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Kogi Administration Details Rescue of Kidnapped NECO Examinees and School Principal
Kogi State officials explain the strategic military and technological operation used to liberate abducted NECO students and their principal from kidnappers.
Lagos State Finalizes 2026/2027 Academic Schedule for All Schools
Lagos State has unveiled its unified 2026/2027 academic calendar for all schools, ensuring a consistent schedule for exams, breaks, and resumption dates.
The Safe Return of Oriire Students Does Not Erase Lingering Security Fears
While the return of abducted students to Oriire has brought immense relief, the community and security experts warn that systemic failures in protection and infrastructure must be addressed to prevent future occurrences.
Nigerian stakeholders support NCC plan for free data access to learning sites
Government officials, international partners, and industry stakeholders have endorsed the NCC's plan to provide free data access to educational platforms for Nigerian students.
Oguntoyinbo Warns Rising Exam Fees Will Drive Up Dropout Rates
APM candidate Olufemi Oguntoyinbo claims that planned increases in NECO and WASSCE registration fees will worsen Nigeria's out-of-school child crisis.
A Summary of Nigerian Headlines: School Abduction in Kogi and Political Disputes
A review of Nigerian news highlights a school kidnapping in Kogi, legislative debates on state police, political tension over election deadlines, and ongoing legal battles involving former government officials.
NANS Calls for Probe into Alleged Sexual Misconduct at UNIZIK
NANS has demanded an urgent and transparent investigation into a lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University following reports of alleged sexual misconduct involving a student.
Peter Obi decries school abductions as an attack on Nigeria’s future
Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for urgent action following the kidnapping of students and staff in Kogi State, warning that schools must not become sites of violence.
NAPTAN and NUT Demand Urgent Action on Safe Schools Initiative
Educational bodies NAPTAN and NUT are demanding the immediate and effective enforcement of the Safe Schools Initiative to stop the persistent threat of kidnappings and violence against students.
Atiku Abubakar Decries Kidnapping of Students and Staff During NECO Exams in Kogi
Atiku Abubakar has condemned the recent abduction of students and staff in Kogi State, labeling the incident a symptom of the federal government's failure to prioritize education and public safety.