Why kidnappers are raiding schools; way out — NAPTAN boss

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Nomadic education crisis: 10m children unsure of future
There are over 10 million Nigerians who fall into this category and there are over 4,000 schools set up across the country for the purpose
FG, varsities, private sector must partner to advance postgraduate education — Ex-UI VC, Bamiro
By Elizabeth Osayande A former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Olufemi Bamiro, has called for urgent collaboration between government, universities and the private sector to advance postgraduate education in Nigeria, describing such partnership as critical to national development. Prof. Bamiro made the call while delivering the keynote address at the four-day 67th meeting […]
YABATECH charges new Deans, HODs on integrity, innovation, university mindset
By Elizabeth Osayande The management of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has charged newly-elected Deans of Schools and Heads of Departments (HODs) to embrace a transformative, university-driven mindset anchored on integrity, innovation and accountability as the institution positions itself for a major transition. This charge was given during a one-day induction training workshop organised by the […]
YABATECH steps up AI education
YABATECH has taken a notable step towards embedding artificial intelligence (AI) into its academic offering
Security concerns, policy shifts signal new phase
tudents at Yaba College of Technology are grappling with a wave of unease following recent security incidents, alongside new institutional policies
Students gain industry exposure through practical media training
Students of Mass Communication at the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) are undergoing hands-on training aimed at strengthening their academic and professional development
Oyo faces education emergency as over 670,000 children remain out of school
Education stakeholders in Oyo State have raised alarm over what they described as a deepening basic education crisis
High transport fares: Students groan, skip classes
From Iyana Ipaja to Yaba, Lagos, Joyce, a student of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, used to spend N1,000 on public transport before taking another bus
WAEC releases 2026 first series CB-WASSCE results
The West African Examinations Council has announced the release of the results for the 2026 first series Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates which recorded a marginal increase in the performance of those who obtained credits in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
Loan: Students allege inconsistency in payment of upkeep allowance
As of March 2026, NELFUND has disbursed over N206 billion in student loans to more than 1.16 million beneficiaries in public tertiary institutions
How Dangote’s education drive Is changing lives in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos
By Elizabeth Osayande On the outskirts of Lagos, where one of Africa’s largest industrial ecosystems is redefining Nigeria’s economic landscape, a quieter but equally powerful transformation is unfolding — one rooted in classrooms, not construction sites. Across Ibeju-Lekki, thousands of students are experiencing a different kind of impact — not measured in barrels of refined petroleum […]
FCFMT matriculates 1,200 new intakes
By Elizabeth Osayande History was made recently at the 2025/2026 matriculation ceremony of the Federal College of Fisheries and Maritime Technology, FCFMT, Victoria Island, Lagos, as a total of 1,200 students, the highest number since the school’s inception, were admitted into various programmes. Speaking at the ceremony, the Provost, Dr. Onuoha Paul Chuks, noted that not […]
FG seals deal for UK degrees in Nigeria
Coventry University campus will be located in Alaro City; offer Bachelor’s and Master’s in STEMM, Business, and TVET.
FG introduces Learner Identification Number for students; to phase out JSS entrance exam
The Federal Government is set to introduce Learner Identification Number, LIN, for school children right from primary school level
Bullying: Parents, schools have more work to do to stop it — Stakeholders
Some students of Igbinedion Senior Secondary School, Benin, Edo State, almost beat some of their junior colleagues to stupor

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