The Federal Government has reinstated History as a compulsory subject for pupils from Primary 1 to Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS 3), a move education stakeholders have described as a milestone in curriculum reform. According to the Federal Government, the new framework will streamline the number of subjects taught across primary, junior secondary, senior secondary,
Egbin Power Plc has reassured its commitment to education and sustainable community development as it marked the 10th edition of the Egbin Power Scholarship Awards. Held at the Egbin Power Clubhouse, the ceremony brought together community leaders, parents, teachers, the management team of Egbin Power and beneficiaries to recognise and reward academic excellence across its
Students of the Ogun State College of Nursing Science, Abeokuta, have expressed frustration over what they describe as cumbersome administrative procedures in the institution. A recent report revealed that students complained about the long queues, repeated rejections, and harsh attitudes they face while processing academic documents such as registration forms and clearance papers. “For every
Some candidates who participated in the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Post-UTME screening for the 2025/2026 academic session have raised concerns over technical issues experienced during the exercise. Several candidates alleged that despite following examination guidelines, their results either disappeared from the portal or did not reflect their performance. One candidate reported that his submission initially
Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, has warned prospective students and the general public about fraudulent activities by scammers posing as school representatives. According to a statement released by the school management, fake payment details are being circulated online and through direct messages, urging unsuspecting applicants to pay an “eligibility fee” as part of the admission
The Taraba State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) have launched a new school enrollment campaign to provide free and quality education to children, in a bid to tackle issues like substance abuse, begging, and thuggery. According to a recent UNICEF report, over 10 million children in Nigeria are
Bus drivers operating at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) have expressed concerns over low passenger turnout and rising operational costs, despite fixed fares agreed with the Students’ Union. One of the drivers, Mr. Oludare Sunday, acknowledged the support of the Students’ Union and university management, but lamented that their earnings are being eroded
A six-year-old, Abdulsalam Yusuf, has won gold for Kwara State in Scrabble at the 9th National Youth Games. Yusuf, the youngest athlete at the competition and a Primary One student at Bethel Primary School in Offa, demonstrated a remarkable mastery of complex words and strategic play. The young prodigy credited his success to a combination
The Students’ Union of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has reached an agreement with the school authorities over the recently introduced ₦10,000 fee for extended stay in halls of residence. The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) had directed that only students with valid accommodations during the 2023/2024 session would be eligible to apply for the extension,
The Federal Government has intensified negotiations with the academic and non-academic unions to prevent a nationwide shutdown of tertiary institutions. Education Minister Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, on Sunday, appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP) to suspend
