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Education

October 6, 2026

Nobel Prize in Physics to be announced today

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences will announce the recipient(s) of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday (today).

Nobel Prize in Physics medal
October 6, 2026

France braces for another day of nationwide student protests over dilapidated schools

France is bracing for a nationwide day of action on Tuesday as pupil protests over school conditions and learning environments enter their second week.

Students rioting in France
October 5, 2026

JAMB to hold UTME in Canada from 2027

The board said the centre would enable eligible Nigerians living in Canada to take the UTME without travelling to Nigeria.

JAMB
October 5, 2026

FG urges Nigerian teachers to harness AI without compromising teaching values

Mr Alausa said machines cannot replace the human qualities at the heart of teaching, despite expanding access to knowledge.

Tunji Alausa
October 5, 2026

Teachers deserve more than occasional commendations: Kayode Ojo

Mr Ojo argued that their welfare, professional development, working environment, and social dignity should remain central to education policies.

School Teachers used to illustrate the story
October 5, 2026

Teachers’ Day: Provost, NAPTAN seek elevated status for teaching

Mr Azeez noted that the country remains among nations with low budget allocations to education.

School Teachers
October 5, 2026

Okpebholo’s SHINE Agenda transforming Edo education, says deputy governor

Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa says the Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration is prioritising education and taking steps to improve teaching and learning.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
October 5, 2026

Hundreds of schools in France shut amid protests

At least 500 schools have closed across France amid student demonstrations against overcrowded classrooms and poor facilities.

French students protesting
October 4, 2026

WAEC appoints Kum as new head of Nigeria office

Mr Kum succeeds Amos Josiah Dangut, the immediate past head of the national office (HNO), now the council’s registrar.

October 4, 2026

UNIZIK introduces digital clearance, certificate systems to reduce graduation delays

The vice-chancellor said the university had also digitised its transcript processing system.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU)