Proxy Caught Sitting ICAN Exam For Taraba Finance Commissioner Sarah Adi
A major controversy has erupted after reports revealed that a proxy was caught writing the ICAN (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria) examination on behalf of Taraba State Finance Commissioner, Sarah Adi. The shocking discovery has sparked outrage among Nigerians, who have raised questions about integrity in public service and the credibility of such professional […]
Secondary Schools with unqualified teachers to lose WAEC and NECO accreditation – FG
The Federal Government has announced that all teachers in public and private secondary schools must be certified. Schools that fail to meet this requirement will no longer be allowed to serve as centres for WAEC, NECO, and other national examinations. The directive was released in a memo on Thursday, September 11, by the Minister of […]
UN report places Nigeria 4th globally in attacks on school children
A new United Nations report has ranked Nigeria as the fourth country in the world with the highest number of violent attacks on school children during armed conflicts. The 2024 UN Secretary-General’s report on children and armed conflict, released in 2025, revealed 41,370 verified attacks. This figure marks the highest number of child-related violations recorded […]
Abia government bans mid-school transfers for SS2 and SS3 students
The Abia State Government has introduced a rule that stops students from moving to another school between Senior Secondary 2 (SS2) and Senior Secondary 3 (SS3). The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi, announced the new rule on Tuesday, September 9, in Umuahia. The ban affects both public and private schools and is […]
Increase in school fees is not the fault of proprietors or a way to extort parents- Nigerian school owner says
As the new academic year began on Monday, September 8, parents across Nigeria expressed frustration over the sudden rise in school fees. Many struggled with the added financial pressure of paying more for their children’s education. Private schools in different parts of the country adjusted their tuition fees just before students returned to class. This […]
Plateau assembly bans yearly purchase of text books
The Plateau State House of Assembly has ordered an end to the yearly compulsory purchase of textbooks by parents, calling the practice unfair and financially burdensome. The move followed a motion by Hon. Joseph Bukar of Shendam Constituency, seconded by Hon. Mathew Kwarpo Sylvanus of Mangu South. Bukar explained that forcing parents to buy new […]
Secondary School Girl Goes Viral After Winning Best In Nearly All Subjects
A Nigerian secondary school student, Ogechukwu Enemchukwu, has gained nationwide attention for her amazing academic achievements, earning admiration on social media. Her mother, Ebele Enemchukwu, first shared Ogechukwu’s story in a heartfelt post, which quickly went viral. She highlighted her daughter’s consistent excellence and dedication to her studies over the years. From JSS1 to SS1, […]
‘Overstay your Visa and you’ll be deported’ —UK warns foreign students
The UK government has started directly warning foreign students that staying in the country after their visas expire could result in deportation. The Home Office said the warning comes as more students on study visas later apply for asylum, even when the situation in their home countries hasn’t changed. For the first time, students are […]
Stanford University officer disputes Kemi Badenoch’s claim of pre-med school offer
Kemi Badenoch, leader of the UK Conservative Party, is facing questions after a former Stanford admissions officer disputed her claim of being offered a place in a pre-med program at the university. Badenoch has said she was admitted to a pre-med program at Stanford when she was 16, using the story to show her determination […]
Salary crisis: ASUU shuts down academic activities in Ondo varsity
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), has told its members to stop teaching due to the Ondo State Government’s failure to clear unpaid salaries and allowances. The directive was shared in a memo signed by the AAUA ASUU Chairperson, Dr. Boluwaji Oshodi, and Secretary, Dr. Olusegun Taiwo, which […]