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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
WAEC extends registration deadline for 2025 Private Candidates’ WASSCE
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has extended the registration deadline for the 2025 West African Senior School...
Court grants bail to 12 suspects in ACU undergraduate’s murder case
An Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has granted bail to 12 suspects accused of murdering Jeffrey Akro, with each bail set at ₦5 million. The suspects, whose plea of not guilty was recorded, will return for further hearings on February 21, 2025, under strict bail conditions.
Kwara SUBEB shortlists 1811 for employment
The Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KWSUBEB) has announced the shortlisting of 1,811 applicants for employment following...