When Mrs Chizoba Darlington drops off her two-year-old son at a “Jeleosimi” centre in her neighbourhood, she feels a mix of relief and resignation. Relief, because she can go about her daily business without distraction. Resignation, because she never imagined she would have to rely on what was once seen as a modest day-care option
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had approved a significant reform for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). From October 6, no Nigerian graduate will be mobilised or exempted from NYSC without showing proof that they have complied with the National Education Repository and Databank (NERD) policy. This applies to graduates from Nigerian schools, polytechnics, colleges, or
Parents of students at Admiralty University of Nigeria (AUN), Delta State, have voiced frustration over the school’s decision to restrict hostel spaces for the 2025/2026 academic session. In a statement signed by its PRO, Makut Alfred Mashat, the university said only freshers (100-level and direct entry) and final-year students would be prioritised for hostel allocation.
Parents and guardians whose children and wards attend the Admiralty University of Nigeria (AUN) in Delta State are gripped with fear over the accommodation crisis at the school. While the problem may not be entirely unrelated to the increased student population and infrastructural capacity, parents demand an urgent solution. They express concern over the limited
Parents in Awka have welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to make tuition at Federal Science and Technical Colleges free, describing it as a significant relief. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday, they stated that the move demonstrates President Bola Tinubu’s concern for the masses and his commitment to building Nigeria’s future
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing free education in all Federal Technical Colleges (FTCs) nationwide. In a statement released on Thursday, the Ministry of Education announced that the government will fully cover tuition and approved charges, including boarding, uniforms, textbooks, medical care, and vocational training. Students in boarding schools are required only
Parents, Students, and Universities are divided over the continued use of the Post-University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) as part of the university admissions process. Some parents and students argue the process imposes financial strain and exposes candidates to travel risks, while others say it remains necessary to assess applicants properly. In Cross River, parent Effanga
Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has pledged to support parents struggling with their children’s school fees as the 2025/2026 academic session begins. Announcing the initiative on his official X handle on Wednesday, Dakolo acknowledged the financial strain families face at the start of every term. “I know it is school fee season, but it is not
The Chief of Staff to Anambra State Governor, Mr Ernest Ezeajughi, has called on parents to take full advantage of the state’s free education policy to secure a brighter future for their children. Speaking in Awka, Ezeajughi stressed that Anambra remains the only state offering pure free education, backed by heavy government investment in schools.
As the new academic session approaches, parents are encouraged to actively support their children in making a smooth transition into university life. Experts note that sending young adults to school in a different state or country often comes with mixed emotions, including excitement, fear, uncertainty, and anxiety. They stress that with proper preparation and support,
