News and updates on education systems, policies, institutions, and learning trends globally.
ILE-IFE – The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has challenged academia in Nigerian Universities to dissipate energy on proper documentation of the history of Yoruba race rather than relying on jaundiced history. He said proper documentation will not only foster unity but reveal the ties that exists across ethnic group, saying evidence showed that…
The Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) has said that Nigerian scholars’ especially from the intellectual community were not nominated for the 2023 Nobel Prize because of poor research funding. The Secretary-General of the committee, Prof. Yakubu Ochefu, stated this in reaction to the recent announcement of the 2023 Nobel Prize winners. Speaking at…
Lagos State government has said it is looking into the demand by teachers in its employ for an increase in their service years from 35 to 40 years or retirement age from 60 to 65 years. Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, stated this in Ikeja on Thursday, while responding to the demand by the State…
The University of Abuja (UniAbuja) is to award first class degrees to 40 graduating students in its 27th convocation, which will take place on 7th October, 2023. Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, who stated this during a pre-convocation briefing on Wednesday in Abuja said 7,128 undergraduate students would be graduating at the…
The House of Representatives says through legislative interventions it would partner Federal Government to improve the lives of teachers. The Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu during a special session of the house to pay tribute to Nigerian teachers, commended efforts of teachers in building future leaders.. He observed that bettering the lives of teachers would have…
BBNaija All-Stars edition’s runner-up, Mercy Eke, has extended warm words of congratulations to the reality TV show winner Ilebaye. The surprising outcome left many fans and viewers in awe as Ilebaye emerged victorious with 30.08% of the votes, while Mercy Eke secured second place with 23.48% of the votes. Despite initial expectations that Mercy Eke,…
Jigawa state government has called on the newly-employed 1,000 J-Teach beneficiaries to work hard as their permanent appointment is based on performance. Governor Umar Namadi stated this in Dutse while presenting letters of engagement to 1,000 graduates to serve as school teachers across the state. Governor Namadi said the recruitment of temporary teachers is part…
A federal court in Manhattan, in the United States will start hearing the case against the former cryptocurrency guru, Sam Bankman-Fried, with jury selection beginning on Tuesday. Bankman-Fried, who founded cryptocurrency exchange FTX and associated hedge fund Alameda Research, is facing trial on finance crimes stemming from the shocking collapse of FTX. The Guardian UK…
Former Big Brother Naija reality show winner, Ijeoma Otabor, known as Phyna, has emerged the female celebrity of the year amid a family feud. Phyna won the ‘Celebrity Of The Year’ award at the recently concluded La Mode Green October event. This is coming amid the ongoing feud between the reality star and her family….
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has initiated the 76th meeting of the Nigeria Examinations Committee to deliberate on cases of malpractice and irregularities arising from the conduct of 2023 WASSCE for school candidates. The body disclosed this on Tuesday via its official X handle. WAEC, while announcing the results of WASSCE in August 2023,…
The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union, COEASU, has announced its readiness to be part of the proposed October 3 nationwide industrial action called by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC. This was contained in a letter dated 27th September 2023 and sent out by its chapter chairmen. The notice…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the revalidation of the recognition of Niger State University of Education, Minna, to a university of education. Acting Executive Secretary of NUC, Chris Maiyaki, made this known during a visit of Niger State governor, Mohammed Umar Bago to the headquarters of the Commission on Thursday in Abuja. Maiyaki,…
The Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu has called on stakeholders, Federal, state, local authorities, and the private sector to collaborate towards an aggressive and intensive enrollment drive as part of efforts towards the eradication of the out of school children phenomenal in the country. Dr Sununu said the National target was to…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU says if the Federal Government does not halt the ongoing fee increases in institutions, 40 to 50 percent of students could drop out of school in the next two years. President of ASUU, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, made the remark during a discussion on Nigerian education sector. He predicted…
Radio Nigeria’s political editor Victorson Agbenson has won the third Governor Yahaya Bello essay prize from political and crime correspondents as well as editors. The team of assessor’s led by the head of Journalism Department, Lagos State University, Professor Tunde Akanni scored Comrade Agbenson the highest mark of seventy six percent in the writing competition…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has said it has plans to introduce the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode in the administration of its examinations. This Initiative was made by Mr Patrick Areghan, WAEC’s Head of National Office (HNO), who gave a hint in an interview with NAN on Saturday. The former, Areghan said introducing…
The Federal Government is to enroll more than 10 million out-of- school children in schools to improve their standard of living. The Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu announced the plan when he visited the Kebbi State Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar, in his office at Birnin Kebbi. Dr Sununu told Senator Abubakar…
The Governor of Osun State Ademola Adeleke has sought the support of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to strengthen infrastructural development of tertiary institutions in the state. He made the plea during his visit to the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono in Abuja. The governor stated that the visit was necessary to promote…
The event which was held at the Blake Resorts on Friday, September 22, 2023, attracted the Director, Junior Secondary School, Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB), Abuja, Hajiya Ramatu Nusa K; principals, teachers, and a chairman of the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) from the selected secondary schools. Recall that the owner of the Blake Resorts, Akunedozi…
A Student of the University of Lagos, Oluwakemi, has been sighted in the Ifako-Gbagada area of Lagos state begging for alms to pay her school fees. She stood at the roundabout with an inscription on a placard, ‘Please help a final year student with her school fees. God bless you.’ Oluwakemi, a part-time student at…
The UK Home Office has announced that visit visa to the United Kingdom for less than six months will now cost £115 (about N111,878.28 ) as opposed to £15 (14,592.70) effective October 4 . The cost of a student visa has also increased, rising by 286 percent, from £127 (N123,537.58) to £490 (N476,677.59). The government…
The removal of fuel subsidies, as initiated by President Bola Tinubu, has had a widespread impact on various sectors in the country, including education. The resulting increase in prices of goods and services has also affected school fees for both new and returning students. To cope with these rising costs, parents can consider the following…
A tragic road accident occurred at the entrance of Ilupeju, a neighboring community of the Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) in Ekiti State, resulting in the loss of three lives. The accident involved a trailer and a motorbike and claimed the lives of two FUOYE students who were reportedly siblings from the same parents, along…
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, stated that Nigerian universities are facing significant challenges in producing quality graduates with limited resources. She likened this situation to running a sprint race with one’s hands tied behind their back. She made these remarks during a virtual press briefing in Lagos. Ogunsola…
The Governor of Kebbi State, Dr Nasir Idris, has approved the domestication of the law upgrading the retirement age of teachers from 60 to 65 years of age The Commissioner for Basic Education, Hajiya Halima Mohammed Bande, stated this at a news briefing after the Weekly State Executive Council Meeting The Commissioner said, teachers who…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced plans to mobilize its members for a protest at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) over the recent hike in school fees across educational institutions in Nigeria. NANS also warned the Department of State Services (DSS) not to prevent students from exercising their right to protest, emphasizing…
UNICEF Nigeria in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) says the Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP) platform, a digital learning channel, has recorded 500,000 users. The platform provides educational pathways that cater for a diverse range of users including students, teachers, parents, and caregivers. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, UNICEF Nigeria Chief of Education,…
By Damilola Adeleke The author reflects on the presence of the word “science” in various departments and faculties at Nigerian universities. Initially, the author was puzzled by this presence but later realized that science is fundamental to learning, regardless of the discipline. The author emphasizes that science should be about improving human lives and addressing…
By Damilola Adeleke The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has encouraged teachers to embrace technology and engage in professional development to remain relevant in a fast-changing global environment. These recommendations were made during the 2023 TRCN online annual conference of Registered Teachers. The conference emphasized the importance of lifelong learning, self-development, and collaboration among…
