NECO Releases 2026 SSCE Results, Records Less Malpractice
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination, recording a sharp decline in examination malpractice. NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, announced the results on Thursday during a news briefing. Wushishi said 1,378,048 candidates registered for the examination, while 1,371,992 candidates eventually sat for it. […]
Plateau to invest over N10bn in basic education — Mutfwang
By Zainab Bakare The Plateau State Government says it will invest more than N10 billion in basic education as part of efforts to improve learning outcomes and reposition the sector for sustainable development. Governor Caleb Mutfwang disclosed this on Wednesday in Jos during the flag-off of the distribution of teaching and learning materials, 19 buses […]
2027: Ezekwesili Backs Obi, Urges Nigerians to Reject Decline
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Former Minister of Education, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has urged Nigerians to reject the belief that the country’s decline is inevitable, describing the situation as the result of a flawed national design that citizens must challenge. Ezekwesili also reaffirmed her support for former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential […]
POWA to Deepen Welfare Support for Police Families
By Oluwakemi Kindness The President, Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Mutiat Disu, has pledged to expand welfare programmes for police families, with renewed focus on healthcare, education, mental wellness, economic empowerment, and support for widows and children of serving and fallen officers. Mutiat, who is the wife of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olutunji Disu, […]
NILDS DG Backs Legislature Book for Academic Curriculum
By Jumoke Abubakar The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has called for the inclusion of a newly published book on the Nigerian legislature in the curriculum of legislative studies across educational institutions in the country. Sulaiman made the recommendation while delivering a goodwill message at the […]
UK Sets Overnight Social Media Curfew for Older Teens
By Oluwakemi Kindness The UK government has announced an overnight social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds, as part of new measures aimed at improving teenagers’ sleep, focus and wellbeing. Under the proposal, platforms including Instagram, TikTok and YouTube will automatically become unavailable to users aged 16 and 17 between midnight and 6:00 a.m. However, […]
Oyo Family Urges FG to Recover Slain Teacher’s Body
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The family of Michael Oyedokun, a teacher killed during the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Seyi Makinde to help recover his remains. In an open letter issued on Tuesday, the family thanked the Federal Government, security […]
FG Suspends Proposed WAEC, NECO Registration Fee Hike
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has suspended the proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), pending wider consultations with stakeholders. The Federal Ministry of Education announced the decision in a statement issued on Monday by […]
Atiku Knocks FG Over Suspended WAEC, NECO Fee Hike
By Zainab Bakare Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Federal Government over its handling of the proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 WAEC and NECO Senior School Certificate Examinations, describing the policy as poorly conceived. Reacting to the government’s decision to suspend the planned […]
Nigeria, Cuba Move to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening diplomatic and economic ties with Cuba, with a strong focus on healthcare, trade, agriculture, education and tourism. He made the remarks in Abuja on TuDeputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment […]