Abuja, Nigeria | September 9, 2025 The Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association of Nigeria (COSFAN) has expressed deep concern over the state of Nigeria’s education system and the country’s broader governance challenges, urging urgent reforms to prevent further decline. Speaking during a stakeholders’ forum in Abuja, the association noted that the current trajectory of
Uyo, Nigeria | September 9, 2025 — The Akwa Ibom State Government has rolled out an enrollment campaign targeted at reducing the rising number of out-of-school children as preparations for the new academic session intensify. The initiative, spearheaded by the State Ministry of Education, aims to ensure that every school-aged child in the state has
Abuja, Nigeria | September 9, 2025 — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed startling cases of malpractice in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with thousands of candidates implicated in biometric fraud and artificial intelligence-driven impersonation. According to findings from a special investigative panel, JAMB uncovered 4,251 cases of fingerprint manipulation
Ede, Osun State – September 6, 2025 The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Dr. Sani Man Yahaya, has praised the administration of President Bola Tinubu for introducing the National Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), describing it as a transformative initiative for Nigeria’s education sector. Dr. Yahaya stated that the program has ensured that no interested
Abuja, Nigeria | September 4, 2025 The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has renewed its push for better remuneration for Nigerian professors, heightening tensions in its long-running face-off with the Federal Government. Verified reports from reputable outlets, including Punch (August 28, 30), Daily Trust, and Legit.ng, confirm that Nigerian professors currently earn between ₦525,000
September 4, 2025 The Federal Government has committed ₦90 billion to support the education of 400,000 students in public tertiary institutions across Nigeria through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The intervention is part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to ensure access to affordable higher education and reduce the financial burden on students
Abuja, Nigeria – September 3, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Yahaya Isa Bunkure as the new Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State. The announcement was contained in a statement released on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, titled
September 3, 2025 In a landmark move aimed at transforming Nigeria’s educational landscape, the Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive overhaul of the national curriculum, reducing subject overload and prioritising skill acquisition and global competitiveness. This strategic policy shift was announced in Abuja by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, in
September 3, 2025 – Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, and Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, have hailed the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for marking her 65th birthday with a symbolic gift to the nation by requesting donations to the National Library Fund in place of personal presents.
The grand halls of the Radisson Blu Hotel, GRA Ikeja, glittered with pride and promise as young Muslim achievers in Nigeria were honoured for attaining First Class honours in their academic pursuits. It was the Second Muslim First-Class Graduates Reception, a gathering that merged excellence with faith, celebrating the next generation of Muslim intellectuals. The
