Ogun SUBEB inducts 104 new head teachers
The Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has inducted 104 newly appointed headteachers to lead public primary schools across the state. The ceremony took place at the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Hall, Kuto, Abeokuta, with Chairman Olalekan Ifede emphasizing the role of headteachers in transforming basic education. Ifede highlighted that the quality of […]
Senate queries JAMB over UTME charges, demands relief for students
The Nigerian Senate has questioned the examination fees charged by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, saying many students struggle to afford the ₦3,500 UTME cost. Lawmakers raised the issue during a budget defence session, noting the current economic hardship facing families. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions, Amos Yohanna, called for a […]
Ogun to eliminate examination malpractice in schools – Commissioner
The Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Abayomi Arigbabu, has pledged that the state government will eliminate examination malpractice in both public and private schools. He gave the assurance during a stakeholders’ meeting held at Lisabi Grammar School in Abeokuta, stressing that the ministry is determined to close all loopholes that encourage cheating. […]
Ogun: 10 prison inmates gain admission into College of Education
Ten inmates at the Old Abeokuta Custodial Centre in Ibara, Ogun State, have been given a fresh chance at education after securing admission into Yewa Central College of Education. The inmates, made up of seven men and three women, will study different courses at the college under a free education arrangement for the 2025/2026 academic […]
Tenure of new education secretaries subject to one-year performance review – Jigawa govt
The Jigawa State Government has announced that the tenure of newly appointed education secretaries across the state will be tied to a one-year performance review. The move is aimed at improving accountability and ensuring that education administrators deliver measurable results in their various local government areas. Government officials explained that the one-year assessment will focus […]
NOUN confers degrees on six inmates at Kuje custodial centre
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has awarded university degrees to six inmates at the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja. The ceremony marked a major milestone for prison education in Nigeria and showed how learning can change lives, even behind bars. Officials described the event as a step toward reform and rehabilitation. According to […]
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. […]
Senate passes bill prescribing 14-year jail term for sexual harassment in tertiary institutions
The Nigerian Senate has passed a new bill that aims to tackle sexual harassment in universities and other tertiary institutions. The bill introduces strong penalties for offenders, including a 14-year jail term for anyone found guilty of sexually harassing students. Lawmakers say the law is meant to protect students, especially young women, from abuse and […]
Replace expulsion with academic reforms, give students second chance – NANS
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Committee (JCC) Kano Axis, has appealed to education leaders in Kano State to focus on reform and support for students instead of expulsion. The student body launched a new campaign called “Education Over Expulsion”, pushing for policies that encourage second chances for struggling students rather than […]
Kebbi Assembly passes bill to establish senior secondary education board
The Kebbi State House of Assembly has approved a bill to create a Senior Secondary Education Board, aimed at improving the management and quality of senior secondary education across the state. The bill’s passage marks a significant step toward strengthening educational structures and aligning them with national standards. The bill was passed during the plenary […]