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State boards must unlock basic education funds or risk missing global interventions, warns UBEC

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has directed State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) across Nigeria to immediately resolve administrative bottlenecks, utilize tied-up matching grants, and fast-track project delivery to prevent a breakdown in basic education infrastructure. ​The charge was issued on
August 12, 2026