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NECO’s CBT transition will curb exam malpractice, improve assessment quality, says minister
The federal government says Nigeria’s gradual transition to computer-based testing (CBT) for public examinations is aimed at drastically reducing examination…
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FG unveils Nigeria Genomic City to drive research, healthcare, innovation
The federal government has unveiled the Nigeria Genomic City, a flagship initiative aimed at harnessing the country’s genomic resources to…
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FG suspends proposed increase in WAEC, NECO registration fees after public backlash
The federal government has suspended the proposed review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination…
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Alausa to lead assessment of Tinubu’s education reforms at ECAN 2026 summit
Tunji Alausa, the minister of education, will lead discussions on the achievements, reforms and challenges in Nigeria’s education sector under…
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Alausa praises Tinubu, security agencies over rescue of abducted Ogbomoso pupils, teachers
Tunji Alausa, minister of education, has commended President Bola Tinubu, the Oyo state government and security agencies for the successful…
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Education ministry, NIMC partner to integrate 80 million learners into national identity system
The federal ministry of education and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have strengthened collaboration to establish a single national…
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Education ministry denies delaying NELFUND recruitment, says agency ‘already overstaffed’
The federal ministry of education has denied reports alleging that Tunji Alausa, minister of education, directed the suspension of newly…
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Almajiri commission: Projects outside our mandate in 2026 budget are constituency projects
The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education (NCAOOSCE) has clarified that projects in its 2026 appropriation outside its…
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FG launches push for financially resilient universities through advancement programme
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to building financially resilient, globally competitive and future-ready universities through the national university…
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FG urges states, private schools to join national education database
The federal government has called on state governments, local education authorities and private school owners to enrol in the digitalised…
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