June 2026 Education Changes
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Federal Government Moves to Phase Out Separate JSS-SSS Administration (Nigeria, June 2026)
Nigeria announced plans to phase out the separate administration of Junior Secondary School and Senior Secondary School. The proposal is tied to a planned shift toward a continuous 12-year basic education structure and is expected to require further approval and implementation steps.
Federal Government Sets Launch Date for National Education Data Platform (Nigeria, June 2026)
Nigeria set 1 July 2026 as the launch date for a national digital education data platform linked to the Nigeria Education Data Initiative. The platform is designed to centralise education data and support learner tracking across education levels.
TETFund Awards National Research Fund Grants to 174 Teams (Nigeria, June 2026)
TETFund awarded ₦7.5 billion in National Research Fund grants to 174 research teams from tertiary institutions under the 2025 cycle. The funded projects cover areas such as health, agriculture, education, energy, science and engineering, defence, technology, environmental sustainability, and gender inclusion.
NECO Approves 2026 BECE Resit Dates for English and Mathematics (Nigeria, June 2026)
NECO announced the 2026 BECE resit dates for candidates with deficiencies in English Studies, Mathematics, or both subjects. The resit was scheduled for 22 and 23 July 2026.
JAMB Makes NCE the Entry Route for Colleges of Education Admissions (Nigeria, June 2026)
JAMB issued 2026 NCE and ND registration guidance stating that, from the 2026/2027 session, there would be no admission into 100 Level or 200 Level degree programmes in Colleges of Education. The guidance directs entrants into Colleges of Education through the NCE route and sets options for affected UTME and Direct Entry candidates.
Federal Government Completes Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund Loan Cycle (Nigeria, June 2026)
Nigeria reported the disbursement of more than ₦13 billion in interest-free loans to 7,450 academic and non-academic staff across 153 public tertiary institutions. The disbursement was part of the 2025/2026 Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund cycle.
JAMB Schedules and Conducts 2026 UTME Mop-Up Examination (Nigeria, June 2026)
JAMB confirmed the 2026 UTME mop-up exercise for candidates affected by biometric issues or other examination problems not caused by the candidates. The exercise was held nationwide on 13 June 2026 and brought the 2026 UTME cycle to a close.
Federal Government Inaugurates Monitoring Committee for FGN-ASUU Agreement (Nigeria, June 2026)
Nigeria inaugurated an Implementation Monitoring Committee for the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement. The committee is responsible for tracking compliance, addressing emerging issues, and submitting periodic reports.
WAEC Bars Unauthorised Candidate Charges During 2026 WASSCE (Nigeria, June 2026)
WAEC warned schools, principals, supervisors, and invigilators against collecting unauthorised payments from candidates during the 2026 WASSCE. The notice identified possible sanctions, including derecognition of schools, blacklisting of officials, prosecution, and referral to anti-corruption agencies.
Federal Ministry Publishes Climate Change Education Training Guide (Nigeria, June 2026)
The Federal Ministry of Education published a Climate Change Education training guide for facilitators and teachers. The guide gives schools and teacher trainers an official ministry resource for climate change education activities.
Federal Government Releases Five-Month Academic Tools Allowance Arrears (Nigeria, June 2026)
The Federal Government released funds for five months of accumulated Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance arrears for eligible academic staff in federal universities. Vice-chancellors were directed to clear the payments immediately and maintain proper financial records.
Federal Government Hands Over ICT Equipment to 15 Colleges of Education (Nigeria, June 2026)
Nigeria handed over ICT equipment and instructional materials to 15 Colleges of Education under a teacher-development and girls’ education project supported by Japan, UNESCO-IICBA, and the African Union. The package is intended to strengthen digital learning capacity in teacher education institutions.