Teesas Education has launched new centres for JAMB tutorials in Lagos and Owerri.
Teesas Education has opened new tutorial centres focused on JAMB preparation in the cities of Lagos and Owerri. This development provides additional resources for students preparing for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board examinations in these locations. The initiative expands educational support in key Nigerian urban areas.
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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.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has encouraged private universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education to express interest in joining the TERAS platform. This call aims to foster greater engagement among private tertiary institutions.
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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.
The National Board of Aid and Scholarships (Junaeb) has launched the “Hazla corta, tómate la foto hoy” campaign so that over 200,000 new higher education students can take their photo for the National Student Card (TNE). This process can be done digitally via an app, avoiding last-minute rushes. Junaeb's national director, Camila Rubio, stressed the need to complete it in advance.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission. The ceremony took place on Thursday, with Tinubu charging the new leader to uphold integrity in elections. Amupitan pledged to restore voters' confidence in the electoral body.
The 2026 academic year began across South Africa with a mix of joy and frustration on 14 January. While many pupils started school excitedly, thousands remained unplaced due to capacity issues, and some regions faced flooding and overcrowding. Parents voiced concerns over fees, infrastructure, and access in provinces including Gauteng, Limpopo, and the Eastern Cape.
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Microsoft has emphasized the need for quality education among African children. The tech giant is offering free 18GB data to support educational access across the continent.