Abuja — In a move widely regarded as a bold step towards restoring Nigeria’s cultural memory and fostering civic consciousness, the Federal Government has officially reintroduced History as a compulsory subject across all levels of basic education in the country. This landmark decision, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Education under the leadership of the
Minna, Niger State | September 17, 2025 The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal, revealing that 818,492 candidates, representing 60.26% of the 1,358,339 who sat for the June/July exams, obtained five credits including English Language and Mathematics.A total of 1,367,210 candidates had registered, with
Abuja, Nigeria | September 17, 2025 The Federal Government has commended state governments for their improved commitment to basic education financing through increased access to the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) counterpart funds. Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, made the remarks in Abuja on Wednesday while receiving an update from UBEC officials on the
Abuja, Nigeria | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has reaffirmed its determination to sustain its nationwide crackdown on unaccredited institutions, popularly referred to as “mushroom” polytechnics, which falsely present themselves as legitimate tertiary institutions.According to the Board, these entities undermine the federal government’s commitment to providing quality technical education
The Vice-Chancellor of the African School of Economics (ASE), Abuja, Prof. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has urged Nigerians, particularly the youth, to shun the culture of immediate gratification and embrace patience, consistency, and perseverance. Prof. Adedimeji gave the advice while delivering an address titled “Learning is Relearning and Unlearning” at a two-day capacity-building training organised by ASE
Abeokuta | September 12, 2025 — The Ogun State Government has issued new directives to schools, barring extravagant graduation ceremonies and enforcing stricter rules on textbook usage, as part of measures to reduce the financial pressure on parents and restore focus to the core goals of education. Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi
Abuja | September 12, 2025 — The Federal Government has announced the inclusion of 26 new trade areas in the national technical education curriculum, a move aimed at equipping Nigerian youths with industry-relevant skills to meet modern workforce demands. The update, unveiled by the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) in Abuja, reflects government
Abuja | September 11, 2025 The Federal Government has issued a decisive directive barring schools that employ unqualified teachers from serving as centres for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations. The Ministry of Education explained that the move is part of ongoing reforms to restore credibility in Nigeria’s
Lagos, Nigeria – September 11, 2025 The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has dismissed reports suggesting that technical glitches were responsible for malpractice alerts issued during its 2025/2026 Post-UTME screening exercise.In a statement released on Wednesday, the university clarified that the malpractice notifications were based on verifiable evidence of infractions recorded during the online screening held
In a strategic move to elevate Qur’anic education and strengthen religious scholarship across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, key institutions responsible for Islamic affairs at the Two Holy Mosques have convened to bolster their collaborative efforts. The Presidency of Religious Affairs, through its General Administration for Qur’an Circles and Online Recitations, recently held a high-level
