By Jumoke Olaitan Speakers at the grand finale of DreamRise Fest 2026 have urged young Nigerians to embrace innovation, relevant skills and integrity as essential tools for building a better future for themselves and the country. The event, organised by the Lola Carter Foundation, was held on Wednesday in AbujaContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The First Class Muslim (FCM) Foundation on Sunday awarded scholarships and mentorship opportunities to 20 first-class female students from across Southwest tertiary institutions for academic support. Speaking at the event in Ikeja, Dr Sulaimon Ogunmuyiwa, Chairman of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, said the scholarships aimedContinue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has inducted 157 graduates of medicine and dental of the Obafemi Awolowo University(OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun. The oath taking was performed on Monday by the Registrar of MDCN, Prof. Fatima Kyari, at the Oduduwa Hall, Ile-Ife. Kyari, represented by DrContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has showcased Nigeria’s ongoing education sector reforms at the Education World Forum in London, United Kingdom, highlighting progress made under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The minister spoke on Monday during a special roundtable attended by education ministers andContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has restored funding support to the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC) as part of efforts to revitalise adult education nationwide. Dr John Edeh, the Director of Literacy and Development, NMEC, disclosed this in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government will soon inaugurate a dedicated radio station to broadcast lessons for adult and non-formal education learners across the country. Dr John Edeh, the Director of Literacy and Development, National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC), disclosed this in an interview withContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Rising insecurity, poverty and early marriage are major factors responsible for Nigeria’s growing number of out-of-school youths. Dr John Edeh, the Director overseeing the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC) disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, says education, research and technology remains critical to building a modern, professional and intelligence-driven police force capable of addressing emerging security challenges in Nigeria. Disu stated this during a meeting with the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund),Continue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has raised concerns over the Federal Government’s UTME waiver for NCE candidates, warning it may weaken education standards. NUT National President, Mr Titus Amba, voiced the position in Abuja during a news conference on education policy. The Minister of Education, DrContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC) says inadequate political will by state and local governments remains a major obstacle to effective adult education delivery. Dr John Edeh, Director of Literacy and Development, NMEC, made this known in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
