Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Education

August 12, 2026

Taliban stopped 2.4 million girls from going to school in Afghanistan: UNESCO

UNESCO warned in a report on Tuesday that the figure could surge to four million by 2030 following a rise of about 200,000 last year.

Taliban, Afghan girls
August 12, 2026

Calls made for assistive technology, AI to support dyslexic Nigerian children

Samuel Adeyemi, an education researcher, said digital inclusion must remain central to Nigeria’s adoption of AI in education.

Artifical intelligence
August 12, 2026

Data protection commission probes UNILAG, Lotus Bank for data violations

NDPC has commenced a forensic investigation into the University of Lagos, Lotus Bank and Hackerbella Ltd over alleged data protection violations.

Lotus Bank, UNILAG
August 11, 2026

Jigawa govt approves N8 billion for education, other projects

The state executive council approved the fund during its meeting on Monday, chaired by Governor Umar Namadi.

Jigawa governor
August 11, 2026

UNILAG shuts down data centre as fire blazes through facility

The institution said the temporary shutdown allows for safety assessments, technical inspections, repairs and other remedial works.

University of Lagos (UNILAG)
August 11, 2026

Ajasin varsity lecturers down tools over non-implementation of 2025 agreement

“We are not ready to listen to anything like commitment again. What we want now is action,” Mr Oshodi said.

AAUA and ASUU
August 11, 2026

Kano zoo warthog gives birth to piglets

The Kano Zoological and Wildlife Management Agency has announced the birth of two warthog piglets at its zoo.

warthog
August 10, 2026

UMTH begins technical bidding for 2026 capital projects

The CMD said the facility had earlier advertised the bidding in two national dailies.

University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital
August 10, 2026

2027 UTME registration won’t be as traumatic as in 2026, says JAMB registrar

Mr Aina added that the pre-registration system is designed to scan and identify documents. 

Segun Aina
August 10, 2026
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State