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 […]