Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Dr. (Mrs.) Angela Ajala, has sounded a stark warning that Nigeria’s future is at risk unless urgent attention is given to teacher education, declaring that no nation can develop beyond the quality of its teachers. Speaking during a...
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· I wish to express my profound appreciation for the privilege, which you have bestowed on me, of leading our great party, the African Democratic Congress, into the next elections as its Presidential Candidate. I am truly humbled and excited by this singular honour. We demonstrated that while democracy...
Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. Sonny Echono, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigerian Army in advancing education, security and technological development in the country. Echono stated this during a courtesy visit to the Army Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. He...
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos (UNIJOS) branch, has warned that Nigeria’s public universities may face another round of industrial action over what it described as the Federal Government’s slow implementation of the 2025 FGN/ASUU agreement. Addressing journalists at the union secretariat on Monday, ASUU leaders...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has donated N10 million towards the reconstruction of Practising Primary School, Agulu, in Anambra State, following the destruction of part of the historic institution by fire last year. Obi disclosed this o Thursday in a post shared on his X handle after...
NDSL launches first drone soccer league for secondary school students to boost STEM, aviation skills
NDSL launches first drone soccer league for secondary school students to boost STEM, aviation skills
Naija Drone Soccer League (NDSL) has officially unveiled Nigeria’s first competitive drone soccer league for senior secondary school student-athletes, in what organisers describe as a major step toward combining technology, education, and e-sports development in the country. The initiative is aimed at exposing students to practical knowledge in Science,...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the poor state of education in parts of Nigeria despite huge donor support received over the years, saying the crisis reflects failures in leadership, accountability and governance rather than lack of funding. In a post shared on X,...
Once pushed to the margins of society and too often defined by limitation rather than potential, persons living with disabilities in Nigeria are finding renewed hope through the work of the Let’s Talk Humanity Initiative (LTHI), led by Fatima Ganduje-Abiola Ajimobi. With a growing focus on inclusion, empowerment and...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s growing debt profile, warning that the country’s rising debt servicing obligations are beginning to overshadow investments in critical sectors such as education, healthcare, and poverty reduction. In a statement shared on Monday on X following President...
At just 50, Matthew Tonlagha’s life has orbited the full cycle of human accomplishments. From general welfare, education support, healthcare provision, community development, youth empowerment, job and wealth creation, and security of lives and physical infrastructure. In case, you don’t know him, Tonlagha is the Chairman of Maton Engineering...
No fewer than 24,000 additional Nigerians are expected to benefit from the next phase of the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) project being implemented by the Federal Government in partnership with the World Bank. The initiative, which is coordinated by the National Universities Commission (NUC), received...
National Examinations Council (NECO) marked its silver jubilee from May 7 to 9, 2026, celebrating 25 years of educational assessment in Nigeria under the theme: _“Celebrating 25 Years of NECO’s Excellence in Educational Assessment.”_ The anniversary offered an opportunity to reflect on the evolution of the examination body from...
The threat of industrial action recently issued by the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions against the management of the West African Examinations Council raises serious questions, not merely about labour relations, but about institutional responsibility, timing, and the broader national interest. At a time when public...
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has approved the release of N5.9bn for 2025/26 intervention projects to strengthen basic education in the state The Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Anietie Etuk, announced this during a press briefing in Uyo. He revealed that the governor has approved and...
Registrar and Chief Executive, National Examinations Council (NECO) professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, has disclosed NECO had evolved from a struggling national institution facing public distrust and infrastructure challenges into an internationally recognised examination body known for professionalism and integrity. To this end, he noted that the council now conducts...
First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has fulfilled her pledge of ₦2 million to Baba Modu Fandi, a staff of the Borno State Ministry of Education, in recognition of his outstanding commitment to duty. Senator Tinubu made the promise during the flag-off of the National Community Food Bank Programme and the...
Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has disbursed over ₦5 billion to 518 communities across Nigeria under the School-Based Management Committee–School Improvement Programme (SBMC-SIP), as part of efforts to strengthen basic education delivery and tackle the challenge of out-of-school children. Speaking at the national flag-off of the 2025 SBMC-SIP implementation...
Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s education sector by strengthening collaboration with the United Kingdom to expand access to world-class education, enhance skills development, and attract international investment. This was highlighted during a visit by a delegation from the UK Department for Business and Trade to...
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerian leaders to prioritise education as a critical driver of national growth, warning that continued neglect could push the country further behind its global peers. Obi made the remarks on Tuesday while delivering a lecture at Coal City University in Enugu,...
Early marriage remains a persistent global concern, with devastating consequences for adolescent girls—especially in northern Nigeria where the practice continues to affect education, health, and long-term economic stability. Defined as marriage before the age of 18, early marriage exposes young girls to a cycle of vulnerability that often extends...