By Funmilayo Adeyemi The National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC) has begun the training of facilitators nationwide on digital competencies aimed at improving literacy programme delivery across Nigeria. The Executive Secretary of NMEC, Prof. Garba Maitasfir, said the initiative was part of efforts to reposition adultContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has begun strategic reforms to address shortage of trained professionals in occupational therapy, audiology and speech therapy through the expansion of specialised university degree programmes nationwide. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during the inauguration of the NationalContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs), has unveiled a 552.18 million dollars HOPE-EDU Programme. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme is aimed at transforming Nigeria’s basic education landscapeContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) has sought the support of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to strengthen secondary schools data collection and management systems. The Executive Secretary of NSSEC, Dr Iyela Ajayi, made the request when UNICEF officials paid him a courtesy visit onContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC) has unveiled a plan to reach 300,000 youths and adults with functional literacy skills nationwide. The initiative, tagged Staff-Led Literacy Facilitation Initiative, was unveiled on Tuesday in Abuja to tackle adult illiteracy and promote vocational andContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says Nigeria is not only committed to fighting corruption, but also making steady and measurable progress following the government’s anti-graft reforms. Idris said this in Abuja on Tuesday at the National Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financial Terrorism (AML/CFT) MediaContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has urged relevant stakeholders to prioritise trust and promote Africa-driven narratives in global communication systems. Idris, who was represented by the Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali M. Ali, disclosed this at the maidenContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has shortlisted 65 student innovators from 30,639 applicants for the final stage of the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG). This is contained in a statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, and made available to the NewsContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS) has identified inadequate land data and skill gaps in sustainability as key limitations faced by Surveyors while discharging their duties in Nigeria. The institute also listed poor public recognition and lack of multi sectoral growth for robust practice among the challengesContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Afemai Islamic Movement (AIM) has urged Nigerians to sustain the spirit of unity, good character and devotion imbibed during Ramadan for national development. The President of AIM, Dr Ismaeel Danesi, made the call in Abuja during the group’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration marking the end of the RamadanContinue Reading
