Dr Lydia Odedeji, wife of the Bishop of Lagos West Diocese in the Anglican Communion, has described Nigeria’s rising number of out-of-school children as a “ticking time bomb” that could endanger the nation’s future. Speaking at the 26th annual Women’s Conference of the Diocese in Ipaja, Lagos, she cited UNICEF figures showing that over 10.2
Some of Britain’s leading boarding schools are set to visit Lagos and Abuja this September for the UK Boarding Schools Week. The event, organised by Mark Brooks Education, will give Nigerian families a chance to meet representatives from ten prestigious schools, including Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cheltenham College, Concord College, Culford School, and Roedean. Activities
Study Now Xperience Targets Aspiring Students Study Now, a fast-growing student recruitment agency, has unveiled the Study Now Xperience, a series of Study abroad expos that will take place in five African cities. The events will run between September and October 2025 in Port Harcourt, Abuja, Lagos, Accra, and Nairobi, giving aspiring students a chance
The Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board (BASUBEB) has directed all 20 local government chairmen in the state to dismiss teachers who abandon their duties. Speaking at the launch of the 2025/2026 school enrolment campaign in Kirfi LGA, BASUBEB Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Mohammed, said the move would serve as a warning and push teachers to
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has boosted banking education with the commissioning of a state-of-the-art Bankers Hall at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State. The 160-seater digitalised facility, unveiled on August 28, is an endowment project aimed at equipping future banking professionals with modern skills. CIBN President, Prof. Pius Olanrewaju, described the hall
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has met with the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) to address pressing issues affecting polytechnic education. At the Abuja meeting, NAPS, led by its President, Comrade Eshiofune Paul Oghayan, presented a 10-point demand to the federal government. Key among them are full inclusion of polytechnic students in
Teach For Nigeria (TFN) has inducted 502 new Fellows and 93 school leaders into its flagship fellowship program aimed at transforming education in underserved communities. The induction, held under the theme “One Classroom, Infinite Possibilities. The Future Is Now!”, brought together the ninth cohort of Fellows and the fifth group of school leaders. The school
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has urged the Nigerian government to restructure the education sector to meet global standards. Speaking in Abuja, the centre’s Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Lucy Abagi, said the current system is failing to provide students with the right platforms to explore their talents and compete internationally. She stressed that
Schools in Benue, Niger, and Katsina are now being used as shelters for thousands of people displaced by bandit attacks, leaving many children out of class. In Benue, communities such as Guma, Logo, Agatu, Kwande, Gwer West, Apa, and even Makurdi have had their schools occupied for years, disrupting normal teaching. Parents say only those
More Nigerian states and schools are beginning to stop the popular “sign-out” tradition, which used to be a joyful way for students to celebrate the end of school. On July 24, 2025, Sokoto State banned the practice in all secondary schools, saying it often leads to destructive behaviour and damage to school property. Soon after,
