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Niger Bans Graduation Ceremonies in Private Schools Students at a private school during an end-of-session ceremony in Niger State.

Niger Bans Graduation Ceremonies in Private Schools

Mirian Gom July 14, 2026

MINNA, Nigeria – The Niger private schools graduation policy takes effect as the Niger State Government bans...

FG Suspends 2027 WAEC, NECO Fee Review Education Minister Maruf Tunji Alausa announces suspension of the WAEC and NECO fee review.

FG Suspends 2027 WAEC, NECO Fee Review

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius July 13, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The 2027 WAEC NECO fee review has been suspended as the Federal Government puts...

Jigawa, UNICEF Deepen Partnership on Child Welfare Governor Umar Namadi receives UNICEF Kano Field Office Chief Shafeeq Ur-Rehman during a meeting on strengthening child welfare programmes in Jigawa State.

Governor Umar Namadi receives UNICEF Kano Field Office Chief Shafeeq Ur-Rehman during a meeting on strengthening child welfare programmes in Jigawa State.

Jigawa, UNICEF Deepen Partnership on Child Welfare

Hussaini Ibrahim July 12, 2026

DUTSE, Nigeria – Jigawa UNICEF partnership is set to expand after Governor Umar Namadi called for stronger...

NELFUND Debunks Student Loan Upkeep Suspension Claim NELFUND headquarters in Abuja announces final 48-hour portal reopening for student verification.

NELFUND headquarters in Abuja announces final 48-hour portal reopening for student verification.

NELFUND Debunks Student Loan Upkeep Suspension Claim

Otamere Gladness July 11, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has dismissed as false a viral document claiming...

Oyo Abduction: Alausa Hails Major Rescue Victory Education Minister Tunji Alausa inaugurating a committee on school projects in Abuja.

Oyo Abduction: Alausa Hails Major Rescue Victory

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius July 11, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Oyo abduction operations that secured the release of abducted pupils and teachers represent a...

Just In: Oyo School Abduction Victims Regain Freedom Rescued pupils and teachers from the Oyo school abduction after regaining their freedom.

Just In: Oyo School Abduction Victims Regain Freedom

Korede Abdullah July 10, 2026

IBADAN, Nigeria – All victims of the Oyo school abduction, including pupils, teachers and the school principal...

Ekiti Approves New Benefits for Headmasters-General Young farmers working on mechanised farmland in Ekiti State

Ekiti Approves New Benefits for Headmasters-General

Mirian Gom July 10, 2026

ADO-EKITI, Nigeria – Ekiti basic education receives a leadership boost after Governor Biodun Oyebanji approved a consolidated...

Kebbi Defends School Closures Over Bandit Threats Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris

Kebbi Defends School Closures Over Bandit Threats

Hussaini Ibrahim July 9, 2026

KEBBI, Nigeria – The Kebbi school closures in communities affected by banditry will remain in place until...

Nigeria Links Education to Digital Identity Drive Education Minister Maruf Alausa meets NIMC officials to strengthen Nigeria's digital identity system.