The Federal Government has launched the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF). This loan scheme provides eligible tertiary institution staff with up to ₦10 million to support their welfare and development. The initiative, unveiled during a high-level stakeholder engagement session held in Abuja, aims to promote financial stability, improve quality of life, and support career
Nasarawa State will host the 5th edition of the Federal Education Sector Games (FEDUGAM) from August 4 to 10, 2025, in Lafia. The announcement came during a visit by a delegation from the Federal Ministry of Education to the State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Kwanta Yakubu. The two-member delegation, comprising Consultant Okeyinka Matthew and
The Federal Government has approved 12 years as the new minimum age for admission into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) for pupils who have completed six years of primary education. This development is contained in a new policy document on Non-State Schools, unveiled last week by the Federal Ministry of Education. The directive aligns with
The Federal Government has announced that the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO), will transition from being administered within schools to Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres. According to the Federal Government, private and public CBT centres will be used for the 2026 examinations.
The Federal Ministry of Education has expressed concern over the persistent issue of examination malpractice within Nigeria’s education system. This was stated in a press release on Monday, signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations. The Ministry noted that the unethical practice continues to erode the integrity of academic credentials and poses
