By Jumoke Olaitan Israel has announced funding for the fifth edition of the Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers (iFAIR), reaffirming its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem. The Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Michael Freeman, announced the funding in Abuja at the closing ceremony and innovation showcase ofContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Stakeholders,including clerics, parents and educationists, have called for concerted action to address Nigeria’s out-of-school children crisis. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that they made the call at the Second Year Anniversary Celebration and Graduation of the Mountain Top Schools on Thursday in Abuja. The eventContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has approved a downward review of fees for the assessment and ranking of textbooks ahead of the implementation of the Federal Government’s National Textbook Ranking System. The Executive Secretary of NERDC, Prof. Salisu Shehu, announced the review in aContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Stakeholders have urged students to report bullying rather than remain silent, warning that failure to speak up fuels a culture that undermines learning, mental health and school safety. They gave the charge on Wednesday in Abuja during a one-day sensitisation workshop for students and teachers on theContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan Lola Cater Foundation, Karonmajigi, Abuja Municipal Area Council says some of the displaced pupils under its support have recorded outstanding performances in the 2026 Common Entrance Examination. The Chief Executive Officer of the foundation, Miss Ololade Ogunnubi disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson The lawmaker representing Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Adewale Adedeji, has reaffirmed his commitment to expanding access to quality education for children and youths in his constituency, irrespective of their financial status. Adedeji made the pledge on Monday inContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Federal Government, in collaboration with UNESCO, the Government of Japan and the Pan African University (PAU), has inaugurated a master training workshop in Abuja to strengthen teachers’ professional development through mobile learning platforms. The workshop with the theme, “Empowering Female Teachers and School Leaders through IntegratingContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Principal of Junior Secondary School (JSS) Baupma, Dutse, Mr Sikiru Akeem, has appealed to government, corporate organisations and philanthropists to support the school with teachers, infrastructure and learning facilities as enrolment continues to rise. Akeem made the appeal in Abuja on Tuesday at the school’s firstContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), Dr Aminu Mohammed, says technical colleges should never be perceived as a second choice institutions. Mohammed disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at the 2026 Selection and Placement Exercise for admission into Federal TechnicalContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The Federal Government College, Ogbomoso, Class of ’96 Old Students’ Association, has called on the government to intensify efforts to address the country’s security challenges. The Class of ’96 Head Boy, Mr Olatunde Olatunbosun, made the call on Saturday in Ogbomoso during the school’s 34thContinue Reading
