Government Admits 15 Million Children Remain Out of School

Government Admits 15 Million Children Remain Out of School

Nigeria’s education crisis persists, with the Federal Government admitting that 15 million children remain out of school. Education Minister Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa confirmed this figure at the 2026 Basic Education Bootcamp in Jos. While the government claims to be making headway through data-driven reforms, independent estimates suggest the true number may be as high…

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60% of Employers: Nigerian Graduates Unfit for Jobs

  Nearly 60 per cent of employers in Nigeria consider fresh graduates inadequately prepared for the workplace, a new report by human capital firm Proten International has found, pointing to a deepening disconnect between what universities teach and what industries require. The findings were presented on Thursday in Ikeja, Lagos, at an industry roundtable themed…

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TRCN Portal Leaves Thousands Stranded

  Teachers across Nigeria are confronting mounting administrative challenges as the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria digital registration portal continues to experience persistent technical failures, forcing educators to abandon online processes and return to manual registration methods that the system was designed to eliminate. The online platform, launched in September 2025 with considerable fanfare by…

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