The Bauchi State Government has ordered the shutdown of all primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions due to growing security threats.

Covenant University has been named the top university in Africa in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings. The institution emerged first in Nigeria, first in Africa, and 49th worldwide.

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has launched the application portal for the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), which is a new initiative designed to fund student-led ventures with up to ₦50 million in equity-free grants.

The House of Representatives has issued a directive to the Federal Ministry of Education and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to suspend their plans to introduce Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE).

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has stated it has officially cancelled the National Language Policy (NLP), which requires Nigerian schools to use indigenous languages as the medium of instruction.

The Nigerian Senate has enacted legislation requiring every Nigerian child to take the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE), Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), and Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) as part of the country's educational reforms. The proposal repeals the current National Examinations Council (NECO) Act and broadens the council's authority to administer, regulate, and standardize all national examinations.