NRS Academy inaugurates curriculum review committee on national tax education reform
The Nigeria Revenue Service has launched a Curriculum Review Committee through the NRS Academy to improve taxation education in Nigerian institutions. The committee was inaugurated on February 24, 2026, at the academy in Durumi to support a more modern tax administration system. Speaking during the inauguration, the Director of the academy, Adeolu Akinyemi, said the […]
Benue State announces free education for all public school pupils
The Benue State government has announced a new policy granting free education to all pupils attending public primary and secondary schools. Officials say the initiative is designed to ease financial pressure on families and ensure that every child has access to learning regardless of economic background. Authorities explained that the decision forms part of broader […]
CHRAN raises alarm over JAMB’s failure to recognize Akwa Ibom University of Education
A civil rights organisation in Akwa Ibom State, the Centre for Human Rights Accountability Network (CHRAN), has expressed concern over JAMB’s refusal to recognize the Akwa Ibom State University of Education, Afaha Nsit, for the 2026/2027 UTME. The institution was upgraded from a College of Education to a university by the state government in December […]
Reps order suspension of CBT rollout for WAEC 2026 exams
The House of Representatives has ordered the suspension of the proposed Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). The directive came after lawmakers expressed concern that many schools and students across Nigeria are not adequately prepared for the full digital transition. […]
Strike: NASS intervenes in ASUU, FG dispute
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to quickly return to negotiations and find a lasting solution to the current impasse that led to the union’s two-week warning strike. This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Oluwaseun Whinghan, member […]
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 […]
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 […]
New York tells Trump administration they won’t comply with its demands to end diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools
New York State has told the Trump administration that it will not follow its order to stop diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in public schools. In a letter to the U.S. Department of Education, Daniel Morton-Bentley, a top lawyer at New York’s Education Department, said the federal government does not have the power to […]
President Trump to sign order to shut down Department of Education, White House says
President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an executive order to shut down the U.S. Department of Education, according to a fact sheet from the White House. The signing event is scheduled to take place at the White House on Thursday. The order directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin the process of closing the […]