Kano State has fixed second term holiday and third term resumption dates for the 2025/2026 school session. Applies to public and private primary and secondary schools Day schools break on Friday, 17 April 2026 Boarding schools break on Saturday, 18 April 2026 Boarding schools resume on Sunday, 3 May 2026 Day schools resume on Monday, 4 May 2026 Keep reading for Kano State second term holiday dates and resumption details.
Pemgo Polytechnic admission for 2026/2027 is ongoing for ND and HND applicants in Abuja. Candidates are to apply at the campus. Admission is open for 2026/2027 Programmes: ND and HND Approved by the Federal Ministry of Education Accredited by NBTE and SIWES Unit Apply at PEMGO City, Abuja Keep reading for Pemgo Polytechnic admission 2026/2027 details.
FG has launched the Learner Identification Number nationwide. The first phase covers over 1.9 million 2026 exam candidates. LIN gives each student a permanent academic identity First phase covers WAEC and NECO 2026 candidates LIN links with DNEMIS and verified school data The system helps cut impersonation in exams Public and private schools will be covered Read on for the Learner Identification Number rollout details.
Cross River State has released the 2026 SS2 Mock/Promotion Examination timetable. The exam is for SS2 candidates going to SS3. Exam starts on Monday, 18 May 2026 Last listed paper falls on Monday, 4 June 2026 SS2 candidates are the target group Papers are arranged by date, subject, and time Practical, objective, and essay papers appear Keep reading for the full timetable and paper schedule.
Sunshine Schools' inter-house sports in Ibadan drew notice as parents showed up in aso ebi and marched in groups. Online reactions followed. Event held at Sunshine Schools, Ibadan Parents wore yellow, blue and white aso ebi Students still took part in track and field events Videos online sparked jokes and comments The scene raised talk about school social events
NECO will not extend 2026 SSCE registration. Schools must finish normal or late entry by the stated May deadlines. Normal registration ends Monday, 25 May 2026 Late registration ends Friday, 29 May 2026 NECO says there will be no further extension Schools, principals and commandants must act Fast Missed deadlines may stop candidates from sitting the exam
FG has approved a National Laureate Prize for top student research in tertiary schools. Awards will reach N20 million in the 2026 cycle. Undergraduates can receive N5 million Master's winners can receive N10 million Doctoral winners can receive N20 million Call for submissions starts in May 2026 National Laureate Gala will hold in Abuja in November 2026
FG has launched National Digital Economy Research Clusters under Project BRIDGE. The plan links universities, research, and digital infrastructure. Project BRIDGE carries a $2 billion investment Over 90,000 km of fibre will connect universities Six focus areas include AI, skills, trust and safety Research is expected to support policy and jobs The plan also ties in with EIBIC, NgREN and 3MTT
Ogun State schools will begin second term holiday on 6 April 2026 and resume on 27 April 2026. The break covers public and private schools. Holiday starts: Monday, 6 April 2026 Holiday ends: Friday, 24 April 2026 Resumption date: Monday, 27 April 2026 Covers public and private primary and secondary schools Government technical colleges are included
NERD says students do not need to return to their schools for clearance slip stamping. A valid NERD Clearance Slip is checked by scanning its barcode. Do not return to school for stamping Verify the slip by scanning the barcode Correct student details mean the clearance is valid Wrong details mean contact NERD Support Support lines: 08060044989, 07071184432
The Federal Government has shortlisted 65 finalists for the Student Venture Capital Grant. Awards Day holds on 29 March 2026 in Lagos. 65 finalists came from 30,639 applicants Applications came from 404 tertiary schools Bootcamp runs from 26 to 29 March 2026 Awards Day holds from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Venue is UNDP Innovation Hub, Lagos
FPOG Bonny will hold its 5th matriculation ceremony on Friday, 27 March 2026, at 9:00 am in the New Auditorium. Date: Friday, 27 March 2026 Time: 9:00 am prompt Venue: New Auditorium of the Polytechnic Gown collection starts: Monday, 23 March 2026 Students must be seated by 8:00 am
"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
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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 …
