Monday, October 5, 2026

Education

July 24, 2026

Citibank trains over 100 Nigerian students on financial literacy

The initiative, in collaboration with Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN), focused on budgeting, saving and responsible financial decision-making.

Citibank Nigeria
July 24, 2026

Eleven poets battle for NLNG’s N140 million Literature Prize

Ms Adimora-Ezeigbo described the competition as one of Africa’s most prestigious literary prizes and praised the quality of this year’s entries.

Nigeria Prize for Literature
July 23, 2026

Adamawa, Malala Fund unveil guidelines on return to school for adolescent mothers

Mr Garba said the initiative aimed to ensure that girls who get married or become pregnant are not denied access to education.

A young mother with a baby
July 23, 2026

JAMB begins registration for NCE, non-technological agricultural programmes

Mr Benjamin explained that eligible candidates only needed to visit any designated IPRC or JAMB PRC with their O’Level credentials.

Students sitting exam
July 23, 2026

FUT Daura gets Africa’s first railway signal communication centre

The facility is expected to strengthen transportation research and innovation.

Federal University of Transportation, Daura (FUTD)
July 23, 2026

UI appoints Olapegba as 14th substantive VC

Before his latest appointment, Mr Olapegba served as UI’s deputy vice-chancellor (administration).

University of Ibadan
July 23, 2026

Gov. Lawal signs four executive orders to strengthen Zamfara’s education sector

The governor advised stakeholders to safeguard investments in the education sector for the benefit of the young ones.

Dauda Lawal-Dare
July 22, 2026

Benue varsity ASUU suspends seven-week strike

ASUU-MOAUM commenced an indefinite strike on June 1 over unresolved welfare and governance issues. 

Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi (MOAUM)
July 22, 2026

Interviews for candidates begin as UI shops for new vice-chancellor

The successful candidate will succeed the incumbent vice-chancellor, Kayode Adebowale, whose tenure is expected to end on October 31, 2026.

University of Ibadan
July 22, 2026

Bayelsa education fund trains 100 teachers on reading, phonics

One hundred teachers in Bayelsa are currently undergoing a three-day training on imparting reading skills, structured phonics and literacy.

School Teachers