The Kano State House of Assembly has passed the Kano State Education Bill 2026 and the Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Dambatta Amendment Bill 2026 into law. According to the Daily Post, the two bills were passed during Monday's plenary, presided over by the Speaker of the House, Jibril Ismail Falgore, who oversaw the presentation and deliberation on the proposed legislation.

Experts in Tanzania have advised private school owners to diversify their income sources beyond tuition fees to enhance financial sustainability and promote long-term growth. This recommendation arises amid rising operational costs and the challenges posed by a dynamic economic environment affecting educational institutions.

Parents and guardians in Taraba State, Nigeria, have raised concerns over rising private school fees as the new academic session begins, according to the Daily Post. The report notes growing calls for the state government to intervene over what many described as incessant increases in tuition and other school-related charges. The newspaper observed that the development has placed additional financial pressure on families across the state.

The Kwara State Government has banned all public and private schools in the state from holding graduation, valedictory, or similar end-of-session ceremonies due to concerns over insecurity. This directive was issued in a letter signed by a Director in the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Mrs. Bunmi Osanupin, on behalf of the Commissioner, Dr. ...

Secondary school principals in Kenya are advocating for an increase in school fees, citing that the existing funding model is inadequate due to economic changes and the costs associated with the Competency-Based Education (CBE). They propose a unit-cost formula to determine fees based on the actual expenses for services per student, which include tuition, meals, and accommodation. Currently, the government allocates a flat capitation grant of Sh22,244 per learner annually for secondary education.

The Ministry of Education has issued a ban on schools from purchasing commercial exams, as stated in a circular dated June 30, 2026. The ministry indicated that this practice imposes illegal levies on learners and undermines classroom learning. It also reminded school heads that the ban on commercial examinations is applicable across all pre-primary and primary institutions.