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The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project in Kogi State has begun the disbursement of N40,000 Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) grants to adolescent schoolgirls, marking another milestone in the state’s drive to boost female education. The exercise, which took place on Wednesday at GYB Model Science Secondary School, Lokoja, followed the official …

The Proprietor of Achievax Base Schools, Alakuko, Lagos State, Ayodeji Omotola, has called on pupils to anchor their lives on the values of integrity, resilience, and excellence. Speaking at the school’s 18th graduation ceremony, which produced 127 pupils, Omotola stressed that the pupils had been equipped with the right knowledge and abilities to succeed beyond …

Princess Lara Oyekan-Olumegbon, Member representing Lagos Island 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has flagged off the third edition of her Back to School for All program, designed to support underprivileged students with essential learning materials. The initiative, which targets more than 5,000 pupils, fulfills a 2023 campaign promise and aligns with the …

The Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s technical education curriculum designed to ease subject overload, enhance trade competencies, align with international standards, and prepare young Nigerians for modern industrial demands. As part of the changes, all Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTCs) will transition into full Federal Technical Colleges beginning with the …

Equity Learning Academy (ELA) has officially opened in Ewatto, Esan South-East Local Council of Edo State, as Nigeria’s first tuition-free digital academy. Fully powered by technology, the initiative aims to transform how education is delivered to some of the country’s most vulnerable children. The academy operates on GradeX school management technology, a platform that automates …

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, …