The Executive Secretary of the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSCEC), Dr. Iyela Ajayi, during a press briefing held on Monday in Abuja, directed all state governments to comply with the newly approved minimum standards for Senior Secondary Schools within one year. Ajayi commended the Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, for their unwavering support towards the commission, stating that the NSSEC has been concentrating on establishing systems meant for transforming the quality, structure, and accountability of senior secondary education across the country.

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), through the Federal Ministry of Education, has unveiled “Inspire Lives,” a digital platform created to widen access to quality education for children in Nigeria.

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).