Education

FG Enrols 16,000 Nigerians In New Digital Skills Academy

adminSeptember 9, 2026

ABUJA — The Federal Government has selected 16,000 Nigerians for the first batch of its newly established Digital Training Academy, in a move aimed at expanding access to digital skills and improving young Nigerians’ prospects in the global job market. The development was announced by the National Coordinator, Special Projects and Innovation Unit of the...

FG Releases 8-Month Academic Tools Allowance To Lecturers

adminSeptember 9, 2026

ABUJA — The Federal Government has begun implementation of another key component of its 2025 agreement with university lecturers, releasing the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) covering eight months to academic staff across federal tertiary institutions. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, who disclosed this on Wednesday, said the payment covered the period from January...

NOUN Appoints Experienced Treasury Chief As Acting Bursar

adminSeptember 9, 2026

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has turned to one of its experienced financial administrators, Mrs Ramatu O. Ibrahim, to steer its Bursary Department as Acting Bursar, following the death of the substantive holder of the office, Mallam Nasir G. Marafa. Ibrahim, who until her appointment was Deputy Bursar, Treasury, assumed the position on...

Education For Climate Coalition Opens 2026 Call For Innovative Green Education Projects

adminSeptember 7, 2026

The Education for Climate Coalition has opened applications for its 2026 Call for Innovative Green Education Action Projects, offering students, educators, schools, organisations and other education stakeholders an opportunity to showcase practical initiatives addressing climate change and promoting sustainability through education. The initiative is being organised ahead of Education for Climate Day 2026, scheduled for...

NELFUND Rejects Claims of Political Screening in Student Loan Access

adminSeptember 7, 2026

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has dismissed allegations that political loyalty is a consideration in determining which Nigerian students receive education loans, insisting that its application system operates without political, religious, ethnic or gender discrimination. NELFUND Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Akintunde Sawyerr, described the allegation as “completely ridiculous,” arguing that the scheme...

₦1.2bn Teachers’ Wardrobe Allowance Is Investment In Education, Says Ndon

adminSeptember 6, 2026

₦1.2bn Teachers’ Wardrobe Allowance Is Investment In Education, Says Ndon The ₦1.2 billion one-off wardrobe allowance approved for more than 20,000 public school teachers in Akwa Ibom State should be viewed as an investment in education and professional dignity rather than merely a clothing benefit, according to public affairs commentator Emmanuel Ndon. Ndon made...

Reps Scrap Ad-Hoc Committees Over Failure To Deliver Reports

adminSeptember 5, 2026

Reps Scrap Ad-Hoc Committees Over Failure To Deliver Reports The House of Representatives has moved to tighten accountability in its legislative process, dissolving all Ad Hoc Committees with immediate effect over their failure to submit assigned reports within stipulated deadlines. The decision, communicated to lawmakers in a memo from the Office of the Clerk, affects...

JAMB Sets 320 UTME Score As Condition For Underage Admission

adminSeptember 5, 2026

JAMB Sets 320 UTME Score As Condition For Underage Admission Underage candidates who scored below 320 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will not qualify for exceptional admission, despite the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) releasing their results for viewing. JAMB said the results of all underage candidates had been released...