The National Mathematical Centre (NMC) has dismissed claims that Nigeria was relegated to observer status by the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), describing the report as false and misleading.Continue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has commended President Bola Tinubu, the Oyo State Government and security agencies for the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Alausa gave the commendation in a statement issued on Saturday in AbujaContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson The Academy Press PLC and Ekenua & Co. Ltd. have unveiled the Million Classics Programme, a civic-education initiative. The aim is to nurture a generation of readers who are not only academically sound but also equipped with the intellectual and leadership capacity to contribute meaningfully toContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has unveiled plans to expand participation in the 2026 National Research Fair and Exhibition to promote the commercialisation of research findings. Echono, who disclosed this on Friday in Abuja while inaugurating the committee for the 2026 NationalContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has facilitated the mobilisation of more than N100 billion in previously unaccessed matching grants by states and the FCT to upgrade basic education infrastructure nationwide. The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Hajia Aisha Garba, disclosed this on Thursday at a media luncheonContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The President of the Africa School of Strategic Thinking, Dr Abdul Kokori, has urged graduating students to prioritise skill acquisition, describing practical skills as essential for success in the 21st century. Kokori gave the advice on Wednesday at the 2026 SS3 Graduation and Prize-Giving Ceremony of GovernmentContinue Reading
By Mukhtar Sagir Dambatta The Students’ Union Government (SUG) President of Federal University, Dutse, Isah Ibrahim, says financial support and improved student welfare are vital to reducing dropout rates nationwide. Ibrahim made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. According to him, financialContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education (NCAOOSCE) says that projects captured in its 2026 Appropriation Act which appear to fall outside its statutory mandate are National Assembly constituency projects assigned to the commission for implementation. The commission made this known in a statement issuedContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC) has empowered 50 graduates of the Igarra Community Learning Centre in Edo with vocational equipment to help them establish businesses. The Acting Executive Secretary of NMEC, Dr John Edeh, disclosed this in a statement issued onContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Flickers of Hope Foundation says it is advancing education and nurturing academic excellence through its annual competition. The foundation said this encourages students to embrace learning as a tool for personal and societal development. The Executive Director of the foundation, Mrs Omolara Adedeji, disclosed this onContinue Reading
