Category: School news updates

Lagos State has officially kicked off the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) e-registration and payment exercise, marking a significant step in modernising how students enrol for one of the most important examinations in the junior secondary school cycle. The initiative, spearheaded by the Lagos State Examinations Board (LSEB), opens a streamlined online registration window…

The Central Board of Secondary Education is set to take another critical step toward the conduct of the 2026 board examinations, as admit cards for Class 10 and Class 12 candidates are expected to be released before February 10. This development marks a crucial phase in the examination cycle and has generated heightened anticipation among…

Nigeria’s drive to reposition technical and vocational education has taken a major leap forward as the Federal Government announces the opening of the admission portal for Federal Technical Colleges nationwide. The move signals renewed commitment to skills-based learning, youth empowerment, and the creation of a workforce equipped for today’s rapidly evolving economy. With the portal…

The management of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBUL) in Lapai, Niger State, has announced the launch of a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a student who tragically died in his campus residence under distressing conditions. This move comes as the university seeks to determine the exact factors that led to the…

In a remarkable celebration of academic excellence and achievement, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has graduated 3,136 students from three of its faculties as part of its ongoing 56th convocation ceremonies. The event, held on January 20, 2026, at the university’s main campus in Akoka, Lagos, brought together proud graduands, their families, university officials, and…

In a heartbreaking development that underscores the escalating dangers of gambling and financial pressures among young Nigerians, a 300-level computer science student at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai has reportedly taken his own life after losing ₦600,000 — money he allegedly placed on sports betting instead of using it for its intended purpose. The student,…

the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has joined forces with the BAT Ideological Group (BAT-IG) to establish the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Institute of Politics and Policies. This development represents a pioneering effort to institutionalize political ideology, governance expertise, and leadership development within a formal academic setting — a first of its kind…

the Federal Government has reiterated that students seeking financial support under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) do not need any political influence, connections, or “godfathers” to benefit from the programme. This announcement marks a critical milestone in the country’s efforts to remove barriers to education financing and promote fairness in opportunities for young Nigerians….

In a significant leap toward modernising digital education in Nigeria, Huawei Technologies Nigeria Limited has partnered with Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, to inaugurate a comprehensive Smart Campus ICT infrastructure revamp — an initiative expected to redefine connectivity, academic delivery, and research capabilities across the university’s campuses. A Landmark Partnership for Digital Transformation At a…

The Federal Government (FG) has approved the 2026 intervention funding cycle through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), releasing a total of over ₦6 billion to 271 public tertiary institutions nationwide. This strategic investment aims to strengthen infrastructure, enhance academic programmes, expand research capacity, and drive innovation across universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Strategic…