In the media

In Nigeria, the Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board launched an Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) to strengthen integrity in basic education management. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission officials emphasized that the unit should act as a supportive mechanism, not an adversarial body. ACTU’s responsibilities include reviewing processes, conducting staff sensitisation, enforcing ethical standards, and conducting preliminary investigations.

The Benue State Education Quality Assurance Board (BEQAEB) rejected claims of fraud, stating that all regulatory actions are backed by law. Its Executive Secretary emphasized efforts to strengthen school monitoring, accreditation, and enforcement. The state enabled major investments in education, including new school buildings, renovations, and the recruitment of over 9,000 teachers, with the sector receiving over 15% of the 2025 budget and 25.29% in 2026. Scepticism emerges from exorbitant charges by certain schools to the BEQAEB.