When Mrs Funke Adedayo, owner of a modest private school in Ogbomoso, received her tenth tax notice of the year, she broke down in tears. “Every week, someone comes with one paper or the other, local government, fire service, environment, signage, education board, even vehicle inspection,” she lamented. “If I pay everyone, I will have
Private school owners in Ogbomoso North, Oyo State, have raised alarm over what they called the crippling impact of multiple taxation on their operations. The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), in a statement signed by its chairman, Wale Ojewumi, urged governments at all levels to stop seeing them as rivals and instead
Prime College, one of Kano’s top private schools, has rejected a state government order to close its doors over a dispute regarding tuition fees. The Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board (PVIB) had directed the school to suspend its 2025/26 fee hike and halt operations, following complaints from some parents. In a statement through
When Pastor Samuel Olatunji, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Trinity University, Lagos, looks back on Nigeria’s education system, his memories are filled with a different kind of society — one where trust, integrity and community were central to daily life. “In the olden days, traders could leave their goods by the roadside
Authorities in Akwa Ibom have closed several private schools found to be operating without approval, warning that unregulated facilities pose a risk to children’s safety. The State Commissioner for Education, Ubong Essien Umoh, led inspections in Uyo and Nsit Ibom, where several schools were shut, including Gracious Steps Royal Academy, Toppers Academy, and Houston International
Private school owners in Edo State say at least 10 proprietors have put up their schools for sale, citing what they describe as excessive taxation by the state government. The concern was raised at a one-day town hall meeting in Benin City, convened by the Coalition of Association of Private Schools (CAPS) to discuss new
Honorable Wemi Jones, Kogi State Commissioner for Education has praised the Proprietors of Private Schools operating in the State for their contributions to the growth and development of the State Education. Jones gave the commendation recently at the Stakeholders meeting with the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) and Association of Model Islamic
The Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority (KSSQAA) has warned private school owners against increasing tuition fees without government approval. The agency reminded proprietors that raising fees or upgrading schools requires express authorisation from the Director-General of KSSQAA, in line with existing regulations. It said any proposed increment must meet certain conditions, including approval at
The Delta State Government has closed six private primary schools in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area, for operating without government approval. The affected schools included Splendour Care, Immortal Dominion Academy, Glorious Height, Magnified Mercy, CossyJully Academy and Ducams Schools. These schools were sealed on Monday during a monitoring exercise by the Ministry of Primary
The Katsina State Government has withdrawn the operating licenses of all private and community schools, effective August 13, 2025, as part of efforts to improve education quality. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, signed by Commissioner Hajiya Zainab Musa-Musawa, and shared by the ministry’s Public Relations Officer, Malam Sani
