By Edith Tsokar The Federal Government has directed the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC) to strengthen its operations, collect accurate literacy data and expand learning opportunities for adults and youths. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, gave the directiveContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Association of Presidents and Proprietors of Higher Institutions in Nigeria (APPHIN) has commended the Federal Government on the expansion of medical education and training capacity to private higher institutions. National Secretariat of the association, Dr Kamaludeen Muhammed, gave the commendation in a statement issued on Thursday inContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar Prof. Danladi Atu, Director-General, African Peace Institute and Social Studies (APIS), has called for a shift from traditional state-centred security to a human-centred approach that prioritises the protection, dignity, welfare and participation of citizens. Atu disclosed this in a communiqué issued by Dr Taiwo Orebiyi,Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Veritas University, Abuja, has commenced a three-day staff retreat aimed at developing strategies to transform the institution into a world-class Nigerian university through technology, collaboration and staff development. Declaring the retreat open on Wednesday, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Hyacinth Ichoku, said the event was anContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has warned teachers, school owners and prospective applicants against falling victim to fraudulent portals and individuals posing as agents of the council. The Registrar/Chief Executive of TRCN, Dr Ronke Soyombo, gave the warning in a statement issued in AbujaContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has expanded Nigeria’s national tertiary education ranking framework to cover universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Mr Ikharo Attah, Special Adviser to theContinue Reading
JAMB, WAEC clarify N4,000 one-off O’Level result verification Copy this Article for Publishing Verification By Jumoke Olaitan Abuja, Sept. 1, 2026 (NAN) The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have clarified that candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions will pay N4,000 once forContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for candidates offered admission from 2021 to date to accept or reject such offers to Sept. 30. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr Fabian Benjamin.Continue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Dr Peter Ogudoro, Founder of Nigerian Teachers, an online community, has decried the situation where school leaders and counsellors prioritise administrative duties over teaching, guidance, and student development. Ogudoro made this known on Friday at a Masterclass for Education Leaders and School Counsellors in Nigeria, heldContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza Some Catholic priests and professionals have organised a Back-to-School Retreat to help secondary school students in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) build resilience, overcome trauma and resist negative social influences before resumption. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the retreat, tagged “Back to School, AnchoredContinue Reading
