The Federal Government plans to start computer-based Senior School Certificate Examinations (CBT SSCE) next year, but many Nigerians say the country is not yet ready. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said all NECO and WAEC examinations will go fully digital by 2026. While this move may reduce examination fraud and speed up the process,
The Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) has restated its commitment to giving children, especially those of security personnel—quality education, moral guidance, and full development. During the annual Prize Giving Day of DEPOWA Nursery, Primary, and Secondary School, DEPOWA President, Mrs Oghogho Musa, highlighted significant improvements under her leadership. The proposed upgrades include painting
Sam Obi, the founder of tech company SimplifiedIQ, is sponsoring 500 students through the Project Tutored 2025 programme. This project is being done in partnership with the Evergreen Initiative, a group that works to help young Nigerians access quality education and develop strong leadership skills. With support from Sam Obi, students in different parts of
President Bola Tinubu has told his education team to stop university and college workers from going on strike again. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, revealed this during an interview on Channels Television. Alausa said the Federal Government is now meeting regularly with school unions like ASUU, NASU, SSANU, and COEASU to prevent future problems.
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has directed the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to ensure that the student loan programme lasts for many years. The programme, which offers interest-free loans to Nigerian students, is seen as a significant step toward improving access to higher education. Speaking in Abuja, NELFUND’s Managing Director, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, described
Professor Toyin Falola has called on African leaders and educators to introduce science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education early in the lives of African girls. Speaking during the Toyin Falola Interviews, a virtual platform for discussing Africa’s challenges, he was joined by top scientists and experts from Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, and the USA.
Fidelity Bank has donated 1,000 solar-powered school bags to pupils in public primary schools across Ogun State. The donation is part of the bank’s “Lighting Young Minds” initiative, aimed at helping children study better, especially in areas without regular electricity. The solar-powered bags allow pupils to read at night without using candles or kerosene lamps,
Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Ondo State, has pledged to eliminate the situations affecting the State’s education sector’s income. To achieve this, the commissioner is targeting unregistered private schools, ensuring they register with the Ondo State Ministry of Education. Ajibefun stated that the ministry has partnered with the Ondo State Internal
Opay, a fintech company, has partnered with Brace-Up, the Young Foundation to influence students through its Back-to-School project. The organisations have begun their outreach in Ibadan schools on July 23, 2025, and will continue in September. Through the project, the organisations aim to donate educational materials to over 650 students in various secondary schools in
The Babcock University Open, Distance and e-Learning Centre (BUCODeL) has graduated its first set of students. The institution graduated 42 students in the accounting department, while 12 finished their Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme. Oluseyi Ogunseitan and Rukiyat Sulaimon, the two overall best students from each graduating class, received commendation letters and ₦300,000 from
