The Lagos State Government has proposed a series of reforms to strengthen education quality assurance, including digital monitoring, school-based evaluation, annual self-assessment and improved teacher development, as part of efforts to improve learning outcomes across public and private schools. The…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to girl-child education, safety and empowerment, pledging to address gender disparities in education and ensure that every Nigerian girl has the opportunity to learn, lead and realise her full potential. The Acting Permanent…
The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified that the recruitment waiver process for federal tertiary institutions remains in force, dismissing impressions that the procedure had been abolished following a speech delivered at a university convocation ceremony. In a press release…
The Lagos State Government has encouraged adolescents to speak up about their health needs and participate in decisions affecting their well-being, reaffirming its commitment to equitable access to quality, youth-friendly healthcare services. The call was made during the 2026 International…
The Federal Government has announced the launch of two joint postgraduate programmes in Artificial Intelligence and Data Technologies, and Digital Media and Communications, through a partnership between the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. The…
Motunrayo Alaka, founder and chief executive officer of the Adunni Foundation, will speak on child-centred basic education at the 2026 Basic Education Torchbearers Awards (BETA) in Lagos. The event, scheduled for October 21 at the Foundation of Truth Assembly, Surulere,…
Stakeholders across Nigeria’s education and professional sectors are calling for immediate reforms in the basic education system, warning that the country’s future depends heavily on how early-childhood learning is prioritised and managed. The call comes as The Adunni Foundation prepares…
The Federal Government has expanded the Implementation Monitoring Committee (IMC) to track the implementation of agreements with organised labour and address outstanding issues across universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. The initiative, led by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf…
The Federal Government has begun paying approved allowances to eligible academic and non-academic staff in tertiary institutions nationwide under new agreements covering their welfare and working conditions. The Ministry of Education disclosed this in a press release signed by its…
The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of two million packs of sanitary towels and learning materials to girls in public basic education schools across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to improve menstrual health, school attendance…
