A lecturer at Sokoto State University, Dr. Maria Abdullahi, has urged students to take vocational skills seriously as a way to survive and succeed in today’s tough economy. Speaking to economics students, she reminded them that with Nigeria’s unemployment rate now above 33%, relying only on office jobs is no longer realistic. Dr. Abdullahi explained
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has again threatened a nationwide strike over the government’s failure to honour old agreements. However, many Nigerians now see the frequent strikes as a direct violation of students’ rights. Education watchers argue that students and parents are not just learners and sponsors, but consumers in Nigeria’s education market.
A local government in Lagos State has launched an initiative to help students overcome the cost of sitting external examinations. The Chairman of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government, Olalekan Akindipe, said his administration would distribute free General Certificate of Education (GCE) forms to young residents. He explained that the measure was designed to reduce financial barriers for
Students at the Don Bosco Institute, Ibadan, have graduated after gaining employable skills. At the graduation ceremony, students, including Ngambia Francois Rostand, Obayi Edward Ekene, Onwuliri Emmanuel, and Anthony Nsika, gained special recognition for their perseverance and commitment. Speaking at the event, a Salesian at the institute said, “Each graduate is a witness to perseverance
Retired Deputy Commander General of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), DCG Momodu Sule, has praised the federal government for its move to implement the proposed compulsory NDLEA Integrity Drug Test for all students of tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The former Director of Technical Services at the NDLEA, in a statement, also urged the
Lekki-based Multi-Plan Pathway College (MPC) has announced educational scholarships worth N8 million to outstanding students from Lagoon and Whitesands Schools. The award was given during MPC’s Graduation Day on July 25, 2025, to three brilliant students — Ugonna Bede-Nwokoye, Oyindamola Apampa, and Nnoli Finbar — who stood out in a competitive examination. The scholarships cover
Graduating students of Kadwel International Schools, Kaduna, have called on the government and Nigerians to support education for out-of-school children urgently. Speaking at the school’s third graduation ceremony, tagged “The Class of Truth,” Head Boy Sudais Bashir said education is a right that every Nigerian child deserves. He urged the government to provide free, quality
The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has announced key admission guidelines for candidates applying for the 2023/2024 backlog of the Nigerian Law School Bar Part II programme. According to the council, applicants must pay their application fees to the CLE through the Remita Platform, and not to any Nigerian Law School Campus. It mentioned that
The Cheshire High School Old Students Association (CHSOSA) and The Heart Foundation have donated cash prizes and other benefits to Cheshire High School students. Speaking at the school on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Mr. Abatan, CHSOSA President, said that The Heart Foundation began giving to the students four years ago. He mentioned that the organisation,
Umaru Musa Yar’adua University in Katsina has expelled 57 students for cheating during examinations. The university decided after a meeting of its Senate, following investigations by the Central Examination Misconduct Committee. The probe covered several departments and found students guilty of different kinds of examination malpractice. In addition to the expulsions, five students were suspended
