A video from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Jos has gone viral after showing a soldier confronting a corps member who arrived in a white pleated skirt instead of the official shorts. The footage, shared widely on TikTok, sparked confusion among viewers about the corps member’s identity. Some suggested the individual
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
The Nigerian government plans to expand the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme to reach 50 million primary school pupils by 2026. Aderemi Adebowale, National Programme Manager of the National Social Investment Programme Agency, said the expansion will include pupils from Primary 1 to 6 and eventually out-of-school children. She explained that each child would receive
The Ogun State Government has announced new rules to reduce unnecessary expenses in schools and ease the financial burden on parents. Under the policy, only pupils finishing Primary 6, JSS3, and SS3 will be allowed to hold graduation ceremonies, and such events must be modest and straightforward. The government stated that the measure aims to
Two visually impaired students who went missing from the Special Secondary School for the Blind in Opefia, Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, have been found alive in Enugu. The teenagers — Augustine Onwunyiruba, 17, and Lawrence Onyenaturuchukwu, 16 — were located in the Abakpa Nike area after surviving on the streets for three
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, has dismissed rumours of a planned increase in tuition fees, assuring students that the institution has no such intention. He gave the assurance while receiving the Students’ Union Government (SUG) led by its president, Comrade Ishaq Abubakar Ishaq. Prof. Abdul Rahman described
The Kano State Government has approved N1.1 billion to provide free school uniforms for all Primary One pupils across the state. The move is aimed at reducing the number of out-of-school children and boosting enrolment. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, stated that the initiative is part of broader efforts to expand
The Students’ Affairs Unit of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace on campus and prioritising student welfare as the foundation for academic success. Officials of the division said their goal is to create an enabling environment where students can focus on their studies without fear of unrest. “We are
A Nigerian mother has sparked debate online after refusing to sign a document from her child’s school that absolves the institution of responsibility for pupils’ safety. In a video circulating on social media, the woman criticised the policy, which stated the school would “try” to look after children but would not be held liable for
Students of the Ogun State College of Nursing Science, Abeokuta, have expressed frustration over what they describe as cumbersome administrative procedures in the institution. A recent report revealed that students complained about the long queues, repeated rejections, and harsh attitudes they face while processing academic documents such as registration forms and clearance papers. “For every
