Nigeria reopens 47 unity colleges after insecurity closure

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reopened all 47 Federal Unity Colleges that were previously shut down due to escalating insecurity across the country. This move underscores the government's commitment to safety in educational institutions.

In a significant step to restore normalcy in the education sector, the Federal Government announced the reopening of all 47 Federal Unity Colleges on December 18, 2025. These institutions had been closed amid rising insecurity concerns nationwide, affecting students and staff.

The decision highlights the government's renewed focus on ensuring the safety of learners. According to reports, the closures were a direct response to security threats, and the reopening signals efforts to address these challenges while prioritizing educational continuity.

No specific details on enhanced security measures were provided in the announcements, but the action reflects ongoing commitments to protect federal schools. This development comes as Nigeria continues to grapple with insecurity issues impacting various sectors.

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Closed gates of a Federal Unity College in Nigeria, locked due to government order over student abduction threats.
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Federal government closes 41 unity colleges over student abductions

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has ordered the immediate closure of 41 Federal Unity Colleges nationwide due to rising security threats from student abductions. This decision follows recent kidnappings in Kebbi and Niger states, aimed at preventing further breaches. The minister of education approved the measure in a circular dated November 21, 2025.

Governments in Taraba, Kebbi and Kwara states have directed partial reopenings of public and private schools following last year's closures due to insecurity. The directives limit operations to safer areas, with boarding facilities remaining closed in Taraba and remote schools exempted elsewhere. This phased approach aims to balance education access with student safety amid ongoing security concerns.

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Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has vowed that 25 female students abducted from their school will return home safely. The attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School in Maga, Danko Wasagu Local Government Area, has prompted strong condemnations from political leaders. They are calling on the federal government to take responsibility and tackle the rising insecurity.

Building on hopes for a quieter 2026 amid challenges like rising scams, many Nigerians question whether the new year will deliver real recovery after reforms, urging unity and vigilance.

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Kwara State graduated approximately 1,000 forest guards on December 27, 2025, as part of the federal Presidential Forest Guards Initiative across seven states. Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq affirmed there is no place for terrorists and kidnappers in the state during the passing-out parade.

Nigeria's Minister of State for Defence, Muhammad Bello Matawalle, has assured the Kebbi State Government and parents that the rescue operation for abducted schoolgirls is on the right track. Military equipment is being moved in to support the efforts. Meanwhile, the state governor demands answers over the withdrawal of troops prior to the abduction.

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The Nigeria Labour Congress has warned against any interference with its planned nationwide protest over insecurity, threatening an indefinite strike if disruptions occur. Acting General Secretary Benson Upah stated that intelligence suggests attempts by agencies and political actors to infiltrate or violently disrupt the event. The protest, set for Wednesday, responds to escalating national crises including abductions and poverty.

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