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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.
Kogi Police Probe Kidnapping at Illegal Examination Site
Kogi State police are searching for four individuals kidnapped at an illegal examination site, while launching an investigation into why the abandoned school was operating as a miracle center.
NECO CBT Enhances Exam Integrity, Says Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad
Education officials and students confirm that the NECO computer-based testing format has successfully reduced examination malpractice while providing a smoother experience for candidates.
Minister Alausa identifies access as Nigeria’s core education hurdle
Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa argues that Nigeria's education crisis stems from a lack of transition opportunities for students, rather than initial enrolment numbers, while calling for data-driven journalism to boost accountability.