TCC required but WAEC exams remain free in Lagos – LIRS

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has reaffirmed that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) registration remains free for Senior Secondary School 3 (SS3) students in...

No northern state has 50% Qualified Teachers – ex-governor

Former Governor of Niger State, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, has stated that no state in Northern Nigeria has up to 50% qualified teachers in its education sector.

FG seeks to enhance learning through AI

The Federal Government of Nigeria has integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the nation’s education system to improve teaching and learning while preserving human involvement. The...

Over two-thirds of Nigerian girls drop out before Junior Secondary School — World Bank

The World Bank has revealed that more than two-thirds of Nigerian girls drop out of school before reaching junior secondary education. The bank’s Country Director,...

Three UNILAG lecturers win inaugural Sahara MAD Grant

Three lecturers from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have been named the first recipients of the Sahara Making a Difference (MAD) Grant, a funding initiative aimed at supporting...

Lagos government shuts down Smiley Kids Montessori over pupil’s death

The Lagos State Government has shut down Smiley Kids Montessori, a school in Sangotedo, following the tragic death of a two-year-old pupil, Ela Ogbodu. Ela’s...

Meet Mustapha Tajudeen Olumide, newly appointed National Amir of MSSN

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) has announced the appointment of Engr. Mustapha Tajudeen Olumide as its new National Amir. Born on January 12,...

Lagos orders immediate registration of unapproved private schools

The Lagos State Government has mandated all unapproved and unregistered private schools operating within the state to register with the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) to meet required standards and provide...

Oshiomhole queries JAMB over N850m expenditure on office fumigation

Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC/Edo North) has raised questions over the financial activities of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in 2024, during the agency’s 2025 budget defence...

Minister of State for Education: Almajiri should not be considered out-of-school

Dr. Suwaiba Saidu, Nigeria's Minister of State for Education, declared that Almajiri children, part of an Islamic education system, should not be considered out-of-school. The government plans to integrate Almajiri schools into formal education, enhancing their curriculum with foundational skills. This aligns with efforts to tackle the country's 28 million out-of-school children.