, in Mopamuro council area.

Community Secondary School, Oke- Agi, in Mopamuro council area