African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Manir Dan’Iya, has called on the state government to improve the welfare of teachers, saying better salaries, job security and professional support are essential for quality education. In a statement issued on World Teachers’ Day by his Media Aide, Aminu...
Education
For generations, Nigerians have repeated the familiar saying: “A teacher’s reward is in heaven.” It is a phrase intended to celebrate the selflessness, patience and sacrifice of those who dedicate their lives to educating others. But in today’s Nigeria, the saying raises an uncomfortable question: Must a teacher’s reward...
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has called for stronger support from its alumni, government and other stakeholders as the institution marks its 64th anniversary. The university, established on October 4, 1962, is celebrating 64 years of contributions to education, research, innovation and national development. The institution was established following...
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appointed Mr. Suleiman Kum as the new Head of its Nigeria National Office (HNO), succeeding Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut, who recently assumed office as the Registrar of the council. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos by...
Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmed, has outlined wide-ranging reforms being implemented across Nigeria’s education sector under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, covering curriculum renewal, teacher development, tertiary education, student financing, skills acquisition, innovation and interventions for out-of-school children. She said the Federal Ministry...
M.D School, the first private inclusive school in Lagos, is set to rolls out the drums to honour the legacy of it’s pioneering vision, as it celebrates its 40th anniversary of nurturing young minds to excellence. Speaking at a pre-event chat during the week, Mrs Omolara Adedugbe, Executive Director...
Education remains one of Nigeria’s biggest hopes for national development. It is also one of its greatest challenges. Millions of children are still out of school. Many classrooms lack teachers and learning materials, while universities continue to struggle with funding and infrastructure. Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office...
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has renovated over 4,000 classrooms across the country as part of efforts to improve learning conditions and establish minimum standards for basic education infrastructure. The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr Aisha Garba, disclosed this on Wednesday during an inspection tour of schools in...
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for candidates with pending admission offers from the 2021 to 2025 admission cycles to November 30, 2026. The extension gives affected candidates a final opportunity to either accept or reject their outstanding admission offers following the temporary unavailability of...
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has expressed readiness to commence implementation of its 10-year Universal Basic Education Roadmap, 2026–2035, in the first week of October. UBEC Executive Secretary, Dr. Aisha Garba, said the roadmap would replace the practice of implementing isolated infrastructure projects without addressing the broader needs...
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has restored its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) after a four-day disruption and directed tertiary institutions across the country to speed up their admission processes to make up for lost time. The Board announced that the platform became fully operational on Sunday, September...
Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has urged the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to prioritise Early Childhood Care, Development and Education (ECCDE) in their education plans, warning that states that fail to include ECCDE activities in their action plans will not receive funding for them. The...
The 37th Lagos State University Students’ Union Executive paid a courtesy visit to the 10th Substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Ayodeji Badejo, FCASSON, as part of its engagements with the new administration. The student leaders, led by the Acting Dean, Students’ Affairs Division, Dr Abiodun Abatan, were received...
A free school has opened in Adiyan, Ogun State, with about 50 children already enrolled as part of an initiative aimed at closing the gap in access to quality education. The Bennie Griffins Academy, officially launched on Thursday, provides free tuition, meals, uniforms, socks and other basic learning needs...
Management of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) has restored the employment of its first class graduates as part of efforts to engage young minds with a view to training them for a career in the academic sector. Before now, first class graduates were not retained by the university as...
Nigeria and Italy have strengthened collaboration to implement the proposed Global Partnership for Education (GPE) financing campaign targeted at mobilizing $5 billion for education financing worldwide. This is just as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the GPE vision aligns with Nigeria’s agenda which aims at improving educational outcomes...
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has credited the resilience and commitment of its workforce for the uninterrupted conduct of examinations despite security challenges, including Boko Haram insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and sit-at-home orders. Registrar of NECO, Prof. Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, stated this on Wednesday in Minna, Niger State, at the...
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, has called for stronger global investment in education, urging governments, development partners, philanthropies and the private sector to match national efforts with effective international support to transform education systems and expand opportunities for children and young people. In a statement...
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has relaxed its long-standing policy on the swapping of candidates’ registered GSM numbers and changing of registered email addresses, offering relief to candidates who have lost access to their credentials. Under the new arrangement, candidates who have lost their registered SIM cards...
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has led discussions with the leadership of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU), Pennsylvania, United States, on opportunities to develop Transnational Education partnerships that can strengthen practical Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in Nigerian universities. The visit, which comes ahead...