News and updates on education systems, policies, institutions, and learning trends globally.
Ogun, Nigeria — The Vice Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Prof. Ayodeji Agboola has called on the alumni of the institution to be committed to supporting the initiatives that are tailored towards enhancing academic excellence and the university’s further development. Agboola said that as major stakeholders, the alumni should always endeavour to mark…
GUINEA – The National Examinations Council (NECO) has accredited more schools to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Equatorial Guinea. A statement by the director of Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani, said the feat was part of the council’s determination to expand its global presence. He…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Danjuma Adamu Ismaila as the new Rector and Chief Executive of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria. The announcement was made in a statement issued Wednesday by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga. Dr. Ismaila, a seasoned expert in air transportation management, transport economic policy, and…
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea — The National Examinations Council (NECO) has granted accreditation to additional schools in Equatorial Guinea, allowing them to participate in its Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The announcement was made in a statement by Azeez Sani, Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, confirming that a…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has set February 21, 2025, as the closing date for the 2023/2024 student loan application cycle. This announcement was made by Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, Managing Director of NELFUND, during a press conference in Abuja. He emphasized that the transition was essential for maintaining efficiency and aligning…
Kano, Nigeria — The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has issued a strict warning to school teachers in the State, prohibiting them from forcing students in hard labour within or outside school premises. The directive was disclosed in a statement released on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa in which the state…
Ibadan, Nigeria — An armed robbery attack on the female hostel at the University of Ibadan has sparked concern over campus security. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday at Awolowo Hall, where robbers stormed the facility, dispossessing students of mobile phones, jewelry, clothing, and other valuables. In a statement issued by the…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly advocated for student representation in the upcoming Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) Board meeting, warning that failure to grant this request will result in mass action. In a letter addressed to Akintunde Sawyerr, Managing Director of NELFUND, and Jim Ovia, Chairman of the…
Minna, Nigeria — The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External results, with 57,114 candidates securing five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. Announcing the results in Minna on Tuesday, NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, stated that the overall pass rate stood at 67.35%. The exam,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Independent Convention Planning Committee (ICPC) of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has released its official screening report, confirming 15 candidates for the presidential race ahead of the upcoming national convention. The convention, scheduled to take place from February 23 to 27, 2025, at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja, will…
Minna, Nigeria — The Niger State Government has earmarked ₦1 billion for the establishment of special needs schools across all 25 Local Government Areas, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive education. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago announced the initiative during the launch of the Rise Project in Minna, a program designed to support children with special needs….
Awka, Nigeria — Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has launched a comprehensive investigation into a reported altercation between a lecturer and a student, following intense public reactions on social media. The university identified the individuals involved as Dr. Chukwudi Okoye of the Department of Theatre Arts and Film Studies and Goddy Mbakwe Precious, a third-year student…
Doma, Nasarawa State — The Nigerian Army has concluded plans to establish a specialized military training school in Nasarawa State to bolster troop capacity and sustain operational efficiency. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olafemi Oluyede, disclosed this during a visit to the 4 Special Forces Command in Doma, marking his first official engagement…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has unveiled a new policy requiring underage candidates to take four additional exams before securing admission into tertiary institutions. JAMB Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, announced this initiative during an inspection tour of Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. According to him,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has set February 17, 2025, as the final deadline for civil servants to update their records on the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), warning that non-compliance could result in salary suspension. The directive, issued through a memo from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF),…
Column, DNEWSINFO Education serves as the backbone of any progressive society, equipping individuals with knowledge, skills, and values that contribute to personal and societal development. However, while schools and teachers play a crucial role in shaping students’ academic journeys, parental involvement remains a critical yet often overlooked factor in ensuring sustainable educational growth. Parents act…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has unveiled a major education reform plan, proposing a shift from the 6-3-3-4 system to a 12-4 model. The proposal, presented by Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa at the 2025 Extraordinary National Council on Education (NCE) meeting, aims to provide an uninterrupted 12-year basic education framework before students…
Gusau, Nigeria — The Shinkafi Local Government in Zamfara State has set aside ₦70 million to facilitate the enrollment of 2,000 children displaced by bandit attacks back into school. The initiative was announced by the Chairman of the council, Ibrahim Musa Shinkafi, during a media briefing in Gusau after defending the local government’s budget before…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has expanded its ban on Law admissions by including Fountain University, Osogbo, in the list of barred institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session. In a statement issued by the Board’s Public Communications Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, the decision was based on additional recommendations from the Council…
Kanuda, Nigeria — The Kaduna State Government has released N548 million to the Nigeria Union of Teachers Endwell Fund, resolving a long-standing dispute between the state government and the union. The dispute, which had been ongoing for several years, was resolved following the intervention of the state governor, Uba Sani, who directed the immediate release…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has confirmed the disbursement of N116.184 billion to support students across 176,252 beneficiary institutions nationwide as of January 1, 2025. Akintunde Sawyer, Managing Director of NELFUND, disclosed this during a budget defense session with the National Assembly Joint Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND. He explained…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reiterated its call for the Federal Government to honor agreements aimed at improving the state of tertiary education in the country. The union’s National President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, made this demand during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday. He criticized the government’s failure…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Kalu, has pledged unwavering support for policies and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of education in Nigeria. Mr. Kalu made this commitment during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the University of Calabar, Cross River State, led by the Vice-Chancellor,…
Ogbomoso, Nigeria — Students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Iseyin Campus, staged a protest on Monday over the shortage of lecturers and rising costs of transportation and accommodation. The protest, held at the Iseyin Campus in Oyo State, drew attention to the challenges faced by students due to the absence of lecturers who…
Lagos, Nigeria— The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Lagos Zone, has cautioned the Federal Government against replacing the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) with the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFund), arguing that both serve distinct purposes crucial to Nigeria’s education sector. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos, Zonal Coordinator Prof. Adelaja Odukoya highlighted…
EPE, LAGOS STATE – As parts of a move to advance the course of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Africa, the first AI Nigeria-focused university is set to be established in Epe, Lagos. The varsity aims to transform the continent into a global hub for technological innovation, addressing unemployment by equipping Nigerian youths with…
Nigeria – The ASUU Labels Student Loan Scheme Unreliable, Opposes TETFund Abolition. Nsukka Zone has criticized the Federal Government’s student loan scheme, calling it unsustainable and untested. The union warned against replacing the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) under the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024. ASUU’s Zonal Coordinator, Raphael…
UNITED STATE – Professor Oluwasanmi Koyejo was on January 14 named among recipients of the 400 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers in the United States. The prestigious recognition, established by former President Bill Clinton in 1996, is the highest honour bestowed by the United States Government on outstanding scientists and engineers…
UNILAG, LAGOS STATE – The Department of Mass Communication at the University of Lagos, UNILAG, has achieved a milestone by producing 18 female first-class graduates for the 2023/2024 academic session. This historic accomplishment was announced during the first-degree awards at UNILAG’s 55th Convocation ceremony on Tuesday, January 14. The three-day event will see…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a new novel for the Use of English section in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The announcement, made on JAMB’s official X handle on Tuesday, confirmed the adoption of The Lekki Headmaster by Kabir Alabi Garba as the prescribed text. This…
Nigeria _ The Kano State Government has commenced the distribution of free school uniforms to 789,000 pupils across 7,092 primary schools in the state’s 44 Local Government Areas Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf launched the initiative at Government House, Kano, emphasizing that improving education standards is a key priority of his administration. The free uniforms aim…
