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Friday, January 16, 2026

Education

January 8, 2026

Lagos demands strict safety compliance as schools set to resume

“All should make sure that their wards are adequately prepared for the resumption of academic activities for the new term,” Mr Alli-Balogun added.

Jamiu Alli-Balogun
January 7, 2026

Abia teachers threaten indefinite strike over welfare

The ultimatum, which expired at midnight on January 12, followed what the union described as government inaction on issues raised earlier in a December 19, 2025, communiqué.

Abia Governor, Alex Otti
January 7, 2026

Bandit Attacks: UN seeks protection of civilians, schools in Nigeria

On January 3, more than 30 people were reportedly killed and an unspecified number abducted after an attack on a village market in Kasuwan Daji, Borgu LGA, in Niger.

Kidnapped Niger schoolchildren
January 5, 2026

FG introduces measures to curb examination malpractices 

Ms Boriowo said the new initiative was part of the ongoing reforms to strengthen credibility and public confidence in Nigeria’s assessment system.

Tunji Alausa
January 4, 2026

Kebbi directs schools located in urban areas to resume Monday

She schools located on the outskirts of towns and in remote areas were exempted from the resumption order.

Kebbi State
January 2, 2026

Anambra to recruit more teachers, improve learning quality, says Soludo

The governor assured that his administration would continue to provide a conducive learning environment.

Governor Chukwuma Soludo
January 2, 2026

University of Gambia renames faculty after Akinwumi Adesina, President Barrow unveils plaque

President Adama Barrow unveiled a plaque on Wednesday formally designating the faculty as the Dr Akinwumi Adesina School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.

Dr Akinwumi Adesina School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.
December 31, 2025

FG will sign ASUU 2009 agreement in January: Tunji Alausa 

Mr Alausa stated that the government will effect salary adjustments for members of academic staff.

Tunji Alausa
December 31, 2025

NBTE approves HND programme on AI for Katsina institute

Mr Gafai said, “This approval followed a successful accreditation and resource inspection exercise conducted by NBTE.”

National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) logo
December 31, 2025

Bandit Attacks: Yobe government to reopen schools on January 5

The Yobe government says all boarding schools that shut down on November 23 for security reasons will reopen on January 5, 2026.

Pupils in class