Category : Primary Education


Mike Okonkwo Essay Competition Opens for Nigerian Students

Entries are now open for the 2026 Bishop Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition, inviting secondary school students across Nigeria to compete for cash prizes, laptops, and more. The topic focuses on democracy, electoral credibility, and judicial integrit

Army Donates Educational Materials to Anambra School

The Nigerian Army has donated school bags and exercise books to Ogwumabiri Primary School in Lilu community, Anambra State, as part of a civil-military relations initiative to support academic development and encourage pupils.

Kwara AGILE Empowers Girls with Education and Skills

The Kwara Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) is expanding educational access for girls through cash transfers, second-chance education, and digital skills training across the state.

FG Scraps Common Entrance Exam, Launches Learner ID Number

The Tinubu administration announces plans to phase out the Junior Secondary School Common Entrance Examination, replacing it with Continuous Assessment and a Learner Identification Number to enhance student tracking and improve education access.

Edo Govt to Prosecute Parents in School Bullying Case

The Edo State Government has pledged to prosecute parents of students involved in a viral bullying video at Igbinedion Education Centre, following protests and a police investigation into the disturbing incident.

ActionAid Condemns Bullying at Igbinedion Education Center

ActionAid Nigeria has strongly condemned recent bullying incidents at Igbinedion Education Centre, describing them as serious violations of children's rights and evidence of systemic failures in Nigeria's education protection systems.

Lagos Schools Bag N20m Scholarships at National Sports Contest

Lagos secondary schools received N20 million in scholarship packages and cash prizes after winning the Aketi Bowl II national flag football competition. Education officials praised the event for promoting discipline and holistic student development.

Imo Schoolboy Wins N2m in South East Maths Olympiad 2026

Egejurum Onyedikachi, a pupil from Diamond Special College in Owerri, Imo State, has clinched victory in the primary category of the 2026 South East Mathematics Olympiad, scoring 13 out of 15 points to secure a N2 million prize.

Toolz Laments Heavy Schoolwork for Her Sons

Media personality Toolz has humorously complained about the intense volume of schoolwork her young children bring home, comparing it to being back in primary school herself.

Lagos Mum Protests Heavy Homework Load in Schools

A concerned mother in Lagos raises alarm over excessive homework burden, reporting up to six assignments daily for pupils, particularly in Lekki, leading to exhaustion and diminished learning.

Kwara Reopens Schools After Security Operations

Kwara State Government has approved reopening of all schools from Monday following sustained security operations against bandits. Education Commissioner assures safety measures remain priority.

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