Sophos has released its fifth annual State of Ransomware in Education report, revealing a sharp decline in ransom payments and recovery costs across the sector. The global survey, which included 441 IT and cybersecurity leaders, shows that schools are making progress in combating ransomware, achieving faster recovery rates and blocking more attacks before files are
In a bid to curb the rising cases of Ponzi schemes and financial scams in Nigeria, the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers has announced that it will intensify its investment in education for young Nigerians. The Institute made the promise ahead of its 2025 Annual Stockbrokers’ Conference, scheduled to be held in Abuja from October 16
The Federal Government has confirmed the restructuring of the roles and responsibilities of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI) as part of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening the teaching profession, streamlining education delivery, and ensuring high-quality learning for every Nigerian child. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa,
WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria has commissioned a newly renovated 10-room Teachers’ Quarters in Ogu, Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State. The facility, originally built in 2012, has been upgraded to provide teachers with more modern and conducive accommodation. Chief Finance Officer of APM Terminals Nigeria, Courage Obadagbonyi, said the project is a result of the
Equity Learning Academy (ELA) has opened in Ewatto, Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State, as Nigeria’s first tuition-free digital academy aimed at transforming education for disadvantaged children. Powered by GradeX school management technology, the academy automates attendance, lesson delivery, assessments, and meal distribution. Parents also receive daily digital updates on their children’s progress.
Nigeria’s newly introduced school curriculum, designed to emphasise specialised skills in line with 21st-century work demands, has been hailed as a transformative step for the country’s education sector. However, experts warn its success may be undermined by a shortage of qualified teachers and weak infrastructure, particularly in rural areas. The revised curriculum for basic, secondary,
The Sultan of Sokoto Foundation for Peace and Development has reached a partnership pact with Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) to advance education, healthcare, and youth empowerment across Nigeria. The partnership was unveiled at a courtesy visit by the delegation from the Foundation, led by its Director, Malam Aminu Inuwa Muhammad, at the Council Chamber
The Federal Government has explained the reason behind the reintroduction of Nigerian history as a compulsory subject in the national basic education curriculum. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the purpose is to “foster national identity, unity, patriotism, and responsible citizenship among young Nigerians.” Alausa disclosed this in a statement made available to
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has stated that developing Nigeria’s education system is expensive and requires the support of stakeholders beyond the government. The governor spoke in Ilorin during the presentation of full scholarships to 12 outstanding pupils from public schools under the Kwara State Education Trust Fund (Kwara-ETF). The awards will cover the
Prof Ahmad Ladan Ala, Sokoto State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, has queried the principals of Government Secondary School (GSS) Tureta and Junior Secondary School (JSS) Bissalam over absenteeism, lax supervision, and poor staff and student attendance. The disciplinary action followed an unscheduled monitoring exercise carried out by the commissioner on Tuesday across selected
