Category: Educational
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ANAMBRA POLICE BOOST FIREPOWER, TRAIN 100 CONSTABLES FOR COMBAT OPERATIONS
Anambra Police step up tactical readiness as 100 newly trained constables undergo combat and armed drills to tackle rising security threats. The Anambra State Police Command has intensified its security strategy, with Commissioner of Police Ikioye Orutugu inaugurating 100 newly trained constables for specialised combat and armed drills. The training, held at the Police College…
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JAMB TARGETS N23.8 TRILLION REVENUE, EXPANDS CBT CENTRES NATIONWIDE
As UTME preparations intensify, JAMB sets ambitious revenue goals while expanding exam centres and responding to concerns over student affordability. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it is targeting N23.8 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for the 2026 fiscal year, reflecting its growing financial strength and operational expansion. A Director in the…
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PROF. OYELAMI EMERGES ACTING CEO OF NATIONAL MATHEMATICAL CENTRE
Federal Government appoints seasoned mathematician to lead Nigeria’s premier mathematics research institution in Abuja. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has approved the appointment of Prof. Benjamin Oyelami as the Acting Director/Chief Executive of the National Mathematical Centre (NMC), Sheda, Abuja. The appointment takes immediate effect and follows the elevation of the former CEO,…
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SOKOTO EXPANDS EARLY EDUCATION DRIVE TO TACKLE OUT-OF-SCHOOL CRISIS
With over 66% of children out of school, Sokoto is scaling up early education, building mega schools, and launching digital programmes to bring thousands of children back into classrooms. The Sokoto State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) says it is ramping up Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) and rolling out bold reforms to tackle…
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NBTE UNVEILS NEW HND CURRICULUM TO BOOST NIGERIA’S HEALTH WORKFORCE
In a move to future-proof Nigeria’s healthcare system, the NBTE is rolling out a new HND curriculum designed to produce highly skilled and globally competitive health education professionals. The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has stepped up efforts to strengthen health education with the development of a new Higher National Diploma (HND) curriculum in…
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ASUU KICKS OFF SPORTS FIESTA TO BOOST LECTURERS’ HEALTH, PRODUCTIVITY
Concerned about stress-related deaths and declining wellbeing among lecturers, ASUU has turned to sports, medical checks, and scholarships to promote healthier, longer, and more productive academic lives. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AEFUNAI) branch, has launched a week-long sporting fiesta aimed at improving the health, longevity, and productivity…
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FG SET TO LAUNCH ARMED FORCES MEDICAL COLLEGE
Nigeria is stepping up military healthcare with plans for a new Armed Forces College of Medicine, aiming to train thousands of doctors and specialists for the armed forces and beyond. Abuja – The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish the Armed Forces College of Medicine and Health Sciences (AFCOM&HS) to strengthen military healthcare and…
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TAU SETS GLOBAL STANDARD: FRESHERS TO MASTER 4 UN LANGUAGES AND INTERNATIONAL SKILLS
At Thomas Adewumi University, graduating isn’t just about a degree – it’s about speaking the world, mastering global skills, and building your future. Oko-Irese, Kwara State – Thomas Adewumi University (TAU) is raising the bar for higher education. At its sixth matriculation on February 21, 2026, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Francisca Oladipo told 967 new students that…
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WAEC RELEASES 2025 CB-WASSCE RESULTS, 42% MAKE FIVE CREDITS INCLUDING ENGLISH, MATHS
Thousands of private candidates can now check their results online—but some scores remain withheld over malpractice and processing issues. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2025 Second Series Computer-Based WASSCE results for private candidates, with over 61,000 candidates already able to access their performance. Out of 65,752 candidates who sat for the…
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NUT APPLAUDS FG FOR N350M TEACHER AWARDS
Outstanding teachers get recognition, but welfare remains key! The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has commended the Federal Government for awarding 12 exceptional teachers N350 million at the National Teachers’ Summit, celebrating their dedication and excellence. Each teacher received ₦25 million, with Mr. Taiwo Solanke from the South-West scooping the top prize of ₦50 million.…
