Igbinedion varsity, EduTech Global partner on digital education, access
2026-08-18
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Baze varsity VC seeks government support for private universities
2026-08-17
By Jumoke Olaitan The Vice-Chancellor of Baze University, Abuja, Prof. Abiodun Adeniyi, has called for greater government support for private universities to strengthen their contribution to national human capital development. Adeniyi made the call on Monday when Education Correspondents visited the university in Abuja, stressing that private universities faced significantContinue Reading
Don cautions Nigerian youths against overdependence on AI
2026-08-15
By Jumoke Olaitan A professor of Journalism and Emerging Media, Prof. Desmond Okocha, has urged Nigerian youths not to outsource their intellectual capacity to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Okocha gave the advice on Saturday in Abuja at his professorial thanksgiving and book launch, where he unveiled three books:Continue Reading
Defence minister visits COE Gidan Waya, pledges support
2026-08-15
By Peter Davou The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, has pledged support to upgrade infrastructure and improve the learning environment in Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya. The minister made the pledge during a visit to the college main campus in Gidan Waya, Jema’a Local Government AreaContinue Reading
LASU celebrates staff for contributions to growth, excellence
2026-08-15
By Henry Oladele The Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, on Thursday, celebrated its members of staff for their dedication and contributions to the institution’s growth and achievements. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, said this in her welcome address at the Staff Celebration Day of the university’s combined 29th andContinue Reading
Alausa seeks 80% practical training in agricultural curricula
2026-08-13
By Jumoke Olaitan The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has called for the implementation of 80 per cent practical training in agricultural curricula for polytechnics and Colleges of Education. Alausa made the call on Thursday in Abuja while receiving the report of the committee on the implementation ofContinue Reading
Long vacation: Education stakeholders urge balance between learning, recreation
2026-08-13
By Anita Uzoagba/Chisom Miracle Education stakeholders have called for a healthy balance between academic activities and recreation for children during the long vacation, saying such an approach is essential for their intellectual, social and personal development. The stakeholders made the call in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
41 UniPods to drive Nigeria’s knowledge economy – Alausa
2026-08-13
By Jumoke Olaitan The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, says the Federal Government is establishing 41 University Innovation Pods (UniPods) across tertiary institutions to transform research and innovation into jobs, investment and economic opportunities. Alausa said this in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on MediaContinue Reading
Delta’s teacher tracking model can strengthen basic education nationwide – UBEC
2026-08-11
By Jumoke Olaitan The Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has described Delta State’s technology-driven teacher attendance system, Attend360, as an innovation that could strengthen accountability and improve learning outcomes nationwide. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Ikharo Attah, SpecialContinue Reading
The Gambia plans study tour of TETFund’s higher education model
2026-08-10
By Jumoke Olaitan The Government of The Gambia has announced plans to undertake a study tour of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in Nigeria. The Gambian Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Prof. Pierre Gomez, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja when heContinue Reading