The Federal Government has embraced Kaduna State’s household mapping framework as a nationwide strategy in the fight against Nigeria’s out-of-school children crisis. The decision was announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, during a meeting with Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani in Abuja on Friday, July 31, 2026. The move follows the success … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru (FUAZ) branch in Kebbi State, has handed the institution’s Governing Council and management a 21-day ultimatum to implement the 2025 agreement reached between the Federal Government and ASUU or face industrial action. The Union warned that it would commence a strike if its … Read more
A new chapter has begun at the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) as Professor Segun Aina officially assumed office as the agency’s substantive registrar on Friday, becoming the youngest person ever to occupy the position. The 40-year-old computer engineering professor took over from Professor Ishaq Oloyede at JAMB’s headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, following the … Read more
EDUCATION Nigerian Makes History as First Black Woman to Earn Robotics PhD at Michigan July 30, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team A Nigerian-born scholar, Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi, has broken new ground by becoming the first Black woman to earn a PhD in Robotics Engineering from the University of Michigan, … Read more
Fifteen universities across Nigeria have been fully connected to solar farms under the Federal Government’s renewable energy intervention programmes, the Rural Electrification Agency, REA, has announced. The Agency also revealed that it is currently developing 48 interconnected mini-grid projects across the country in partnership with electricity distribution companies. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer … Read more
EDUCATION Ondo Launches Digital Education Drive Across 50 Secondary Schools July 24, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team NIGERIA The Ondo State Government has taken a major step towards transforming learning through technology, with 50 public secondary schools receiving digital equipment and teachers undergoing specialised training. The initiative is … Read more
EDUCATION NELFUND Begins Payment Of June, July Upkeep Allowances To Students July 24, 2026 • 3 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team NIGERIA After weeks of complaints from students over delayed payments, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund has commenced the disbursement of June and July upkeep allowances to beneficiaries of the Federal … Read more
TECHNOLOGY Tunde Onakoya Launches ₦250m Tech Scholarship For NYSC Members, Graduates July 24, 2026 • 5 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team NIGERIA Chess in Slums Africa founder, Tunde Onakoya, has joined forces with Jobs59 founder, Sam Otigba and ALT School founder, HackSultan to launch a ₦250 million scholarship programme aimed at … Read more
NATIONAL Anambra Govt Threatens To Shut Schools Over Graduation Ceremony Ban July 24, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team NIGERIA | NATIONAL The Anambra State Government has warned schools across the State against defying its ban on graduation ceremonies, threatening to shut down institutions that violate the directive. The … Read more
NATIONAL Katsina Govt Recruits Over 9,000 Teachers To Tackle Out-of-School Children Crisis July 24, 2026 • 5 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team NIGERIA | NATIONAL The Katsina State Government has intensified efforts to improve access to education by recruiting more than 9,000 teachers since the current administration assumed office, as part … Read more