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Education

February 5, 2026

Gov. Idris releases N714.98 million for Kebbi students in foreign universities

The commissioner said the approvals, all granted in January brought the total financial commitment of the governor to the ministry within the period to N714.98 million.

Jaipur National University, India.
February 5, 2026

Sri Lankan schools face teacher shortages

More than 3,000 schools across Sri Lanka are operating with fewer than 10 teachers, highlighting widespread staffing shortages in the country’s education system.

Sri Lankan teachers
February 4, 2026

UBEC increases sports development fund, kicks off BESS competition in Bauchi

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has increased funding for sports development in basic education from one to two per cent of its Matching Grant Funds

Universal Basic Education Commission
February 3, 2026

TETfund turns sod of UniAbuja’s leadership centre, targets inauguration of 467 projects

Mr Echono commended the leadership of the University of Abuja for stability and direction

TETFund
February 3, 2026

NECO releases 2025 SSCE external results with 70% pass rate

The National Examinations Council has released the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination external results, recording a pass rate of 71.63 per cent.

National Examinations Council Logo
February 3, 2026

Ekiti: JAMB suspends exam towns’ selection for 2026 UTME candidates

JAMB has suspended the selection of examination towns for candidates in Ekiti registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

JAMB building
February 3, 2026

‘Living History’ not approved textbook for schools in Nigeria, says education ministry

The ministry urged parents, teachers, school proprietors and the public to disregard misinformation and refrain from using the book in schools.

Tunji Alausa
February 2, 2026

Ebonyi govt sends 47 students to UK on scholarship

The governor urged the beneficiaries to be good ambassadors of the state.

Francis Nwifuru
February 2, 2026

Bandit Attacks: Kwara govt reopens schools  

The Kwara government has directed all schools that were closed due to insecurity in some parts of the state to reopen.

AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
February 1, 2026

Nigerian Army renovates 91-year-old primary school in Sokoto 

Mr Shaibu disclosed that the Nigerian Army had executed over 250 similar projects nationwide, including schools, hospitals, and other community facilities.

Nigerian Army