Current and latest school news for students. Get complete guides and updates on admission, tuition fees, acceptance rates, scholarship opportunities.
On December 8, 2025, a transport aircraft belonging to the Nigerian Air Force — a C-130 — landed at the airport in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso under circumstances that have ignited a regional storm. According to the AES and Burkinabè authorities, the aircraft entered Burkina Faso’s airspace without prior authorization and was subsequently grounded. On board…
On the night of November 21, 2025, gunmen descended on St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, located in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. In what soon became one of the worst school abductions in recent Nigerian history, assailants invaded the school dormitories in the early hours, abducting students and teachers….
The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has formally banned all physical cash payments at every revenue-collecting point of the federal government — meaning all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and federal government-owned enterprises (FGOEs) must stop accepting cash immediately. To replace cash, the government has mandated installation of electronic payment devices —…
In a landmark move aimed at catalysing the next wave of Nigerian innovation and entrepreneurship, the Federal Ministry of Education has opened applications for the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), a bold initiative offering up to ₦50 million in equity-free funding to student-led ventures with meaningful social or commercial impact. The S-VCG is being hailed…
The faith-based Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), located in Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, has unveiled a generous cash-award scheme to honour outstanding graduating students. The university’s Vice-Chancellor announced that a total of ₦29 million will be distributed among this year’s best graduating student and first-class graduates — a move aimed at recognising academic excellence and encouraging…
Tensions have simmered following the recent coup attempt in the Republic of Benin, and rumours were already swirling about possible involvement from neighbouring nations. But the office of the President of Nigeria has issued a firm statement: the country responded only after Benin formally requested help. The government rejects any suggestions that Nigeria, or President…
The Nigerian federal government has officially unveiled a landmark initiative designed to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship among students in tertiary institutions. The program, spearheaded by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, offers equity-free grants of up to ₦50 million to eligible student-led startups. This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to leveraging youth potential to drive…
Godfrey Okoye University (GO University) has just marked a major milestone: the formal establishment of its own fully-functional teaching hospital — GO University Teaching Hospital (GOUNITH), located in Enugu. According to the University’s Vice-Chancellor, this makes GO University “one of the few private universities in Nigeria” with its own medical teaching hospital. This isn’t just…
Recent reports show that loans and commitments from the World Bank to Nigeria between 2023 and 2025 are projected to total US $9.65 billion by the end of the period. This boost in funding reflects multiple fresh approvals and disbursements across sectors such as infrastructure, health, education, governance, and economic reform programmes. Where Nigeria Stands:…
The shipping industry in Nigeria is witnessing a remarkable upturn, with the entire sector recording a 40–50 % increase in activity in 2025 — a significant jump compared to 2024. This surge was revealed by the Shipping Association of Nigeria (SAN), whose leadership credited the upswing to renewed currency stability and improving broader economic conditions….
