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July 22, 2026

UBEC Delivers Nearly 4,000 Classrooms in Kano, Backs Teacher Recruitment Drive

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has disclosed that it has delivered nearly 4,000 classrooms across Kano State as part of efforts to improve access to quality basic education and strengthen learning under the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. UBEC Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, made this known during a series of education engagements in Kano,... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
July 22, 2026

Publishers, Authors Get Relief as NERDC Slashes Textbook Assessment, Ranking Fees

Publishers and authors seeking approval for textbooks in Nigeria have received a major financial boost following the decision of the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) to reduce the fees for textbook assessment and ranking. The fee reduction, announced by the Executive Secretary of NERDC, Prof. Salisu Shehu, is expected to ease the cost... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
July 22, 2026

FG Commends Kano’s Education Investments, Charges New Teachers on Professional Excellence

The Federal Government has commended the Kano State Government for its sustained investment in education, describing quality teachers as the foundation for building a globally competitive education system and securing Nigeria’s future. Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, gave the commendation during the official presentation of appointment letters to 4,900 newly recruited teachers and... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
July 21, 2026

Education Minister Commissions Upgraded e-Library in FGC Kano, Reaffirms Commitment to Land Swap Project

The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has commissioned an upgraded digital e-library at Federal Government College (FGC), Kano, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to the proposed Public-Private Partnership (PPP) land swap initiative aimed at improving infrastructure in Unity Colleges. Speaking during an inspection tour of key education projects in Kano State, Dr. Alausa... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
July 17, 2026

NECO Denies Operating ‘Miracle Centre’ in Kogi, Defends Integrity of Examination Process

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has dismissed allegations that Government Secondary School, Olowa, in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, where five persons were recently abducted during the ongoing Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), is a “miracle examination centre.” The Council described the claim as false and misleading, insisting that the school is a... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
July 17, 2026

Engr. Noah Dallaji Felicitates Dr. Joe Bassey on PhD Achievement

Prominent philanthropist and political leader, Engr. Noah Dallaji, has congratulated Dr. Joe Bassey on the successful completion of his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration (Finance Option). In a statement issued by the Media Office of the African Children Talent Discovery Foundation (ACTDF), Dallaji described the academic feat as a remarkable accomplishment that reflects... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
July 16, 2026

FG Unveils Nigeria Genomic City to Drive Research, Healthcare, Innovation

The Federal Government has unveiled plans for the establishment of the Nigeria Genomic City, a landmark initiative aimed at transforming the country into a knowledge and innovation-driven economy through cutting-edge genomic research, biotechnology and precision medicine. Speaking at a high-level stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, said... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
July 16, 2026

Education Minister Hails NECO CBT Rollout, Says It Will Curb Examination Malpractice

The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, has commended the smooth conduct of the National Examinations Council (NECO) Computer-Based Test (CBT) Senior School Certificate Examination, describing it as a major milestone in the Federal Government’s efforts to eliminate examination malpractice and strengthen the credibility of public examinations. The minister gave the commendation on... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
July 16, 2026

Alausa Charges Education Correspondents to Use Data to Hold Governments Accountable

Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has challenged education correspondents across Nigeria to embrace data-driven journalism by using official education statistics to hold state governments, local government councils and other stakeholders accountable for improving learning outcomes and expanding access to quality education. Speaking on Wednesday at the Education Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ECAN) 2026 Annual... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
July 13, 2026

FG Suspends Planned Increase in WAEC, NECO Registration Fees

The Federal Government has suspended the proposed review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), following widespread public concerns and in preparation for broader stakeholder consultations. The Federal Ministry of Education announced on Monday that it had withdrawn... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education
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