FG Suspends Proposed WAEC, NECO Registration Fee Hike
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has suspended the proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), pending wider consultations with stakeholders. The Federal Ministry of Education announced the decision in a statement issued on Monday by […]
Atiku Knocks FG Over Suspended WAEC, NECO Fee Hike
By Zainab Bakare Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Federal Government over its handling of the proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 WAEC and NECO Senior School Certificate Examinations, describing the policy as poorly conceived. Reacting to the government’s decision to suspend the planned […]
Alausa to Unveil Tinubu’s Education Reforms at Abuja Summit
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Education Minister Tunji Alausa will lead discussions on President Bola Tinubu’s education reforms at the 2026 Education Summit on July 15 in Abuja. The summit, organised by the Education Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ECAN), has as theme: “Three Years of the Tinubu Administration: Assessing Reforms, Progress, and Challenges in Nigeria’s Education Sector.” […]
NILDS DG Urges Staff to develop Multi-lingual Skills
By Anayo Akwitti The need for the acquisition of extra lingual capabilities has become an advantage in today’s world especially with the continuing free movement across the African continent and beyond by Nigerians. Director General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Professor Sulaiman Abubakar reiterated this position by calling on the management […]
NELFUND Probes 34 Schools Over Tuition Refund Delays
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has launched an investigation into 34 tertiary institutions over allegations that they failed to refund students whose tuition fees were paid twice under the Federal Government’s student loan scheme. Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this during a televised interview, saying the probe was triggered […]
FG Unveils Major NYSC Reforms, Plans Adire Uniforms
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has announced sweeping reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), including plans to replace the traditional khaki uniform with locally produced Adire fabric and introduce a deployment system that aligns corps members with their academic qualifications. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed the plans during a […]
FG Welcomes End of Oyo Teachers’ Strike
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has welcomed the suspension of the teachers’ strike in Oyo State, describing it as a major victory for dialogue and a boost for uninterrupted learning in public schools. The resolution followed sustained engagements involving the Federal Ministry of Education, the Oyo State Government and the leadership of the Nigeria […]
Tinubu Says NYSC Reforms Will Boost Youth Employability
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has explained that the recently approved reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) are designed to equip young Nigerians with practical skills, enhance their employability, and prepare them for greater contributions to national development. The President said the reforms, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday, […]
Parents Say 37 Students Missing After Borno School Attack
By Chinedu Echianu Parents of students at Government Day Secondary School, Lassa, in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State say at least 37 students remain missing following Monday’s terrorist attack on the school. The attack occurred while students were reportedly sitting for the National Examinations Council (NECO) examination. Security authorities had earlier confirmed that […]
NILDS, UNIBEN Launch PhD Programmes in Law, Governance
By Anayo Akwitti The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) and University of Benin (UNIBEN) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and expanded their academic collaboration with the launch of doctoral programmes in law, policy and legislation as well as social science, politics, and governance. According to a statement by NILDS, the […]