The Benue State Education Quality Assurance and Examinations Board (BEQAEB) has sealed two schools in Makurdi, Orenda and Opal schools, over alleged victimisation of learners and the alleged forcing of parents to buy exercise and test books directly from the schools. The Executive Secretary of BEQAEB, Dr Terna Francis,…

…ICT service managers 3. Professional services managers, covering childcare, health, and education 4. Academic STEM professionals 5. Academic professionals in architecture, spatial planning, and transport planning 6. Medical doctors 7. Veterinarians 8. Dentists 9. Pharmacists 10. Academic and comparable nursing and midw…

…journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide South Korea's Justice Ministry announced on October 7 that it plans to remove the requirement for international students to prove they have sufficient funds to cover tuition and living costs, provided…

…the leadership of the Safe Schools Initiative for its sustained commitment to protecting education. The CDS assured Iliya of the full cooperation and support of the Armed Forces for the initiative, stressing that the protection of schools and children remained a critical national security priority and a shared responsi…

…enable the Council to reach students across universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. “NANS provides the national student platform and mobilisation capacity, while NEPC brings its technical expertise, export-development mandate and market-access experience,” she said. She explained that STEP-X would focus o…

…international issues.FCT, Abuja - Primary and secondary schools, universities, and other educational institutions across Nigeria will not hold academic activities on Friday, December 25, 2026, as the country observes Christmas Day, a federally recognised public holiday.For some primary and secondary schools, the closur…

…programme on Wednesday evening, INEC National Commissioner for Information and Voter Education, Mohammed Haruna, outlined the legal ramifications of the ruling.Haruna confirmed that affected political parties will not be permitted to substitute disqualified candidates, arguing that political organizations should not be…

…you were afraid."Months later, I used part of Dad's remaining savings to create a small education fund through an existing community program.It helped single parents returning to study construction, engineering, or a skilled trade.At the first presentation, Dad's old coworkers filled the back row.I handed the first che…

…for the 2027 general elections. INEC National Commissioner for Information and Voter Education, Mohammed Haruna, spoke on the implications of the judgment while speaking on Trust TV’s Daily Politics programme on Wednesday evening. Haruna said the affected parties would also not be allowed to substitute such candidates,…

…programme, which it described as a pipeline for cheap foreign labour. However, higher education and business groups have raised concerns that the fee could discourage international students and make it harder for US employers to access skilled workers, particularly in STEM fields. Fanta Aw, CEO of NAFSA, said OPT helps…

…the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT Wing, directing secondary school teachers and education officers to report to work and continue their normal duties. The directive followed an emergency meeting of the ASUSS State Executive Council (SEC) to review the NUT’s decision to withdraw services across the territory. In…

…fully in choosing leaders at all levels. It also called for greater emphasis on quality education combining Islamic knowledge with Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics, while urging Muslim organisations to strengthen economic independence through lawful investments, Zakat and Waqf. The Assembly adopte…

…and periodic structural assessments of ageing buildings. He also urged sustained public education on the dangers of cutting corners. “With strict adherence to professional standards, regulatory compliance, and proper maintenance, we can significantly reduce these tragic incidents and safeguard lives and investments,” h…

Days after non-academic workers in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education issued an ultimatum, the Federal Government has announced the release of their eight months’ arrears of the Consolidated Non-Academic Staff Tertiary Institutions Allowance. The allowance covers January to August 2026. Minist…

…and teachers in some schools across the state. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Prof. Ahmad Ladan Ala, gave the directive during the ministry’s Week Four, Day One morning briefing at the Sultan Muhammadu Maccido Institute of Qur’an and General Studies in Sokoto. The meeting featured a review of repor…

…Government to urgently address the cost of food, transport, housing, healthcare, and educationPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs,…

…the state.Union calls on teachers to deliverZaki praised the government's commitment to education, describing the combined investments in pay and infrastructure as a significant step forward for the sector. He called on teachers to match the government's gesture with stronger professional conduct, urging members to app…

…particularly by addressing the cost of food, transportation, healthcare, housing and education, while also improving national security. FG moves to review labour laws Meanwhile, the Zonal Director, Southwest and State Controller, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Mrs Mienye Badejo, said the ministry was pushin…

…Allowance for non-academic workers in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. The payment covers January to August 2026 and is aimed at improving workers’ welfare and promoting industrial harmony in the tertiary education sector. Read the full story here: https://punchng.com/fg-releases-eight-mont…

…journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide.Abakaliki, Ebonyi State - The Igboesa General Assembly has mourned the death of Ndubuisi Idenyi, a Professor of Materials Science and Engineering and former Vice Chancellor of the First African Distanc…

…Nigeria and Secure Nigeria. He explained that Work Nigeria would address the gap between education, skills and employment, while Produce Nigeria would focus on agriculture, manufacturing and services. Invest Nigeria would examine ways of attracting productive capital through policy predictability and investor confidenc…

…crying as she recalled completing her examinations and the sacrifices made toward her educationThe viral clip reportedly showed nursing students dancing in different parts of the university premises as part of the “Gen Z nurses” challengePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A purported n…

…the sanctions, arguing that the punishment could have a lasting effect on the students’ education and future careers. “Expulsion is, by far, a grave punishment. Beyond the immediate academic consequences, it can fundamentally alter the course of a young person’s life,” Afeez said. NANS subsequently urged the university…

…back into the community.” He called for a multi-pronged approach involving the education and health sectors, communities and other stakeholders to tackle substance abuse. Also speaking at the event, the Acting Provost and Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Sunday Amosu, raised concern over the growing burden of menta…

A Professor of Tests and Measurements at Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti, Oke Ajogbeje, has harped on the need to promote feedback literacy among teachers and students at all levels of education. Prof. Ajogbeje said the absence of proper feedback has left many learners los…