Category: Educational
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UBEC CHAMPIONS SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING TO BOOST INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN NIGERIA
Breaking barriers for hearing-impaired students! The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) is pushing sign language education in all basic schools to make learning truly inclusive. Executive Secretary Aisha Garba revealed a new policy institutionalizing sign language across Nigerian schools during the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child celebrations themed “Lead a Change: Learn Sign…
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GOOGLE AND NIGERIA LAUNCH AI TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC SERVANTS
Nigeria’s public servants are getting a digital boost! Google and the Ministry of Communications team up to roll out the Apolitical Government AI Campus, empowering civil servants with AI skills to transform governance. The initiative offers practical online courses, expert sessions, and global peer learning on AI fundamentals, ethical use, and leadership. Minister Dr. Bosun…
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INDIA BOOSTS GIRLS’ EMPOWERMENT IN NIGERIA WITH GIFT PACKS FOR DUTSE STUDENTS
Investing in girls today means a brighter tomorrow! The Indian High Commission celebrates the International Day of the Girl Child by empowering 2,000 girls at Government Girls Secondary School, Dutse. The High Commission, led by Ambassador Abhishek Singh, donated gift packs as part of global efforts to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment. Singh praised…
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MINISTER DEMANDS CLOSURE OF SCHOOLS CHARGING TUITION IN FOREIGN CURRENCY
Charging tuition fees in dollars or pounds? Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals wants such schools shut down, calling the practice a major threat to the economy. At the Nigeria Gold Day Celebration during the 10th Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja, Minister Dr. Dele Alake condemned schools that charge fees in foreign currency. He called it…
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UNICAL EVICTS SENIOR STAFF FROM QUARTERS TO PRIORITIZE JUNIOR STAFF HOUSING
The University of Calabar (UniCal) has evicted some senior staff from the Boys’ Quarters after uncovering that they illegally rented them out to students and outsiders, collecting up to ₦350,000 yearly while paying the university much less. Spokesperson Mr. Eyo Effiong said the action aims to curb unethical practices and boost housing for junior staff.…
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GOVT COMMITS TO GIRL-CHILD EDUCATION AS NATIONAL PRIORITY
At the 2025 International Day of the Girl-Child in Abuja, the Federal Government reaffirmed its dedication to advancing quality education for girls, calling it key to national progress. Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, highlighted efforts like the National Policy on Gender in Basic Education, scholarships, school feeding programs, and safe learning spaces.…
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OAUSTECH ASUU JOIN TWO-WEEK NATIONAL WARNING STRIKE FOR BETTER CONDITIONS
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa branch, has joined the nationwide two-week warning strike called by the union’s national leadership. ASUU Chairman Dr. Oluwatoyin Ogunbamike confirmed the move, saying they must follow national directives to improve conditions for all members across Nigerian public universities.…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT IN IBADAN ADJOURNS CASE OF STUDENT DENIED ACCESS TO UI STUDENTS’ PORTAL
The Federal High Court in Ibadan has postponed the adoption of written addresses to October 14 in a case filed by Kayode Bello, a University of Ibadan postgraduate student, who is challenging the university for denying him access to the students’ portal needed for registration. Bello, representing himself, alleges victimisation by university authorities despite having…
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NBTE TAKES A FIRM STAND AGAINST CERTIFICATE FRAUD IN POLYTECHNICS — NO ROOM FOR CHEATERS
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) is cracking down hard on certificate racketeering and academic fraud after a Punch report revealed private polytechnics in Nigeria allegedly colluding with blacklisted universities in Benin Republic to fake NYSC mobilisations using forged diplomas. NBTE’s Head of Media, Mrs. Fatima Abubakar, stressed the agency’s zero-tolerance policy and assured…
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HOUSE OF REPS TO PROBE NECO OVER ALLEGED UNAPPROVED SPENDING
The House of Representatives has decided to investigate the National Examination Council (NECO) over claims of extra-budgetary spending without proper approval. The probe follows a motion by Rep. Amobi Ogah, who stressed that NECO must be accountable for its internally generated revenue as a government agency. The investigation will cover NECO’s budget performance, bank statements,…
