Rite Foods has introduced a N35 million National Academic Excellence award aimed at recognizing and rewarding the top-performing matriculating students from public universities across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones. This initiative is part of the company's efforts to promote academic achievement among students.

Angela Ajala, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), announced plans to implement a competency-based digital curriculum in Nigeria's colleges of education. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of teacher education and develop a new generation of teachers equipped with digital skills to compete globally.

On June 18, 2026, a significant event took place at the Abuja Leadership Centre of Excellence, Yakubu Gowon University, where Architect Sonny Echono, the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), engaged a gathering of professors, academics, and university administrators. This occasion is noted for its impact on the attendees, marking a memorable transformation in their approach to education.

Sokoto State University has requested approval to recruit academic staff to support its expanding faculties and the introduction of 22 new academic programmes, which include Engineering. This move is aimed at enhancing the university's educational offerings and capacity.

Corona School Agbara has celebrated the graduation of 52 students, highlighting its dedication to academic excellence, leadership, and life skills development. The event marks a significant milestone for the graduates and the institution.

Prof. Afolabi, the Chairman of the Governing Council of YABATECH, has urged the institution's alumni globally to support its transition into a university. This call for backing is part of the ongoing efforts to transform the college into a full-fledged university, as reported by Vanguard.