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Public divide grows after school forcibly cuts student’s hair
A viral video of a teacher cutting a student's hair has sparked a debate in Nigeria regarding the balance between enforcing school disciplinary codes and respecting parental rights.
Alausa: Education serves as the catalyst for Tinubu’s $1 trillion economic goal
Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa outlines how reforms in healthcare training and university stability are essential to achieving President Tinubu's $1 trillion economic vision.
Governor Bala Mohammed Urges Inclusion of Arabic Studies in Nigerian School Syllabus
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State is advocating for the formal integration of Arabic education into Nigeria's national curriculum to better support graduates of Arab universities.
Obong of Calabar Urges WAEC to Restore Efik Language to Syllabus
The Obong of Calabar Executive Forum is pressing WAEC to return the Efik language to its curriculum, citing its historical significance and ongoing efforts to prevent its decline.
Indian educational activist hospitalized after 20-day hunger strike
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly hospitalized in Delhi after a 20-day hunger strike for education reform; his supporters vow to continue their planned protests.
Proposed Changes to NYSC Program Ignite Public Debate
A proposal by the Federal Government to extend the NYSC orientation period and introduce other reforms has sparked a lively debate among youth, with some praising the focus on skills while others criticize potential uniform changes.
President Tinubu requests Senate endorsement for secondary education legislative changes
President Bola Tinubu has submitted the National Secondary Education Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to the Senate to improve the administration of senior secondary education in Nigeria.