Gunmen launched another attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Plateau State, late Wednesday. Security operatives fought back and killed one suspected attacker during the exchange of gunfire. The attack happened around 11 p.m. However, the gunmen failed to enter the institute after security personnel responded quickly. The incident…
President Bola Tinubu says the newly approved NYSC reforms will prepare young Nigerians for real-life opportunities beyond their service year. According to him, the changes will help corps members gain practical skills, improve their careers, and contribute more to national development. The NYSC Reforms Fulfil A Promise The President Made From Day One The Federal…
Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have attacked Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira/Uba LGA of Borno state, abducting an unspecified number of students sitting for the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The attack occurred on Monday morning while the students were writing the National Examinations Council (NECO) examination. One teacher was reportedly killed during the…
Nigeria has recorded its best performance in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. A total of 24 Nigerian universities made the global list. Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, announced this on X. He said Nigeria now leads Sub-Saharan Africa in university representation. This is a rise from 21 universities in previous…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has donated N15 million to the School of Nursing Sciences, Holy Rosary Hospital, Emekuku, in Owerri, Imo state. Obi announced the donation in a post on X on Saturday. Donates N15m to institution Obi said the donation was part of his continued support for educational…
Alex Onyia, chief executive officer (CEO) of Educare and convener of the South East Mathematics Olympiad, has alleged that Nigeria has been delisted from the 2026 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). Onyia made the claim in a post on X on Wednesday. Claims Nigeria lost full participation According to Onyia, Nigeria can no longer compete at…
Nigerian rapper Ycee has sparked fresh conversations after sharing his concerns about the state of education in Nigeria. During a recent interview, the music star said society no longer values academic excellence the way it once did. As a result, many young people now see less reason to pursue education. According to Ycee, the country…
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, has appealed to teachers to suspend their strike and reopen public schools across the state. The governor made the appeal following the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire LGA. Makinde’s plea was contained in a statement issued by Dotun Oyelade, commissioner for information, after the state executive council…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, former vice-chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), as chairman of the governing board of the National Universities Commission (NUC). The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Monday by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy. Ogundipe succeeds Olufemi Aina, who resigned…
Hilda Baci has achieved another major milestone. The celebrity chef is now the first Nigerian to be named a Guinness World Records (GWR) Icon. Guinness World Records announced the honour on Thursday. According to the organisation, the title is reserved for people whose influence goes beyond breaking records. As a result, Baci joins a select…
