Tag: #EducationReform
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OYO NUT BOOSTS TEACHER TRAINING, TAKES LEGAL STAND AGAINST SCHOOL VIOLENCE
Union ramps up skills development while cracking down on cultism, bullying, and attacks on teachers The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State Wing, is intensifying teacher training and taking firm legal action against violence in schools. Chairman Raji Oladimeji said the union has budgeted for regular statutory and non-statutory capacity-building programmes, including ICT-focused workshops…
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NIGERIA LAUNCHES $552M HOPE-EDU PROGRAMME TO TRANSFORM BASIC EDUCATION
The Federal Government has unlocked $552 million for the HOPE for Quality Basic Education for All (HOPE-EDU) programme, aiming to boost foundational learning and expand access to quality education nationwide. Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa called it a historic moment, saying the fund—released in just 12 months—marks the fastest activation of education financing in Nigeria’s…
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FG APPROVES N4BN EACH FOR 12 TECH UNIVERSITIES TO UPGRADE ENGINEERING FACILITIES
Nigeria’s engineering schools are set for a major facelift as the Federal Government rolls out billions for workshops and modern equipment. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced on Monday that 12 selected engineering and technology universities will receive N4 billion each under a special intervention project powered by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). The…
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SKILLS OVER CERTIFICATES: DON URGES FG TO PRIORITISE HANDS-ON TALENT
“Certificates are licenses to learn; skills create solutions” Prof. Christian Ezeibe, Dean of Student Affairs at UNN, is urging the Federal Government to prioritise skills over certificates for employment and national development. Speaking at Kogi State Polytechnic’s convocation lecture, he stressed that Nigeria’s industrial and technological growth depends on practical, demonstrable abilities rather than paper…
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FG SPLASHES ₦50M ON BEST TEACHER, UNVEILS EDUREVAMP
Big wins for Nigerian teachers—cash rewards, cars, houses, and a new national training platform to raise the bar in classrooms. The Federal Government has rewarded Nigeria’s overall best teacher, Taiwo Solanke, with ₦50 million, celebrating excellence, innovation and dedication to teaching. The announcement came at the Nigeria Teachers’ Summit 2026 in Abuja, where First Lady…
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KWARA GOV ABDULRAZAQ DRIVING EDUCATION REFORMS WITH KWARALEARN AND TAX LITERACY BOOST
Under the visionary leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Kwara State is transforming its education sector with the groundbreaking KwaraLEARN programme, hailed as the administration’s flagship policy. Focused on improving primary education outcomes, KwaraLEARN leverages technology, data-driven platforms, and comprehensive teacher training to deliver quality learning across public schools. The initiative has expanded rapidly to cover…
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REINSTATE RELIGIOUS STUDIES AS A CORE SUBJECT TO FIGHT MORAL DECAY, SAYS UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN EXPERT
Dr. Abdulhameed Badmus-Yusuf of the University of Ilorin has strongly called for the reintroduction of religious studies as a mandatory subject in Nigerian schools. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Ilorin, he emphasized that religious education can play a vital role in restoring moral values and reducing social vices in Nigeria. Historically, subjects like…
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RELIGIOUS STUDIES URGED FOR REINTRODUCTION TO FIGHT MORAL DECAY IN NIGERIAN SCHOOLS
Dr. Abdulhameed Badmus Yusuf, a University of Ilorin lecturer, has called for Religious Studies to be brought back as a core subject in Nigerian schools to help curb the alarming rise in moral decay among the youth. Speaking at a Town Hall Meeting in Ilorin organized by the National Orientation Agency and Ilorin Emirate Descendants…
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NIGERIA PARTNERS WITH EU AND UNESCO TO BOOST TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa, through the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to working with the European Union (EU) and UNESCO to strengthen the country’s education system. The announcement was made during the launch of the National Project Steering Committee for the EU-UNESCO initiative in Abuja. The project,…
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KEBBI GOV URGES TEACHERS TO EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY FOR BETTER LEARNING OUTCOMES
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi has called on teachers in the state to leverage technology to improve teaching and learning. Speaking at the 9th State Quadrennial Delegates’ Conference of the National Union of Teachers (NUT), Kebbi chapter, held in Birnin Kebbi, the governor’s message highlighted the vital role of technology in modern education. Represented by…
