FG condemns immoral ‘sign out’ culture, task schools and parents to curb trend
The Federal Government has raised concern over the growing “sign-out” practice among students in secondary schools and tertiary institutions, which is being linked to immoral behavior. At a government policy awareness event, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), emphasized the need for everyone to work together to stop this harmful […]
South Korea bans mobile phones in classrooms
South Korea has decided to stop students from using mobile phones in classrooms. The country joins other nations trying to reduce social media use among children and teenagers. The National Assembly passed the bill on Wednesday, and it will begin in March next year. Students will not be allowed to use smartphones or similar devices […]
FG shuts 22 illegal tertiary institutions
The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has closed 22 colleges operating illegally across Nigeria. The illegal institutions were uncovered during a nationwide inspection targeting unregistered colleges of education. The Commission confirmed the closures, stating, “We have identified and shut down 22 unauthorized colleges operating in the country.” In addition, the NCCE carried out […]
Hope: Akwa Ibom boy who was branded a witch, stigmatized and left to d!e graduates from primary school
Back in January 2016, a moving photo of Danish aid worker Anja Ringgren Lovén giving water to a weak, starving two-year-old boy in Akwa Ibom captured the world’s attention. The child, later named Hope, had been rejected by his own family, accused of being a witch, and left to die. For months, little Hope wandered […]
UNIZIK Reacts Following The D3ath Of Diabetic Law Student At University Medical Centre
Nnamdi Azikiwe University has shared the results of its inquiry into the death of a 100-level law student. Isabella Chioma Ajana passed away on July 9, 2025, three days after she was taken to the university’s medical centre due to complications from diabetes. According to her roommates at Elmada hostel, they lost their room key […]
‘WAEC bastardising Nigerian education process’ – Stakeholders rue 2025 WASSCE outcome
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector have raised concerns over the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results released by WAEC. INFOLAND reports that the council officially made the results available on August 4, 2025, for school candidates. Out of 1,969,313 students who sat for the exam, only 754,545 candidates, representing 38.32%, scored credit […]
Edo state government bans Nursery and Primary graduation parties
The Edo State Government has announced major changes in the education system, including a ban on graduation parties for nursery and primary school pupils. According to the Ministry, these new measures will start in the 2025/2026 academic year and are designed to ensure steady, consistent, and high-quality learning throughout Edo schools. As part of the […]
UNIZIK bans final-year students from organizing final examination signing out ceremonies
The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has announced a ban on final-year students organizing signing-out celebrations after their last exams. In most Nigerian schools, graduating students usually hold signing-out parades to mark the completion of their final examinations. However, in a statement released on Tuesday, August 20, and signed by the Registrar, Dr. […]
Colleges of education can now run degree programmes – Minister of Education says
The Federal Government has introduced a major reform that allows Colleges of Education in Nigeria to run their own degree programmes alongside the National Certificate in Education (NCE), without the need to partner with universities. Speaking at the National Summit in Abuja on Tuesday, August 19, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who was […]
Lady shares her mum’s heartwarming reaction after revealing she is graduating with a first class
A young Nigerian woman, identified as Koffo, has touched many hearts online after posting a video of her mother’s reaction to the news that she would be graduating with a first-class degree. According to Koffo, her mother went through countless struggles to support her education. She recalled moments when her mum had to sell personal […]