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Education Feb 28, 2026

Students Outperform AI in Edo Quiz Challenge, Show Human Edge in Problem-Solving

In an exciting competition, secondary school students from Edo State showed that human intelligence is still very powerful by beating an artificial intelligence benchmark. By working together as teams and using their creativity and judgment, the students solved difficult problems better than the AI could. This victory proves that while technology is a great tool, human reasoning and teamwork remain essential for solving real-world challenges.

Education Feb 27, 2026

Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi Bans Students from Standing in Pairs, Male, Female, During Ramadan

The management of Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, has introduced a strict new rule banning male and female students from standing together in pairs during Ramadan. The school warned that students who break this rule could face serious consequences, including being forced into an arranged marriage. While some see this as a way to maintain moral values, others are concerned that it interferes with the personal freedoms and rights of the students.

Education Feb 27, 2026

JAMB Pushes for N23.8bn IGR, Scales UTME Centres to 1,000

JAMB is getting ready for a big year in 2026. The board plans to open 1,000 centers across Nigeria to make it easier for students to take their exams. This article looks at how JAMB is managing its money and what it is doing to help more students get into school.

Education Feb 26, 2026

Benue Takes Bold Step to Reintegrate 700,000 Out-of-School Children

In Benue State, a big plan is starting to help 700,000 children get back into the classroom. Through the "Brace Up Project," the government and international partners are working together to make sure every child can learn. This article explains how new teachers and better schools are giving these children a brighter future.

Education Oct 22, 2025

From Teen Spirit to State Power: How Joy Ogah Became Nigeria’s Vice President for a Day

Picture this: you wake up on a Monday thinking it’s just another school day, but instead of morning assembly, you’re heading to the Presidential Villa to take over Joy Ogah, a teenage girl made history when she became Nigeria’s Vice President for one day, sitting exactly where Kashim Shettima usually does. This wasn’t some lucky moment or viral prank. It was part of a girl-child empowerment campaign organized by Plan International, giving girls the chance to step into leadership roles and show the world that age and gender should never limit potential.

Education Oct 21, 2025

Leader of Tommorow 1, Nigeria 0

“A 15-year-old math genius qualifies to represent Nigeria on a global stage — but can’t go because, guess what, ‘no funds.’ This isn’t just one boy’s story, it’s Nigeria’s reality check. When brilliance meets bureaucracy, who really loses?”