Friday, November 13, 2026

Education

September 6, 2026

NOUN mourns as gunmen shot bursar dead in Zamfara

Mr Ajayi described the deceased as a dedicated and committed staff member.

Nasiru Marafa
September 5, 2026

JAMB releases underage UTME results, clarifies admission conditions

Mr ‎Benjamin said that the release of the results did not confer eligibility for admission on underage candidates.

JAMB
September 5, 2026

Diphtheria: Gov. Mutfwang orders closure of Plateau schools from Monday

Mr Mutfwang appreciated the stakeholders for their understanding and cooperation.

Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang
September 5, 2026

Expert urges GIS professionals to leverage AI for skills development  ​‌⁠​‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‍⁠‌⁠

Mr Afolayan stressed the need for proper understanding and adoption of AI to address local issues effectively.

September 4, 2026

Borno govt pays N622 million NECO fees for 27,599 students

Commissioner for Education, Lawan Wakilbe, said the government is committed to ensuring that no child is denied access to education because of financial constraints.

Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum
September 4, 2026

FG opens applications for N2.5 billion grant to 50 student innovators

The initiative, also known as the “Next Moonshot Initiative,” would provide equity-free funding to student entrepreneurs with STEM-based business ideas.

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September 4, 2026

WAEC defends integrity of 2026 WASSCE as Babcock school rues worst results in 31 years

Amos Dangut, head of the Nigeria national office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), dismissed concerns that technical glitches affected the 2026 WASSCE results.

September 4, 2026

Borno school enrollment rises to 1.3 million

Mr Wakilbe said verified enrollment increased from 1,133,604 in the 2024/2025 session to 1,303,000 in the 2025/2026 academic session.

Katsina public school
September 4, 2026

Stakeholders seek urgent action on inclusive education in Abuja

Abdulazeez Musa, the country director at CBM Global Disability Inclusion, said inclusive education was not an act of charity but a matter of human rights, dignity and justice.

September 4, 2026

Government urged to focus on sustainable aquaculture for food security

Wasiu Jimoh of the University of Ilorin has urged the government to recognise sustainable aquaculture as a strategic pillar of Nigeria’s food security agenda.

Wasiu Jimoh