"Living History" is not approved for Nigerian schools; the Federal Ministry of Education says it was never reviewed by NERDC. Ministry says the book is not approved or recommended NERDC did not receive the book for review It is not on the approved History textbook list Parents and schools should avoid unapproved texts Approvals should be checked via official NERDC channels
FUTMINNA now requires NERD clearance for NYSC mobilisation from 2026 Batch "A" onward. NYSC mobilisation needs a valid NERD clearance slip Start at the NERD onboarding portal (upload thesis/project first) Prepare email, NIN slip, passport photo, result/attestation docs Details get verified before final thesis/project upload link Notice signed by Abubakar Aliyu (Deputy Registrar, Students' Affairs)
The Federal Government of Nigeria and ASUU will formally unveil a signed agreement on Wed, 14 Jan 2026 at TETFund, Maitama, Abuja, with the ceremony fixed for 11:00 a.m. The event is presented as a step to support stable labour relations and improve conditions for teaching and learning across Nigeria's university system. Date and time: Wednesday, 14 Jan 2026, 11:00 a.m. prompt (14th January, 2026). Venue: Conference Hall, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), No. 6 Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abuja. Parties: Federal Government of Nigeria (FG) and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Focus stated: industrial harmony, teaching and learning conditions, and sustainable development in the university system. Presiding officials: Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, FAmeds; Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa'id Ahmad. Attendance list stated: senior government officials, ASUU representatives, heads of tertiary schools, development partners, and the media.
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Education has issued a policy that backs reusable, durable textbooks (lasting four to six years) and bans bundling disposable workbooks with textbooks. The same policy introduces a uniform academic calendar and limits graduation ceremonies to Primary 6, JSS3, and SSS3. Textbooks are to be standardised and durable, with a lifespan of four to six years Bundling disposable workbooks with textbooks is prohibited A uniform academic calendar is introduced for nationwide consistency in school planning Graduation ceremonies are limited to learners completing Primary 6, JSS3, and SSS3 NERDC remains responsible for textbook quality assurance and oversight Textbook review cycles now require real content changes; frequent cosmetic revisions are targeted
The Federal Government says Nigerian students on valid Federal Government scholarships in Morocco have not been abandoned, and that payments were made up to the 2024 budget year for BES beneficiaries enrolled before 2024. It also says no new bilateral awards were made in October 2025 or after, and that any documents claiming otherwise are not authentic. BES beneficiaries enrolled before 2024: payments made up to the 2024 budget year, as stated by the Minister of Education. Any outstanding payments: described as delayed due to fiscal constraints; engagements between the Ministries of Education and Finance are ongoing. New awards: the Minister says no new bilateral scholarships were awarded in October 2025 or at any time after. Policy direction: government-funded bilateral scholarships abroad were discontinued after a policy review that cited local capacity in Nigeria. Current support: only bilateral scholarships fully funded by foreign governments are being supported, with costs borne by host countries. Option for students abroad: students who wish to stop may write to the Director, Department of Scholarship Awards; the Federal Government says it will pay return travel costs and place them in tertiary institutions of their choice.
The Federal Government plans tighter controls for WAEC and NECO exams from 2026, aiming to cut cheating and restore trust in results. The changes focus on exam setup, student tracking, and stricter school rules. Exam questions will be arranged differently for each student, even when questions are the same Students in SSS3 will no longer be allowed to switch schools close to exams New national Continuous Assessment deadlines will apply to all schools A single learner ID number will track each candidate across exams WAEC, NECO and other exam bodies must follow the same national rules
Niger State will reopen public and private schools on Monday, 12 January 2026, but only in places security teams call safe. Schools in unsafe areas stay shut until security authorities check and clear them. Reopening date: Monday, 12 January 2026 Covers: public and private schools, including boarding schools in safe areas Unsafe areas: day and boarding schools stay closed until cleared by security authorities Schools must register every returning student right away on resumption Student data goes to the Ministry within one week of resumption LGA Chairmen must support and enforce compliance in their areas
The Katsina State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has released an official notice on the resumption of the second …
The Federal Government has restated its steady focus on keeping students safe and keeping learning going, after reopening all 47 …
The Federal Government has announced a nationwide ban on admitting or transferring students into Senior Secondary School Three, known as …
The Bauchi State Government has approved the return of learning across the state after talks with key voices in education. …
The Federal Government has shared a clear update on subject selection under the Senior Secondary School Curriculum as WAEC registration …
Stars Maritime Academy has shared the schedule for its first batch Post UTME Screening for the 2025/2026 academic session. The …
The School of Postgraduate Studies at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has shared a report about a person posing as …
The University of Maiduguri, UNIMAID, has released the 3rd batch UTME admission list for the 2025/2026 academic session. This list …
The Federal Ministry of Education is alerting students, parents, and school staff about a fake message shared on social media. …
The Minister of Education, Chief Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa FAMedS, CON, has expressed deep sadness over the attack on Government …
NationBuilders College of Technology, also known as NABCOTECH, has opened applications for its Weekend and Evening Programmes for the 2025/2026 …
The Senate has approved a bill proposing up to fourteen years imprisonment for educators found guilty of sexually harassing students …
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) warns the public about a fraudulent scholarship scheme circulating online. The Registrar …
The Federal Government has started disbursing the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF) through the Federal Ministry of Education. This …
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to revitalising Nigeria’s tertiary education sector through decisive financial support, policy reforms, and …
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Ogun State, has announced the official schedule for the First Term 2025/2026 mid-term …
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has announced the release of new housemanship vacancies in federal hospitals across …
The Cross River State Government has closed 36 unapproved schools operating without registration or official approval across three local government …
The Federal Ministry of Education has cleared the air about the revised O’Level admission requirements for tertiary education. It confirmed …
The Federal Ministry of Education has addressed a false report spreading across several newspapers and online platforms. The misleading story …
The Federal Government of Nigeria, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved new admission rules to make higher …
The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro ODFEL Admission List for the 2025/2026 academic session is out. The management of the polytechnic has …
The Universal School of Aviation (USA) has fixed Saturday, 11 October 2025, for its matriculation ceremony in both Abuja and Lagos campuses. The event welcomes new students officially into the aviation family. Admission is still open, but candidates are advised to act quickly before the ceremony.
