Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, has unveiled new measures by the Federal Government to tackle the country’s out-of-school crisis, disclosing that over 90,000 children have recently been returned to classrooms. The update followed a Basic Education Bootcamp held in Jos on April 29, 2026, where stakeholders reviewed strategies to expand access to basic …
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has provided more than ₦206 billion in loans to students at 270 tertiary institutions nationwide, less than two years after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu launched the programme. Since the loan portal opened in May 2024, the agency has received 1,751,669 applications. So far, 1,164,222 students have benefited. NELFUND paid …
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will issue free Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) application forms to persons with disabilities (PWDs) registering for the 2026/2027 examination. JAMB made the announcement in a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja by its Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin. Registration for the 2026 …
States seeking access to the World Bank-assisted Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE-GOV) funds must publicly disclose details of their education and primary healthcare contracts, the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning has said. The new requirement, according to the ministry, is aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability in the use of …
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised alarm over the persistent crisis of out-of-school children in Northern Nigeria, warning that millions remain excluded from education, with girls bearing the brunt due to deep-rooted cultural, economic and social barriers. The concern was raised by the Chief of UNICEF Field Office in Kano, Mr. Rahama Rihood …
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have reached an agreement on a 40 per cent salary increase and better academic allowances for university lecturers. The agreement was signed during a formal ceremony attended by government officials and ASUU leaders. As a result, lecturers can now expect improved welfare and incentives …
The Federal Government has dismissed reports that Nigerian scholarship students in Morocco were abandoned. The government described the claims as misleading and intended to misinform the public. Earlier, activist Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, posted a video on X (formerly Twitter) showing Nigerian students in Morocco claiming they had not received financial support for …
Popular Nigerian TikToker and streamer, Peller, has openly admitted struggling with spoken English, announcing plans to return to school to further his education. Peller made the disclosure during a recent live stream session with fellow content creator, Enzo. During the interaction, Enzo asked Peller to formally introduce himself in English, saying, “Just tell them in …
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has revived and expanded its dual degree programme with China’s Central South University (CSU) in a move aimed at strengthening technology and engineering education in Nigeria. The Director of Public Affairs at ABU, Auwalu Umar, said on Sunday that the decision followed renewed commitments by both institutions during a virtual …
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has opened applications for its 2026–2027 Scholarship Programme. The initiative targets outstanding students and researchers from IsDB member countries and Muslim communities in non-member states. Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, shared the announcement on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account. The scholarship supports …
