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Plateau State considers penalties for parents as 23.2% of children remain out of school
Plateau State officials are warning of potential sanctions for parents as they struggle with a 23.2 percent out-of-school rate among children due to insecurity and economic factors.
July 15, 2026
Armed individuals kidnap students, principal, and NECO staff in Kogi State
A group of gunmen abducted several students, a principal, and an examination official from a school in Kogi State during a Tuesday evening attack.
July 15, 2026
Armed assailants kidnap group including students and school principal in Kogi
Armed attackers abducted four students, a school principal, and a NECO official at a secondary school in Kogi State, though one student has since been rescued by security forces.
July 15, 2026
National Industrial Court Overturns Eight-Year Retirement Rule for Education Directors
The National Industrial Court has ruled that education directors in the Federal Civil Service are exempt from the eight-year retirement policy, upholding their right to serve until age 65 or 40 years of service under the 2022 Teachers' Retirement Act.
July 14, 2026
Families Gather at Ogbomoso Hospital as Rescued Oyo Students Await Homecoming
Families have gathered at the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso to reunite with 39 students and seven teachers rescued after their abduction in Oyo State.
July 14, 2026
Nigerian Communications Commission Plans Zero-Data Access for Educational Websites
The NCC is developing a policy to eliminate data costs for approved educational platforms, aiming to broaden access to digital learning for students across Nigeria.
July 14, 2026
Senator Nwebonyi grants N100 million scholarship to 930 students, advises against social vices
Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi has provided N100 million in scholarships to 930 students, urging them to shun cultism and focus on their academic success.
July 14, 2026
Ogun State officials urge students to prioritize consistent study for exam success
Ogun State education authorities are encouraging students to adopt consistent study habits ahead of exams, while pledging further investments in school infrastructure and vocational training.
July 14, 2026
MC Oluomo Claims Street Experience Outweighs Formal Education
NURTW President MC Oluomo argues that his life experience as a former bus conductor provides him with more wisdom than many university graduates, while stressing the necessity of paternal responsibility.
July 14, 2026
MC Oluomo asserts his wisdom exceeds that of university graduates
NURTW President MC Oluomo claims his practical life experience makes him more knowledgeable than many degree holders, citing his professional rise and his children's academic successes as evidence.
July 14, 2026