Only about a third of Nigerian schools have basic handwashing facilities, according to new data from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The agency said 35 per cent of schools have access to soap and water, while just eight per cent of Nigerians can correctly demonstrate proper handwashing techniques. It warned that poor hygiene continues
Educators and students in Nigeria have been urged to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) in education while maintaining critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The call came during a quarterly forum themed “Artificial Intelligence: Turning Disruption into Advantage,” held at Bature, Victoria Island, Lagos, as part of the ‘Thinking Reimagined’ series by Live Abundantly. Founder Dr Ama
Personal Excellence Coach, Adebayo Ajayi, has urged Nigerian universities and training centres to adopt more practical, hands-on methods of teaching to improve innovation and competitiveness. Ajayi, who wrote the book “Living Excellently” and founded Success Within International, said that practical learning is more effective than theoretical instruction. He explained that mentorship and real-life exposure can
The Federal Government states that it is committed to overhauling Nigeria’s education system to restore the dignity of teaching and equip young people with the skills necessary for the 21st century. Education Minister Moruf Alausa made the remarks at a colloquium marking the 80th birthday of the former Minister, Prof. Tunde Adeniran, at the University
The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed that female students in public schools are permitted to wear the hijab as part of their official uniform. The clarification follows complaints from parents and reports that some schools had denied entry to students wearing the religious head covering. Dr Nurain Adeniran, Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education
Nigerian schools have been encouraged to participate in a new international competition that rewards innovation in education. The Global Schools Prize, launched by the Varkey Foundation in partnership with UNESCO, will distribute $1 million across 10 categories, with one overall winner receiving $500,000. Organisers say the award aims to spotlight schools as centres of innovation
Dignitaries, colleagues, family and students gathered at the Government Girls Senior College Complex, Iyana Ipaja, Lagos, to celebrate the retirement of Alhaja Motunrayo Risqat Mumuni, Principal of Orile Agege Community Junior High School. Alhaja Mumuni retired on September 24 after 35 years in the Lagos State teaching service. The ceremony, themed “35 Years of Meritorious
When the National Examinations Council (NECO) released the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) results, one headline stood out: Kano State had produced the best-performing students in the country. In a year when over 1.3 million candidates took the examinations, Kano’s 68,159 candidates outperformed even the likes of Lagos and Oyo, long regarded as academic
The Sokoto State government has suspended the principals of Government Secondary School, Lambar Tureta, and Junior Secondary School, Bissalam, after they were repeatedly found absent from duty. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Professor Ahmad Ladan Ala, stated that the decision followed a series of unscheduled inspections in which the officials failed to appear. Vice
Rising back-to-school expenses in Ondo State have once again drawn attention to the challenges many Nigerian families face in keeping children in classrooms. In Akoko South East and South West, over 100 students received school supplies at the close of a holiday lessons programme supported by Senator Jide Ipinsagba of Ondo North. The initiative distributed
