International development Experts and Stakeholders in the Education Sector have raised an alarm over the global disappearance of play in childhood, warning that play is not a luxury, but the fundamental foundation of lifelong learning. Stakeholders made this submission during a high-level advocacy forum for the International Day of Play, calling on Governments, Corporate Organizations,…
The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of outstanding 2025 allowances to beneficiaries of the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme studying in partner countries. According to a statement from the Federal Ministry of Education, the funds were released through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and have been remitted to Nigerian embassies and missions…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has retained 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for admission into Nigerian universities for the 2026/2027 academic session. The decision was announced on Monday during JAMB’s annual policy meeting held in Abuja. According to the examination body, the benchmark was approved following a vote by vice-chancellors and other stakeholders present at the…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates applying for Education programmes and Agriculture-related non-engineering courses will no longer be required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The announcement was made on Monday through the board’s official X handle during its ongoing 2026 admission policy meeting. According to JAMB,…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised concerns over deteriorating welfare conditions in Sokoto State-owned tertiary institutions, warning that a strike action may be imminent if urgent steps are not taken. In a joint statement released on Wednesday, ASUU branches at Sokoto State University and Shehu Shagari University of Education decried what they…
The West African Examinations Council has announced the release of the 2026 First Series Computer-Based WASSCE (CB-WASSCE) results for private candidates. In a statement shared on X, WAEC disclosed that candidates who participated in the examination will be able to access their results within 12 hours. The council noted that the swift release highlights its commitment to improving service delivery…
The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified that the History textbook ‘Living History’ has not been approved for use in Nigerian schools, describing reports to the contrary as misleading and inaccurate. In a statement by Boriowo Folasade, the ministry emphasized that the book was never submitted to the National Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC)…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Tuesday dismissed reports claiming that all government schools in Abuja were ordered to shut down by November 28, 2025. The administration described the information as false, misleading, and capable of causing unnecessary panic. Earlier in the day, viral online reports alleged that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike had directed…
The Senate has passed, on third reading, a bill seeking to prevent and prohibit sexual harassment of students in educational institutions and other learning environments across the country. The legislation, which originated from the House of Representatives, aims to safeguard students from all forms of sexual misconduct and abuse within academic settings. It also establishes…
The Federal Government has reinstated Nigerian History as a mandatory subject in the basic education curriculum, aiming to promote national identity, unity, patriotism, and responsible citizenship. The Federal Ministry of Education announced on Wednesday through a statement on its official X account. “For the first time in decades, Nigerian pupils will study History continuously from…
