Private school owners in Ogbomoso North, Oyo State, have raised alarm over what they called the crippling impact of multiple taxation on their operations. The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), in a statement signed by its chairman, Wale Ojewumi, urged governments at all levels to stop seeing them as rivals and instead
The 19th edition of the ÆLEX Annual Lecture, one of Nigeria’s respected platforms for legal and economic dialogue, will take place on October 14 in Lagos. This year’s theme is “Rule of Law and Economic Development: The Nigerian Experience.” Speaking on the upcoming event, Adedapo Tunde-Olowu, SAN, Managing Partner at ÆLEX, said: “The rule of
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had approved a significant reform for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). From October 6, no Nigerian graduate will be mobilised or exempted from NYSC without showing proof that they have complied with the National Education Repository and Databank (NERD) policy. This applies to graduates from Nigerian schools, polytechnics, colleges, or
A senior lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Dr Ovunda Ihunwo, has raised alarm over the growing culture of “sign-out” jamborees in Nigerian universities. He said that many of the students who participate in the celebrations are not academically qualified to graduate and called on parents to be more cautious before joining in
Two weeks after schools resumed for the 2025/2026 session, many primary and secondary schools across Nigeria are still battling to implement the new curriculum introduced by the Federal Government. A significant challenge is getting students to choose and learn at least one trade subject; however, the significant challenges include a shortage of teachers and a
In 1978, Nigerian students rose in unison and shook the country. What started as anger over a slight increase in school feeding allowance became one of the most remembered protests in Nigeria’s history. It was called the “Ali Must Go” protest, and it left lessons that are still relevant today. The issue began when the
For Titilola (surname withheld), an Ogun State-based Point of Sale (PoS) operator, the dream of studying for a master’s degree in the United Kingdom has suddenly turned into a terrible nightmare. What started as a hopeful journey in 2022 ended with her family in debt, her husband involved in an accident, and a shocking 10-year
Stakeholders in Bauchi State have urged the state government to prioritise gender-responsive education financing in the 2026 budget to promote inclusive learning opportunities for girls. The call was made on Tuesday at the Girls’ Budget Townhall themed “Our Voices, Our Budget: Girls Speak for Inclusive Education 2026,” organised by the Young Leaders Network (YLN) in
The Chief Executive of a global fund, Ms Aguele, has called on government and other stakeholders to push for stronger education policies to support adolescent mothers facing child marriage and gender-based violence. Her remarks came after the fund’s first-ever global board meeting in Nigeria, which included direct engagement with grassroots partners. During the visit, the
Veteran teacher Oluwaluyi Uzorechi, fondly known as Mummy Perfect Praise, has appealed to the government at all levels to invest more in education and support teachers, rather than focusing mainly on taxing private schools. Uzorechi made the call in Lagos while celebrating 50 years in the teaching profession. She recalled how her journey began in
