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Peaceville International Academy in Ogun State has published its first poetry anthology titled "Echoes of Experiences," which includes contributions from 48 students. The initiative aims to encourage creative writing among the students.

A new initiative is set to provide free internet access for students at a Nigerian tertiary institution, aimed at enhancing digital learning and connectivity. This program is expected to benefit students by improving their access to online resources and educational materials.

The Headquarters of Joint Task Force (North-east), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has reported the rescue of six additional students from Government Day Secondary School who were abducted. The troops have pledged to continue their efforts to rescue other students unharmed, according to ThisDay Live.

The InterswitchSPAK National Science Competition has recognized the top 81 students after a rigorous selection process that included over 21,700 entries from secondary schools across the country. These students emerged following the completion of national pre-qualifying examinations.

Female students from Osun State University (UNIOSUN) reported experiencing severe harassment from soldiers, describing incidents that they likened to the trauma faced by kidnapping victims. The allegations include inappropriate physical contact, with one student recounting an incident where a soldier grabbed her breasts. These events reportedly took place last Tuesday, raising concerns about the safety and treatment of students in the area, according to Vanguard.

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.

At least 20 people have drowned after a boat carrying students returning from exams sank in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Witnesses reported that the vessel may have been overloaded, carrying more than 200 passengers at the time of the incident.

A wooden boat carrying students returning from state exams sank in central Congo, resulting in at least 20 fatalities, according to authorities. The incident occurred in Kasai province as the vessel was entering the confluence of the Sankuru and Kasai rivers. Such boating tragedies are frequent in the region, often attributed to overcrowding and late-night travel.

The Federal College of Education, Ilawe-Ekiti, has officially matriculated 345 new students for the 2025/2026 academic session. The institution emphasized the importance of focus, discipline, and a purpose-driven approach to their studies as the students embark on their academic journey.

John Ololtuaa, the Secretary for Primary Education, has issued a stern warning to high school students involved in arson incidents, which have resulted in the deaths of 18 students and damaged many educational institutions in the country. He stated that the government is monitoring student behavior and that records of misconduct may be kept by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Ololtuaa described these incidents as unacceptable and urged students to abandon destructive behaviors in favor of patriotism.

Eight students from Utumishi Girls Academy are set to appear in the High Court in Nairobi on June 26, 2026, for plea-taking after being transferred from a Naivasha court. This transfer follows investigations into a dormitory fire that resulted in the deaths of students. Chief Magistrate Abdulqadir Lorot approved the prosecution's application for their transfer on June 24, 2026.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a warning against the abuse of the naira, citing rising costs and a reduced lifespan of the currency. Additionally, the CBN introduced the Naira Ambassadors Club aimed at students to promote awareness and responsible handling of the naira.

The management of Federal University Oye-Ekiti has suspended two students for their alleged involvement in the cyberbullying of James Iyanuoluwa Adio, the suspended president of the Students’ Union Government. The university announced the suspension in a statement on its official news portal, which was signed by the Deputy.