7 August 2026
Technology

Teach For Nigeria Announces Graduation of 398 Fellows

Teach For Nigeria, a non-profit organisation focused on tackling educational inequity, has graduated 398 Fellows and School Leaders, reinforcing its mission to mobilise leaders committed to building a more inclusive education system across the country. The graduation ceremony, held recently at Greensprings School, along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos State, marked a significant milestone in

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CSR in Education

Konga Flags Off Back-to-School Campaign to Support Students

Popular Nigerian e-commerce platform, Konga, has officially announced the launch of its Back to School Campaign. The campaign began on August 1 and will run through August 31. This nationwide campaign is strategically designed to support students, parents, teachers, and educational institutions with mouthwatering deals as they prepare for the new academic session. According to

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Examination Bodies

WAEC Blames New Rules for Drop in Results

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says there has been a significant decline in student performance in the just-released 2025 WASSCE, linking it to the new anti-malpractice measures. Out of over 1.9 million candidates, only 38.32% passed five subjects, including English and Mathematics. This is a significant fall from 72.12% recorded in 2024. WAEC’s Head

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States

Governor Oyebanji Inspects New 80-Bed Teaching Hospital Ward

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has paid a surprise visit to the site of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) in Ado-Ekiti. This was to enable him to inspect the ongoing construction of a new 80-bed multipurpose ward. The visit afforded the governor and his team the chance to have a first-hand assessment of

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Universities

Bauchi University Hosts Unity Cultural Festival

The Vice Chancellor of Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Professor Fatimah Tahir, has described the school as a symbol of national unity and culture. She made this known during the university’s first Cultural Festival and Exhibition (SAZUCEF 2025) held in Gadau, Bauchi State. The event, organised by the Centre for Languages and Culture Studies, featured dances,

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States

Sokoto Nears Completion of Abandoned Teaching Hospital

The Sokoto State Government is set to complete the long-abandoned multi-billion-naira Teaching Hospital in Kasarawa. The hospital project, which began during the time of former Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, had been left unfinished for years due to a lack of funds and administrative delays. Now, under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Aliyu, the project is

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Universities

RSU Celebrates Fubara’s Impactful Legacy

Rivers State University (RSU) has confirmed the arrest of two students involved in separate theft cases in its hostels. According to a statement by the Registrar, Mrs. I.B.S. Harry, a female student was caught stealing money and clothes in Hostel C. In contrast, a male student was found with a stolen laptop in Hostel F.

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Universities

RSU Celebrates Fubara’s Impactful Legacy

Rivers State University (RSU) has honoured Emeritus Professor Dagogo Fubara, the first African Professor of Geodesy, for his significant contributions to the Niger Delta and national development. Speaking at a book presentation held to mark Fubara’s 87th birthday and 60th wedding anniversary, RSU Vice Chancellor, Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi, praised the professor’s role in solving environmental

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Universities

UNIBEN Named Sports Centre of Excellence

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has been selected as the Sports Centre of Excellence for Nigeria’s South-South region, following a presidential directive to boost sports development across the country. As part of this move, UNIBEN’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Edoba Omoregie, SAN, has been appointed to serve on a high-powered Ministerial Committee. The committee was set

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News

Students Urge Action for Out-of-School Children

Graduating students of Kadwel International Schools, Kaduna, have called on the government and Nigerians to support education for out-of-school children urgently. Speaking at the school’s third graduation ceremony, tagged “The Class of Truth,” Head Boy Sudais Bashir said education is a right that every Nigerian child deserves. He urged the government to provide free, quality

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