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FG CLARIFIES SUBJECT CHOICES UNDER NEW SENIOR SECONDARY CURRICULUM By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified issues surrounding subject selection as WAEC registration continues. The Ministry explained that students are free to choose any approved subject in the
LEKKI PORT AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO 60 STUDENTS IN HOST COMMUNITIES By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Lekki Port has awarded scholarships to 60 students from its host communities in Lagos as part of its corporate social responsibility and educational support programme. Managing Director Wang
REPS ORDER EDUCATION MINISTRY TO REVERSE SUBJECT REMOVAL By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The House of Representatives has directed the Federal Ministry of Education to immediately restore subjects recently removed from the WAEC registration portal. The decision followed a motion by Bayelsa lawmaker
NUC GETS €3M TO START ICT PROJECTS IN UNIVERSITIES By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The NUC has received €3m as the first tranche of a $40m French loan to begin ICT upgrades in 10 universities. Executive Secretary Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu said the funds
UBEC, AIR FORCE PARTNER TO BOOST SCHOOL SAFETY By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) is partnering with the Nigerian Air Force to strengthen safety in schools nationwide. UBEC Executive Secretary, Dr. Aisha Garba, said during a visit by
NECO EXPANDS GLOBAL REACH TO BURKINA FASO By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The National Examinations Council (NECO) has extended its presence to Burkina Faso, granting full accreditation to schools for the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). NECO’s
WIKE THREATENS SANCTIONS OVER UNAPPROVED SCHOOL CLOSURES IN FCT By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has vowed strict disciplinary action against officials who issued an unauthorized directive to shut down schools in the FCT. He expressed shock that the notice
FCTA DEBUNKS SCHOOL CLOSURE RUMOUR, SUSPENDS EDUCATION SECRETARY By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The FCTA has dismissed reports claiming government schools would close on November 28, 2025, saying no such directive exists. Minister Nyesom Wike has ordered the suspension of Education Mandate Secretary
FG INAUGURATES NOA–NUC COMMITTEE ON NEW UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government has set up a joint NOA–NUC committee to create a unified National Heritage and Citizenship Studies curriculum for all universities. NOA DG Lanre Issa-Onilu said the initiative
SPEAKER CONDOLES FAMILIES OF SLAIN VICE PRINCIPAL, GATE MAN; DONATES ₦30M By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajuddeen Abbas, visited Kebbi State to commiserate with the government and families affected by the abduction of 25 schoolgirls and the