Category: Educational
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EXPERTS CALL FOR SCRAPPING POST-UTME TO BOOST EDUCATION ACCESS
Stakeholders urge end to stressful screenings, pushing for digital, fairer admission methods. Education experts, parents, and students nationwide are calling for the scrapping of the Post-UTME exam, citing its financial burden, stress, and limited impact on fair admissions. Despite its official ban in 2016, many institutions still conduct screenings, often requiring candidates to travel long…
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FG TO MANDATE NATIONAL VERIFICATION OF ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS FROM OCTOBER
Nigeria launches a nationwide crackdown on fake degrees with digital verification. The Federal Government announced the nationwide enforcement of the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank’s (NERD) policy on academic credential verification, set to begin October 6. Ministries, agencies, and higher institutions must verify all staff qualifications through NERD’s National Credential Verification Service (NCVS) before confirming…
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CARITAS NIGERIA CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OF SERVICE, CALLS FOR PARTNERSHIP TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE CHILDREN
Touching millions of lives through healthcare, education, and climate resilience—Caritas Nigeria urges Nigerians to join its mission. Marking 15 years, Caritas Nigeria reaffirms its commitment to serving the poor and vulnerable, having aided over 6 million people with food, shelter, and healthcare. Executive Secretary Fr. Peter Babangida highlights the need for sustained support amid funding…
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JIGAWA APPROVES N869.6M FOR TSANGAYA SCHOOL UPGRADES, N1.54B FOR TERTIARY BURSARIES
Boosting Islamic education and supporting over 22,000 students as part of human capital development. Jigawa State allocates N869.6 million to rehabilitate Tsangaya schools, building recitation halls and reading spaces for Almajiri pupils. The government also approves N1.54 billion bursaries for 22,388 tertiary students, promoting inclusive education and reducing financial burdens under the Umar Namadi administration.
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NIGERIAN HISTORY REINTRODUCED AS COMPULSORY IN BASIC EDUCATION TO BOOST NATIONAL UNITY
New curriculum aims to inspire pride, patriotism, and responsible citizenship from early schooling. The Federal Government has reinstated Nigerian History as a mandatory subject from Primary 1 to Junior Secondary 3, integrating it with Civic Education under “Civic and Heritage Studies.” Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa credits President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for the reform,…
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PROFESSOR WARNS AGAINST OVER-RELIANCE ON AI, URGES HUMANISTIC FOCUS
Tech alone can’t solve humanity’s deepest challenges – ideology and values must lead. Prof. Francis Egbokhare of University of Ibadan cautioned at UNIBEN’s Faculty of Arts 50th anniversary that AI cannot replace human values, empathy, or critical thinking. He stressed that the world’s crises are humanistic, requiring ideological change, and warned of creativity loss if…
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LAGOS POLICE INVESTIGATE VIRAL VIDEO OF STUDENTS DRINKING AND SMOKING AT EXCEL COLLEGE
Authorities act swiftly to address disturbing student behaviour in school hostel. Lagos Police have launched an investigation into a viral video showing students at Excel College, Ejigbo drinking alcohol and smoking. The incident happened in April but surfaced online recently, sparking public outrage. The school principal confirmed those involved have graduated, and the investigation is…
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IT EXPERT CALLS FOR EARLY INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOL CURRICULA
Teaching AI and coding from elementary school equips students for tomorrow’s jobs and innovation. Adamu Musa of Artifil Limited urges the Ministry of Education to embed IT skills like programming, data analysis, and AI into elementary curricula. Early IT education boosts students’ future job prospects and advances learning by making schools “smart.” He highlights global…
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MALALA FUND REACHES 26 MILLION STUDENTS, BOOSTS GIRLS’ EDUCATION GLOBALLY
Major strides in education, gender equity, and policy reforms, with Nigeria among key focus countries. The Malala Fund’s 2024-2025 report reveals it reached over 26 million students with $66.4 million invested in programs across six countries including Nigeria. Highlights include gender-responsive budgeting boosting girls’ education in Kano, new education policies in Adamawa, and global efforts…
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ASUU FUOYE BRANCH DECLARES INDEFINITE STRIKE OVER UNPAID SALARIES
Lecturers halt work, demanding prompt payment as strike looms indefinitely. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Federal University Oye-Ekiti has launched an indefinite strike over unpaid salaries, following a directive from their national body. The strike will continue until all delayed payments are settled, putting academic activities on hold until the university meets…
