One year after the Federal Government blacklisted degrees from universities in Togo and the Republic of Benin, thousands of Nigerian students continue to pursue higher education in the two countries. Reports indicate that at least 15,000 Nigerians are currently enrolled, despite the risk that their certificates may not be recognised at home. The government had
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has advanced its grassroots sports agenda with the successful staging of the North-East Basic Education Schools Sports (BESS) Games in Yola, Adamawa state. The weeklong competition, held from August 25 to 31, 2025, featured participants from Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, Bauchi, Yobe, and Taraba States. Adamawa State dominated the tournament,
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that drastic reductions in global education funding could force an additional six million children out of school by 2026. The agency projects a significant shortfall in Official Development Assistance (ODA) for education, threatening to reverse progress and deepen the worldwide learning crisis. According to its recent analysis,
Over 35,000 candidates have applied for admission into the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) and the University of Ibadan (UI) for the 2025/2026 academic session, far exceeding the two schools’ available slots. At Unilorin, 21,971 candidates applied for approximately 13,000 admission spaces. According to Prof Kamilu Rauf, Director of the Computer-Based Test Centre, 20,220 applied through
In preparations for its transition from paper-based examinations to Computer-Based Testing (CBT), the National Examinations Council (NECO) has launched a large-scale recruitment drive to actualise its goal. The reform will commence with the November/December 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of Nigeria’s examination system. As part of
The Sokoto State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has begun a statewide school supervision exercise to monitor the implementation of ongoing step-down training for teachers and administrators. The initiative, which was flagged off on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Professor A. L. Ala, aims to ensure that educational standards are
Students of the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) are facing increasing difficulties with campus transportation following the withdrawal of most tricycle operators and the limited availability of shuttle buses. The problem worsened after the federal government raised fuel prices last year, forcing tricycle operators to demand fare increases. When the Student Union Government (SUG) opposed the
The University of Ibadan (UI) Transport Association has clarified operations of its campus transport system, addressing concerns over profit margins, student welfare, and its relationship with the Student Union Government (SUG). Chairman of the association, Mr. Joseph Temitope, popularly known as Dangote, said the association operates strictly under the policies and guidelines of the university
In Oyo State, an increasing number of students are combining formal education with vocational training to strengthen their future careers. Many now dedicate after-school hours and weekends to learning trades such as tailoring, Aso-Ofi weaving, mechanics, and hairdressing. Findings from a recent study show the trend is most prominent in Oyo, though it is also
The University of Toronto has opened applications for the 2026-2027 Mastercard Foundation Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Scholarships. The programme targets recent alumni and graduating students from African Health Collaborative partner universities who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to returning home to strengthen their country’s health systems. Up to three fully funded scholarships will
