Two weeks after schools resumed for the 2025/2026 session, many primary and secondary schools across Nigeria are still battling to implement the new curriculum introduced by the Federal Government. A significant challenge is getting students to choose and learn at least one trade subject; however, the significant challenges include a shortage of teachers and a
The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board has announced that several universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education are still selling admission forms for the 2025/2026 academic session. Among the institutions with open applications are Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA), Abia State University (ABSU), Akwa Ibom State University (AKUM), Ekiti State University (EKSU), University
Some private schools in Osun State have not fully implemented the state government’s recent directives on textbook use and graduation ceremonies. The Ministry of Education issued a circular on September 19 2025, signed by Permanent Secretary M. A. K. Jimoh, citing concerns over the financial burden on parents and the instructional time lost to elaborate
Stakeholders in the education sector have called the attention of the government at all levels to the increasing rate of reported cases of cultism and other vices among primary and secondary school pupils in the country. They made the call at a press conference leading to the 40th Anniversary of BARAKAAT school in Ibadan. Malam
ExcelMind, an education technology company, has advised Nigerian schools to start using digital tools because they will help them save money and also improve students’ learning. The company explained that a digital classroom is not just about modern teaching methods; it also helps schools cut down expenses, attract more students, and run things more smoothly.
Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has urged the Federal Government to subsidise electricity for Nigeria’s universities, polytechnics, and research centres to boost digital learning. Speaking at the Nigeria Computer Society’s 19th International Conference in Kano, Ekeh warned that unreliable and expensive power supply is crippling innovation and limiting the competitiveness of Nigerian institutions.
The Kogi State Government has placed a total ban on signing-out ceremonies in all tertiary institutions of the state. Similarly, the annual speech and prize-giving day, which was usually organised by primary and secondary schools in the past, has been revived to replace the yearly graduation ceremonies organised in primary and secondary schools in the
Many public schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) continue to struggle with dilapidated classrooms, leaking roofs, and poor infrastructure, despite billions of naira reportedly being invested in the education sector. In the Dnako community, Bwari Area Council, pupils of LEA Primary School are reportedly often sent home whenever it rains, as classrooms become flooded.
Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina state has rolled out several sweeping education reforms that focus on improving access to schools, modernising infrastructure, and strengthening teacher capacity. These reforms, led by the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education under Commissioner Hajiya Zainab Musa Musawa, have been implemented at both the primary and secondary levels.
In a bid to reduce overloading and enhance quality learning outcomes, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, has completed a comprehensive review of curricula across basic, senior secondary and technical education. This was recently made known by the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, who was represented by the Minister of State
