Tag: #EducationReform
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PLATEAU TEACHERS PRAISE GOV. MUTFWANG FOR RETIREMENT ACT APPROVAL
The Plateau chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) applauded Gov. Caleb Mutfwang for approving the Teachers’ Retirement Act 2022, which raises the compulsory retirement age for teachers to 65 or 40 years of service. This move aims to tackle teacher shortages and boost retention in the state. At the 2025 World…
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DR ADAM MURITALA INVENTS AFRI-INVERTER, LAUNCHES AFRICAN PRO-HUMANITY TECHNOLOGY HUB
OAU don pioneers indigenous clean energy tech and innovation platform to boost African research and development. Dr. Adam Muritala, Associate Professor and Head of Mechanical Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, has invented the Afri-inverter—an indigenous, lightweight lithium battery-powered device with mainly locally sourced parts. He founded the African Pro-Humanity Technology Hub (APHTH) to drive research…
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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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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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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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EDUCATIONIST CALLS FOR BOOST IN TEACHER TRAINING AND FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT NEW TECH CURRICULUM
Experts stress urgent need for skills, infrastructure, and partnerships to roll out AI and coding education nationwide. Mr. Simon Fowowe, President of Nursery and Primary Education Instructors, urges increased teacher training, better school funding, and infrastructure upgrades for effective delivery of Nigeria’s revised curriculum introducing AI, robotics, and coding. He highlights rural challenges such as…
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UNN LECTURERS PRAISE FED GOVT’S 7-YEAR EMBARGO ON NEW FEDERAL TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
Focus on funding existing institutions could boost quality and global competitiveness. Lecturers at University of Nigeria, Nsukka, including Prof. Okechukwu Nwaubani and Dr. Chinedu Ejezie, applaud the federal government’s 7-year ban on creating new federal tertiary schools. They stress that sustained funding and proper equipping of existing universities, polytechnics, and colleges are key to raising…
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GRADUATION CEREMONY BANS SPARK DEBATE AMID CONCERNS OVER COSTS, MISCONDUCT IN NIGERIA
Nigerian states curb school graduation parties to cut costs and curb misbehavior, stirring mixed reactions. Several Nigerian states like Kano, Sokoto, Imo, Ondo, and Edo have banned or restricted graduation ceremonies over financial burdens, indecent behavior, and vandalism. While some parents and educators welcome the relief and renewed focus on academics, others say it overlooks…
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SOME NIGERIAN STATES BAN SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONIES TO CURB EXCESS
Rising costs, misconduct, and moral concerns prompt bans on graduation ceremonies, sparking mixed reactions. Several Nigerian states including Kano, Sokoto, Imo, Ondo, and Edo have banned or restricted graduation ceremonies in schools over issues like financial strain, indecent behavior, and vandalism. While some parents and educators welcome the relief and focus on academics, others argue…
