Tag: #NigeriaEducation
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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…
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KATSINA TO LAUNCH SPECIAL ALLOWANCE TO INCENTIVIZE RURAL TEACHERS
New pay boost aims to attract more teachers to underserved rural areas amid security concerns. Katsina State plans a special salary allowance for teachers posted to rural areas, announced by Education Commissioner Hajiya Zainab Musa-Musawa at a summit commemorating International Day to Protect Education. This move targets the shortage of teachers in rural schools, encouraging…
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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…
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FEDERAL GOVT COMPLETES REVIEW OF BASIC, SECONDARY, AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CURRICULA
Nigeria’s education system gets a practical, focused overhaul to enhance learning quality and relevance. The Federal Government announced the finalized curriculum review across all education levels, led by Minister of State Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad. Developed with NERDC, UBEC, NBTE, and others, the new frameworks reduce subject overload and prioritize practical learning. Primary pupils now study…
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WAEC RELEASES CORRECTED 2025 WASSCE RESULTS AFTER MARKING ERROR
Dr. Amos Dangut, WAEC’s Head of National Office, revealed a printing error skewed the English Language Objective Paper grading for the 2025 WASSCE results, causing a sharp drop in scores. After review, the corrected results show 62.96% of candidates earned credits in five or more subjects including English and Math—up from the erroneously reported 38.32%.…
