Osun VC: Rising Female Medical Students Signal Shift in Cultural Norms
An Osun Vice-Chancellor states that Nigeria could see an increase in female doctors as traditional barriers against girl-child education are increasingly rejected.
FG Urges States to Align Budgets With Education and Health Care
The Federal Government has called upon state governments to align their financial budgets with development plans aimed at enhancing basic education and primary healthcare.
Rivers Varsity Expels Final-Year Student Over Social Media Post
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in Rivers State has expelled a final-year student following a social media post regarding her project work.
Over N267 Billion in Basic Education Funds Lie Idle as 70% of Children Struggle to Read
More than N267 billion in basic education intervention funds remained unspent as August 2026 came to a close, while states left over N65 billion in counterpart funding untouched amidst a deepening learning crisis.
Wike Approves Rescheduled Promotion Exams for 5,990 FCT Teachers
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has greenlit a rescheduled promotion examination for 5,990 education officers who missed an earlier test due to disruptions.
Alaafin Pledges Support for Schools and Infrastructure in Oyo
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has committed to backing infrastructure development and educational programmes across schools in Oyo town.
JAMB Warns Candidates Against Accepting Admissions Outside CAPS System
According to Vanguard News, Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has warned candidates that accepting admissions outside its official CAPS platform is illegal and unrecognised.
Ekiti Must Turn Education into Economic Transformation, Says EKSU Chancellor
EKSU Chancellor Dr. Tunji Olowolafe advocates for ward-level solar microgrids, vocational reform, and empirical science to convert Ekiti’s intellectual capital into wealth.