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
By Jumoke Olaitan The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building financially resilient and globally competitive universities through the National University Advancement Programme (NUAP). The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, made this known in a keynote address delivered at the closing ceremony of the NUAP training for universityContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government says it will institutionalise the National Learning Assessment (NLA) every three years as part of efforts to tackle learning poverty and improve the quality of education across the country. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja after monitoringContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building financially resilient and globally competitive universities through the National University Advancement Programme (NUAP).The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building financially resilient and globally competitive universities through the National University Advancement Programme (NUAP). The Minister of Education,Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has warned the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) against abandoning its specialised mandate by introducing programmes unrelated to aviation and aerospace. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, gave the warning during the university’s matriculation ceremonyContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Federal Government has expressed delight over the suspension of strike embarked by teachers in Oyo State, describing the development as a victory for dialogue and a step toward restoring uninterrupted learning. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the suspension followed sustained engagement among theContinue Reading
