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UBEC Introduces New National Standards to Strengthen Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has introduced new national standards aimed at improving access to quality education for children with disabilities and promoting a more inclusive learning environment across the country. The initiative is designed to ensure that learners with disabilities receive equal educational opportunities and are supported through appropriate facilities, teaching methods, and …
Education Remains the Strongest Path to Sustainable Empowerment, Says Academic
An academic has highlighted education as one of the most reliable and lasting ways to empower individuals and transform communities. According to the scholar, education provides people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to improve their lives and create opportunities for future generations. The academic explained that while financial assistance and other forms of …
How Rising Education Costs Are Putting School Out of Reach for Nigerian Children
Education is widely recognized as one of the most effective tools for breaking the cycle of poverty and creating opportunities for future generations. Yet, for many Nigerian families, keeping children in school has become increasingly difficult as the cost of education continues to climb. From tuition fees to textbooks, uniforms, transportation, and other school-related expenses, …
COREN Directs Engineering Programmes to Admit Students According to Approved Quotas
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has stated that engineering and technology programmes in tertiary institutions must limit student admissions to the quotas approved by relevant regulatory authorities. The council said the decision is aimed at enhancing the standard of engineering education by ensuring that institutions admit only the number of …
Atiku, NANS Reject Proposed N50,000 WAEC and NECO Examination Fees
The proposed increase in the cost of registering for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations has attracted criticism from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). The planned fee adjustment, which could raise the cost of the examinations to about N50,000 per candidate, …
Universities Should Become Drivers of Industrial Development, Not Just Places of Learning — VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerian universities to expand their role beyond academic instruction and become active contributors to industrial and economic development. He stressed that higher institutions should serve as centres for innovation, research, entrepreneurship, and practical solutions that address the country’s economic needs. The Vice President emphasized the importance of stronger …
Nigerian EdTech Venture Wins Top Honour at UNDP Pan-African Accelerator
A Nigerian education technology company has been named the overall winner of the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) pan-African EdTech Accelerator, outperforming hundreds of startups from across the continent. The Lagos-based startup, Data Entry Academy, founded by Chioma Ifeanyi-Eze, secured the grand prize after delivering an outstanding presentation during the programme’s final pitch event in …
Nigeria Maintains Lead as Africa’s Top Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Winner
Nigeria has once again emerged as the leading African country in the European Union’s Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s scholarship programme, strengthening its reputation in international education and academic excellence. Consistent Strong Performance In the latest admission cycle, Nigerian students secured a significant share of available scholarships under the Erasmus Mundus scheme, maintaining the country’s long-standing …
NDDC Postpones Nigeria–Russia Scholarship CBT: Key Details for Applicants
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has shifted the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for candidates under its Nigeria–Russia Scholarship Scheme. The exam, earlier slated for Monday, July 6, 2026, will no longer take place on that date. Why the CBT Was Postponed The Commission explained that the postponement was due to unexpected circumstances beyond its control. …