The Federal Government has clarified that English Language and Mathematics remain compulsory subjects for all students registering for the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), despite recent adjustments to tertiary admission requirements. The clarification follows public outrage over an earlier announcement by the Federal Ministry of Education on October 14, which appeared to suggest that Mathematics …
The Katsina State Government has ordered the immediate closure of 32 private tertiary institutions found operating without proper accreditation or licences from regulatory bodies. The Commissioner for Higher, Technical and Vocational Education, Dr Muhammad Isah Kankara, disclosed this during the 2026 pre-budget defence session before a committee chaired by the Commissioner for Budget and Economic …
The Sokoto State Government has suspended the collection of all forms of fees in public secondary schools following widespread concerns raised by parents and stakeholders. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Professor Ladan Ala, issued the directive on Tuesday, instructing all principals across the state to immediately halt the collection of education-related charges. The suspension, …
