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Sam Amadi and ICPC Chief Condemn Academic Corruption in Nigeria
Academic leaders and ICPC officials met at Yakubu Gowon University to demand an end to corruption in Nigerian higher education, citing concerns over fake professorships, exam fraud, and sexual harassment.
England reports first decline in school suspensions since pandemic
Government data shows the first drop in English school suspensions since the pandemic, though rates remain higher than pre-2019 levels and primary school incidents have increased.
President Tinubu Submits Proposal to Amend Senior Secondary Education Commission Law
President Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to help improve the management of secondary schooling in Nigeria.
Abia State University Governing Council Begins Search for Next Vice-Chancellor
Abia State University has established a search committee to identify candidates for its next Vice-Chancellor, aiming to find a leader for the institution's digital-age future.
Burna Boy Joins Star-Studded Lineup for Inaugural World Cup Final Halftime Show
Burna Boy joins a lineup featuring Justin Bieber, Shakira, and Madonna for the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show to benefit global education.
Senate Launches Investigation into Safe Schools Initiative Failures
The Nigerian Senate is investigating the Safe Schools Initiative due to allegations of financial mismanagement and the failure of the program to curb school kidnappings despite N144 billion in funding.
Scaling Success: Can Africa Transform Chess from Individual Prodigies into a Sustainable System?
As the World Schools Team Chess Championship prepares to head to Cape Town in 2026, experts examine whether the continent can move beyond individual success stories to create a sustainable infrastructure for future generations of chess talent.
Schools offer delayed Monday starts to accommodate late-night World Cup match
Several schools across England are pushing back start times on Monday to allow students and parents to watch the late-night England versus Mexico World Cup game.
Appellate Court Reverses Decision Allowing Hijab at University of Ibadan International School
The Court of Appeal in Ibadan has ruled that the International School, University of Ibadan is a private entity entitled to enforce its own dress code, thereby overturning a previous judgment that permitted students to wear hijabs.
Emir Sanusi Advocates for Entrepreneurial Growth in Nigeria
Emir Hameem Nuhu Sanusi advises Nigerians to focus on entrepreneurship over certificates, while Sokoto State University introduces new tech-focused degree programs.