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NEW EDUCATION BOSSES APPOINTED, LIBRARY DG GETS SECOND TERM By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban President Bola Tinubu has approved fresh appointments across major education agencies, naming new chairmen for NECO and NBTE, appointing a polytechnic rector, and extending the tenure of the National
KWARA GOVT CONFIRMS MONDAY RESUMPTION FOR ALL SCHOOLS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Kwara State Government has confirmed that all public and private schools across the state will resume academic activities on Monday, April 20, 2026, marking the beginning of the third
FG BOOSTS BASIC EDUCATION ACCESS WITH MASSIVE DISTRIBUTION OF LEARNING MATERIALS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government has intensified efforts to improve access to quality basic education across Nigeria through the distribution of instructional materials and ongoing investment in school infrastructure.
NECO RELEASES 2025 EXTERNAL SSCE RESULTS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The National Examinations Council has released the 2025 External SSCE results, reporting a rise in examination malpractice cases due to improved monitoring technology. NECO said the results were released 52 days after
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
GOVERNOR YUSUF FLAGS OFF 350 KANO SCHOLARS FOR OVERSEAS STUDIES By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has bid farewell to 350 students departing for postgraduate studies abroad under the state’s 1,001 Scholarship Scheme. The scholars are headed to
FG ORDERS UNIVERSITIES TO ENFORCE ‘NO WORK, NO PAY’ POLICY By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government has directed all Vice Chancellors of federal universities to enforce the “No Work, No Pay” rule for employees who fail to perform their duties. Minister
FG URGES TERTIARY UNIONS TO SUSTAIN DIALOGUE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government has appealed to tertiary institution unions to maintain dialogue as efforts continue to resolve pending demands. Education Minister, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, reaffirmed President Tinubu’s commitment to lasting industrial
SCHOLARSHIP BOOST FOR KANO STUDENTS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has offered scholarships to 1,000 indigent students of the Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, Kano. The initiative, under the Barau I.
KANO GOV’T BOOSTS EDUCATION WITH ADMISSION LETTERS FOR SENIOR SECONDARY STUDENTS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Kano State Government has begun distributing admission letters to students moving from junior to senior secondary schools, reaffirming its commitment to free and quality education. At