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All Schools Shut for Two Weeks as Kogi Govt Issues Emergency Directive

February 3, 2026

The Kogi State Government has ordered the closure of all primary and secondary schools in the state for a two-week period, with schools to remain closed until February 16, 2026, the state’s education leadership confirmed. The directive, communicated through messages circulated to school administrators and proprietors, states that the midterm break has been fast-forwarded into...

FG and ASUU Seal “New Dawn” Agreement to Stabilise Nigerian Universities

January 22, 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have sealed a comprehensive agreement aimed at ending years of recurring strikes and systemic disruptions in the public university system, marking what stakeholders describe as a new dawn for Nigerian universities. The accord was unveiled at a ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday,...

FG to Scrap HND Dichotomy, Empower Polytechnics to Award Degrees

January 22, 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled plans to abolish the longstanding Higher National Diploma (HND) dichotomy by empowering polytechnic institutions to award full degrees, a policy shift intended to uplift technical and vocational education as a key driver of national development. The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, at...

FG Opens 2026 Overseas Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies

January 19, 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the commencement of applications for the 2026 Overseas Scholarship Scheme under the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), offering fully funded postgraduate study opportunities abroad for qualified Nigerians. The announcement was made on Monday, January 19, 2026, via a post by the Office of the Special Adviser to the...

FG and ASUU Sign Simple Deal to End University Strikes

January 15, 2026

The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have signed an agreement to end frequent strikes and disruptions in federal universities and improve conditions for lecturers, officials said on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The deal was unveiled in Abuja by Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, who called the pact a...

38 AAU Students Arrested in Ekpoma to Be Released, Says Edo Government

January 14, 2026

The Edo State Government has confirmed that 38 students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, who were arrested during unrest in the community last weekend, will be released soon, the State Commissioner for Education, Mr. Paddy Iyamu, said on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Iyamu spoke in an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, saying...

Anambra Tells Churches to Lower Volume During School Hours

January 14, 2026

The Anambra State Government has warned churches in Onitsha to keep noise down during school hours because loud noise from services is disrupting teaching and learning, officials said on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The warning came after a private school wrote a letter of complaint to the Ministry of Education, saying that noise from a...

UNIMED Staff Cry Out: No Salaries for Nine Months of Service

January 13, 2026

Newly recruited academic and non‑academic staff at the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, have said they are yet to receive any salary nine months after their appointments, prompting an appeal to the Ondo State Government to intervene, staff and officials said on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. PUNCH Online gathered that the affected employees were...

Stakeholders Highlight Security, Budget, and Student Support as Key Expectations for 2026

January 6, 2026

Education stakeholders across Nigeria have identified enhanced security measures, prudent budget management, and improved student support as critical priorities for 2026. The observations were shared during recent forums and consultations with policymakers, school administrators, and education experts, who emphasized the need for comprehensive planning to ensure effective outcomes in the new academic year. Representatives from...

Two Nigerian Teachers Make Global Teacher Prize 2026 Top 50 Shortlist

January 6, 2026

Two Nigerian educators have been named among the top 50 shortlisted candidates for the 2026 Global Teacher Prize, an annual award recognizing exceptional contributions to education worldwide. The announcement was made on Tuesday, December 31, 2025, highlighting the achievements of teachers who have demonstrated innovative teaching practices and a strong commitment to improving student outcomes....

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