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The National Examinations Council (NECO) has recognized the dedication and exceptional achievements of its staff and students at the 2024 Productivity Award ceremony, held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the council’s headquarters in Minna. Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, personally presented certificates of service to retired staff members in appreciation …

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the release of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) internal results, revealing that 60.26 percent of candidates achieved at least five credits, including mathematics and English. Kano, Lagos, and Oyo states emerged as the top performers. The registrar and chief executive officer of NECO, Professor Ibrahim Wushishi, …

The Federal Government has reintroduced Nigerian History as a compulsory subject in the national basic education curriculum, saying the move is designed to “foster national identity, unity, patriotism, and responsible citizenship among young Nigerians.” Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made this known in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday by the ministry’s Director …

The Director of the Resource Centre for the Blind, Mrs. Temitayo Ayinla, has called for increased support for persons living with disabilities, stressing that with the right backing, people with visual impairments can live purposeful and impactful lives. Ayinla made this appeal during the centre’s graduation and awards dinner held at the Muson Centre, Onikan, …

The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) has appealed to the Federal Government to reintroduce bulk purchasing and subsidized distribution of textbooks for both public and private school pupils, describing it as a sustainable solution to the surging cost of education. Speaking on the issue, the association’s National President, Chief Yomi Otubela, warned …

Educational policies in Nigeria are designed as instruments of national development, intended to shape access, quality, equity, and relevance in the school system. From the Universal Primary Education of the 1970s to the Universal Basic Education introduced in 1999, the country has consistently relied on policy frameworks to drive literacy, expand enrollment, and reduce inequality …

The Federal Government has approved Mandarin (Chinese) as one of the international languages to be taught in Senior Secondary Schools. FCT Education Secretary, Dr. Danlami Hayyo, announced this at the inauguration of a new Chinese Corner in GSS Tudun Wada, Abuja, sponsored by CCECC. He said: “In the recent review of our curriculum, the Chinese …

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing literacy and digital education as a pathway to the holistic development of the region. Speaking at a seminar marking the 2025 International Literacy Day, held at the Justice Mary Odili Judicial Institute in Port Harcourt, NDDC’s Director of Education, Health and Social Services, …

Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has rolled out an ambitious education reform agenda aimed at ensuring every child in the state has access to quality, future-ready learning opportunities. The reforms, championed by the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, are part of a deliberate and holistic strategy to rebuild the sector after decades of …