By Jumoke Olaitan The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has received international commendation for reforms being implemented in the country’s education sector. The commendation came from the former President of Tanzania and Chairman of the Board of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), Dr Jakaya Kikwete, during aContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar Prof. Samson Afolabi of the Mathematics Education, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has called for a shift from rote learning to practical, technology-driven Mathematics Education. Afolabi made the call on Thursday at the 41st inaugural lecture entitled “The What, Why, Who, How, When and Where: MyContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The National Universities Commission (NUC) has recognised the Jigawa State University of Medical and Allied Sciences as Nigeria’s 70th state-owned university, marking a milestone in efforts to strengthen healthcare education. The recognition also represents the first instance of a state government acquiring an existing private university andContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says beneficiary institutions with delayed intervention projects will not be considered for new projects under the 2027 intervention cycle. This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the DirectorContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, says the success of President Bola Tinubu’s education reforms depends on stronger collaboration between the Federal Government and states, anchored on data-driven decision-making. Alausa stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of a five-day Executive Retreat for CommissionersContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Chief Examiner for General Mathematics at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Gwagwalada Centre, Mr Samson Olubenga Otunubi, has identified regular practice and consistency as essential to overcoming students’ fear of Mathematics. Otunubi stated this in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar The Federal Government says it has invested more than N1 trillion in the tertiary educational sector within two years, while removing financial barriers preventing qualified students from accessing higher education. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja, during a meetingContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Alumni of Federal Government College (FGC), Ilorin, 1996 Class, has donated a solar-powered borehole, sports equipment and a 3-D printing machine to the school. Speaking on the sidelines of the inauguration on Monday in Ilorin, Mr Chukwuyere Izuogu, the President of FGC, Ilorin, Class of 1996,Continue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure re-election in 2027, citing the administration’s economic reforms and improving macroeconomic indicators. Alausa stated this in an interview with newsmen on Monday in Abuja. He said that the Tinubu’sContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has developed a national special and inclusive basic education implementation guidelines to accommodate children of special needs in schools across the country. The Executive Secretary, UBEC, Aisha Garba, said this on Monday in Abuja at a Two-Day Stakeholders’ Engagement Workshop onContinue Reading
