58 h. ago Lagos govt rewards winners of 2025 schools’ essay competition

A 14-year-old SS1 student of Ifesowapo Senior Secondary School, Aboru, Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos, Miss Abdulyekini Amirat, won the Senior School Category, beating the duo of Mantori Zaradeen of Birrell Avenue Senior High School, Yaba and Adekoya Omowonuola of Eva Adelaja Girls Senior High School, Bariga to second and third position respectively. 

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61 h. ago UNICEF Partners Zamfara First Lady, Gift 1,000 Schoolgirls Hygiene Kits

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) ) in collaboration with the Office of the First Lady of Zamfara State, has distributed personal hygiene kits to 1,000 students of Government Girls Day Secondary School, Galadima, Gusau, as part of activities marking the ongoing 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Delivering her remarks, the First […]

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62 h. ago Lagos Chamber Of Commerce Advocates Digital Skills To Boost Competitive Workforce

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has stated that digital literacy, innovation training and leadership development are crucial for the country to build global competitive workforce. The president of LCCI, Gabriel Idahosa, stated this during the LCCI 2025 Secondary Schools Essay Competition and prize giving ceremony, titled, ‘The Role of Robotics and AI: […]

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3 d. ago VIDEO: Oyo schoolchildren caught on camera in violent street fight

A viral video shows a violent street fight among schoolchildren from three secondary schools in Ibadan, Oyo State, sparking outrage over youth violence. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-oyo-schoolchildren-caught-on-camera-in-violent-street-fight/

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4 d. ago States get ultimatum to implement minimum standards in secondary schools

Nigeria’s education commission gives states a one-year ultimatum to implement new minimum secondary school standards for teachers and infrastructure. Read More: https://punchng.com/states-get-ultimatum-to-implement-minimum-standards-in-secondary-schools/

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4 d. ago From abduction to release: Nigeria’s kidnapping pandemic demands urgent cure

On November 17, 2025, armed bandits invaded the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, killed the vice read more From abduction to release: Nigeria’s kidnapping pandemic demands urgent cure

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6 d. ago Alumni Association Cautions Federal Govt Over Implementation Of CBT System

The Ago Iwoye Secondary School Old Students Association (AISSOSA) on Friday, called on the federal government, management of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and the National Examination Council (NECO), as well as other stakeholders in the nation’s education sector to exercise restraint before compelling secondary schools’ students to write their terminal examinations through the […]

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6 d. ago DHQ Summons, Grills Soldiers in Abuja, Over Sudden Withdrawal Before 26 Schoolgirls’ Kidnap In Kebbi

The Defence Headquarters Abuja has opened a full-scale investigation into the sudden withdrawal of military personnel from the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, where 26 schoolgirls were abducted last week. A top source revealed that all soldiers previously stationed at the school had been […] The post DHQ Summons, Grills Soldiers in Abuja, Over Sudden Withdrawal Before 26 Schoolgirls’ Kidnap In Kebbi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Lawmaker laments poor outing of A’Ibom school at quiz competition

A lawmaker expresses deep concern over education in Akwa Ibom after a secondary school’s students failed to answer any questions in a local quiz competitio Read More: https://punchng.com/lawmaker-laments-poor-outing-of-aibom-school-at-quiz-competition/

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7 d. ago Police Deny Abduction Of Students, Teachers In Akwa Ibom School

The Akwa Ibom state Police Command has denied the alleged attack and abduction by insurgents of four students and some teachers of Mary Hanney Secondary School (NHSS) in Oron local government area of the State. A concerned social media influencer had raised the alarm over the infiltration by the dreaded Boko Haram terrorists, claiming that […]

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7 d. ago Abduction: Kebbi gov assures parents of quick release of their wards

Kebbi State governor, Dr. Nasiru Idris, has assured parents of the abducted students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Zuru Local Government Area, of the state that their children will be rescued soon. The governor gave the assurance while addressing journalists in Maga shortly after meeting with security agencies, traditional rulers, parents of […]

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8 d. ago Niger Governor Bago Confirms Rescue Of 11 More Papiri Schoolchildren

Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umar Bago, has disclosed that 11 additional students of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri, in Agwarra local government area of the State, have been rescued following last week’s attack on the school. Bago revealed this during an interview with BBC News Africa, where he said; “Yes. Because […]

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9 d. ago Keep Pursuing Your Education, Governor Idris Tells Freed Kebbi Schoolgrils

The Kebbi State governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has urged the 24 freed schoolgrils of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Danko Wasagu local government area of the State, not to relent in pursuit of education. Governor Idris gave the advice while handing over the schoolgirls to their parents at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi […]

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9 d. ago Government Didn’t Rescue Kebbi Schoolgirls, They Negotiated With Us – Bandits Reveal

A video has surfaced showing that the Nigerian government and the bandits who abducted the Kebbi schoolgirls negotiated and arrived at a deal before the girls were set free. Recall that some  kidnapped students of Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State, were released on Tuesday with the government claiming that no ransom was paid […] The post Government Didn’t Rescue Kebbi Schoolgirls, They Negotiated With Us – Bandits Reveal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago FCTA Orders Closure Of Senior Secondary Schools Over Security Concerns

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has directed all public senior secondary schools in Abuja, the nation’s capital, to shut down on or before Friday, November 28, citing urgent security concerns. In a memo issued on Tuesday by Aishatu Sani Alhassan, director of school services, FCT secondary education board, seen by TheCable, principals and heads […] The post FCTA Orders Closure Of Senior Secondary Schools Over Security Concerns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Kebbi Governor Announces Rescue Of 24 Abducted Schoolgirls From Terrorists

Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris, has announced the ‘rescue’ of 24 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko-Wasagu local government area of the State. “The freed girls had been rescued unharmed and were on their way to the state capital,” Governor Idris said on Tuesday night during a special press briefing […]

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1 week ago FG introduces virtual lessons for primary, secondary schools

tackles teacher shortage, boosts digital learning The Federal Ministry of Education has launched the nationwide rollout of the Inspire Live(s)! read more FG introduces virtual lessons for primary, secondary schools

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1 week ago No invasion in Kwale Girls Secondary School, says Delta Police after rumours

…Police, LG chairman call for calm Delta State Police Command has debunked the alleged rumour of the invasion of Kwale read more No invasion in Kwale Girls Secondary School, says Delta Police after rumours

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1 week ago Stakeholders raise alarm over declining standards in secondary school

The Gbongan/Odeomu Anglican Grammar School alumni 1985 set and other stakeholders in the education sector have raised concern over the falling standard of secondary school system in the country. This was stated on Saturday during the celebration of the 40th reunion of the group, held at the school premises in Gbongan, Osun State. The group […]

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1 week ago Alumni push N500m revamp plan, seek partnership with stakeholders to revive school

ONDO State government has been urged to partner with old students’ associations to fix dilapidated buildings in public secondary schools across the state. National vice president of the Old Students Association of Ahmadiyya Grammar School, Ogbagi-Akoko (OSAAGSO), Surajudeen Abdulsalam-Alada, made the appeal in Akure during a press conference to herald the school’s 50th anniversary. Abdulsalam-Alada […]

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