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The Federal Government has announced plans to train and equip 1,200 Nigerian youths across the country’s six geopolitical zones with practical skills in graphics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) design, makeup artistry and fashion designing as part of its broader poverty-reduction and youth empowerment efforts. The programme is being implemented through the National Poverty Reduction with…
The Federal Government has approved a new arrangement under which the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will take over the processing of Higher National Diploma (HND) admissions in polytechnics and other relevant institutions, beginning from the 2026/2027 academic session. The development was disclosed by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) in a circular…
The Federal Government and state authorities across Nigeria are stepping up security measures around schools as students prepare to return for the 2026/2027 academic session, amid renewed concerns over the safety of learners and education personnel. The Federal Ministry of Education has confirmed that all Federal Unity Colleges nationwide will resume academic activities on Monday,…
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The Federal Government has launched a major digital education initiative that will remove data charges for millions of Nigerian students accessing approved educational platforms and learning content, in a move aimed at widening access to technology-enabled education across the country. The initiative, known as the Initiative for Zero-Rated Access to Educational Platforms and Content in…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has rejected reports linking a proposed N200 annual levy by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to the mobilisation of graduates for national service. The Scheme said students and prospective corps members do not need to pay the levy to qualify for NYSC mobilisation. The clarification came on…
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The federal government has built real opportunities for Nigerian youths, but most people don’t know they exist. Here are 7 programmes you can access right now — with direct links to apply: 1. Technical & Vocational Education Training (TVET) Free technical education with a ₦45,000 monthly stipend while you train.For anyone looking to learn a…
The Federal Government has announced that the iconic khaki uniform worn by members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) will be replaced with locally produced Adire fabric as part of a comprehensive reform of the 53-year-old national service scheme. Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed the development on Thursday during an appearance on…
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President Bola Tinubu has approved a sweeping reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), introducing the most extensive restructuring of the scheme since its establishment in 1973, with a new civilian-led operational structure replacing decades of military leadership. The landmark reforms, endorsed by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), will see the NYSC’s day-to-day operations…
The Federal Government has directed universities and other tertiary institutions across Nigeria to temporarily suspend students who repeatedly test positive for drug use, under a new nationwide policy aimed at combating substance abuse in schools. The directive is contained in the newly introduced National Implementation Guidelines Against Drugs and Substance Use in Schools in Nigeria…
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The Federal Government has introduced compulsory drug testing for secondary school students as part of a nationwide effort to curb rising substance abuse among young Nigerians. The new directive is contained in the National Implementation Guidelines Against Drug and Substance Use in Schools in Nigeria, a policy framework developed for secondary schools across the country….
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