Federal Government Reopens 47 Unity Schools Closed Over Security Concerns

The Federal Government has approved the reopening of 47 Unity Schools that were earlier closed over security concerns, marking a major step toward restoring full academic activities in affected federal colleges across the country. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Federal Ministry of Education, which disclosed that the schools had been shut down […]

Plateau State Shuts All Basic Schools Over Rising Security Threats

The Plateau State Government has directed all basic schools across the state to close immediately, citing rising security tensions and the need to act before threats escalate. The announcement—confirmed on Friday by Richard Jonah, spokesperson for the Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (PSUBEB)—follows a wave of violent attacks on educational institutions in neighbouring states. […]

WAEC Trials Computer-Based WASSCE Essay Test for 2026

Nigeria’s education system is racing toward the future. On October 23, 2025, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) launched a groundbreaking trial of its computer-based essay test for the 2026 WASSCE at its Ogba, Lagos Training Centre. Led by Dr. Amos Dangut, WAEC’s Nigeria National Office head, the exercise introduced senior secondary students to a […]

NLC to FG on World Teachers’ Day: Prioritize Education, End Exploitation of Teachers

As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark World Teachers’ Day, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) issued a strong call to the Federal Government to radically improve funding for education and enhance the welfare of teachers, warning that continued neglect of educators threatens the nation’s future. Speaking at a national event in Abuja […]