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Education

is the process of learning and acquiring knowledge, skills, values, and competencies. It takes place in schools, colleges, online platforms, and informal settings. Education empowers individuals, promotes personal growth, drives innovation, and strengthens societies by preparing people for careers, responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning.

The Trouble With the North: Why Elite Consensus Matters for Development

By Elizabeth Ugbo Northern Nigeria faces rising poverty, insecurity, and poor education. The region’s elites struggle to unite on development…

Nigeria to Scrap Common Entrance Exam, Introduce Learner ID System

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government of Nigeria, led by Education Minister Tunji Alausa, has announced plans to scrap the…

YABATECH Students Explore Metrospeed Smart City Project in Lekki

By Elizabeth Ugbo Students of Civil Engineering from Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) visited the 97-hectare Metro Smart City project…

Edo State Students Expelled After Viral Bullying Incident

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Edo State Police Command summoned the management of Igbinedion Education Centre in Benin City on Sunday,…

Calls Grow to Scrap NYSC Over Corps Member Insecurity

By Elizabeth Ugbo Parents and civil society groups have urged the Federal Government to scrap the National Youth Service Corps…

NYSC Opens Online Registration Portal for Prospective Corps Members March 12–18

By Elizabeth Ugbo The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that its online portal will open for prospective corps…

Tinubu Praises Sir Emeka Offor for Donating Medical Books to Nigerian Institutions

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised philanthropist Sir Emeka Offor for distributing medical books to Nigerian institutions.…

Nigeria Launches NERD to Combat Certificate Fraud and Digitise Academic Records

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Maruf Olatunji Alausa, announced a new digital verification system on Thursday to strengthen…

JAMB Confirms 2026 UTME Registration Fees Remain Unchanged

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Friday, February 23, 2026, warned Nigerian candidates and parents…

Flow with Confidence Sanitary Pads Initiative Launched in Abia

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Flow with Confidence sanitary pads initiative was launched in Abia State to support 370,000 rural schoolgirls…