A growing storm of anger, fear, and desperation is sweeping across Moroccan cities where Nigerian students under the Federal Government’s Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship scheme say they have been left stranded for over 15 months without receiving their monthly stipends. The students — many of whom rely solely on the scholarship for accommodation, food,…

In a bold move aimed at curbing police overreach and protecting citizens’ privacy, Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has issued a firm directive declaring that no police officer is allowed to search the mobile phones of commuters or motorists on Lagos roads. While the announcement has been widely welcomed, questions abound about whether…

In a landmark move that underscores the renewed focus on education and human-capital development, the government of Kano State has officially dispatched 350 postgraduate scholars to pursue advanced studies abroad. Spearheaded by Abba Kabir Yusuf, the initiative forms a key part of the state’s revitalised Foreign and Domestic Scholarship Scheme and marks a significant milestone…

In a major decision that has sparked wide debate across the education sector, the House of Representatives has ordered the immediate suspension of plans by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the Federal Ministry of Education to introduce Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The directive followed…