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Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has announced the provision of free meals for pupils and financial support totaling N27 million for the parents of 90 students in Magumeri Local Government Area (LGA). Magumeri, located in northern Borno, has long struggled with low enrolment in Western education, a challenge worsened by the devastation of …

The Federal Government has embarked on a comprehensive mapping exercise to identify out-of-school children and non-literate individuals across the country, Minister of State for Education Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad has disclosed. Speaking at a ministerial press briefing to mark the 58th International Literacy Day with the theme “Promoting Literacy in a Digital Era,” Ahmad said the …

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing a safe and secure environment where every Nigerian child can learn without fear of attack or disruption. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Abel Enitan, gave the assurance on Tuesday during the commemoration of the International Day to Protect Education from Attack (IDEA), themed …

The Kwara State Government on Monday announced the release of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results, highlighting improvements in student performance across core subjects and a steady rise in enrolment, particularly among female students. In a statement, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Lawal Olohungbebe, credited the progress to sustained investments …

The Federal Government has released the authentic and approved subject offerings for Nigeria’s newly revised Basic and Senior Secondary Education Curriculum, cautioning schools, parents, and other stakeholders against fake versions currently in circulation. In a press release issued on Monday, the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) appealed for vigilance. “We fervently call on …

Every child is born with a mind full of potential, but the strength of that mind depends largely on the kind of education and support they receive. Education does more than provide knowledge; it nurtures resilience, creativity, and confidence. When children are exposed to learning environments that challenge their thinking, encourage curiosity, and celebrate effort, …

Some parents in Rivers State have urged the government to ban non-essential activities in schools, citing rising economic hardship and low household incomes. The parents lamented that the increasing demands from schools are placing heavy financial burdens on families, with some even linking the strain to health challenges. A monitoring exercise by The Guardian revealed …

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called for urgent improvements in the nation’s education system as a solution to Nigeria’s high out-of-school population. In a statement issued yesterday by its National Secretary, Achike Chude, to mark World Literacy Day, the NUJ stressed that the significance of the global event must not be lost on …

Parents of schoolchildren in Rivers State have called for a ban on unnecessary items in schools, citing rising economic challenges, excessive spending, and declining household income. They lamented the high demands from schools, which they said were creating undue financial pressure and, in some cases, affecting their health. Checks by The Guardian yesterday revealed a …