Category: Education

The Federal Government has applauded the successful rollout of the National Examinations Council (NECO) Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), describing it as a significant step towards enhancing examination integrity and accelerating digital transformation in Nigeria’s education sector. The commendation came after the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, monitored the examination in Abuja and expressed satisfaction with the seamless conduct of the exercise. According to the minister, the examination was conducted without technical glitches, while candidates adapted well to the new…

The Federal Government has suspended the proposed review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), pending wider consultations with stakeholders. The Federal Ministry of Education announced the suspension in a statement, saying it had withdrawn its June 18, 2026 letter conveying the proposed fee adjustment to allow for a comprehensive review of the proposal. The ministry said the decision followed concerns and feedback from members of the public over the planned increase, adding that…

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has disclosed that it has mobilised more than ₦100 billion in previously unaccessed matching grants, deploying the funds to improve infrastructure, strengthen teacher capacity, and expand digital learning across Nigeria’s basic education sector. Speaking at a media luncheon with education correspondents in Abuja on Thursday, the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr Aisha Garba, said the Commission’s interventions are being driven by its 2025–2031 Strategic Blueprint, which aligns with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. According to her, UBEC is focused on delivering measurable results…

The Federal Ministry of Education has inaugurated its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) Committee as part of efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and ethical governance across the ministry and its agencies. The inauguration, held in Abuja on Thursday, is in line with the Federal Government’s commitment to institutional integrity and effective public service delivery under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, described ACTU as a vital preventive mechanism for entrenching due process, promoting ethical conduct and…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s education sector by converting recovered proceeds of crime into critical investments for schools and tertiary institutions across the country. The commitment was underscored during the formal handover of recovered assets by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the Federal Ministry of Education for deployment to educational institutions nationwide. Receiving the assets, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, described the initiative as a clear demonstration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to education, human capital development and…

The Federal Ministry of Education has lauded the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, for donating 140,000 copies of seven educational books for distribution to public school libraries across the country. Receiving the books on behalf of the ministry, the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, described the donation as a significant investment in literacy, values-based education and the overall development of Nigerian children. According to the minister, the initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and complements the ministry’s drive to promote quality, inclusive and learner-centred…

The Federal Government has launched the Digitalised Nigeria Education Management Information System (DNEMIS), a nationwide education data platform aimed at strengthening planning, accountability and evidence-based decision-making across the country’s education sector. Speaking at the unveiling in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, described DNEMIS as a major reform that replaces the traditional paper-based Annual School Census with a real-time digital system for collecting and managing education data. According to the minister, the platform has already captured data from 124,548 schools, representing 58.4 per cent national coverage.…

At just 16, Osasere Okundaye has made history as Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant, earning widespread commendation from the Federal Government. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, congratulated the teenager on her remarkable achievement, describing it as a testament to hard work, discipline, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. In a statement issued on Monday, the minister said Okundaye’s accomplishment demonstrated the immense potential of Nigerian youths and should inspire young people across the country to pursue excellence. “Osasere has distinguished herself as a shining example of the limitless…