37 h. ago Expert harps on importance of sexual health education among adolescents

A Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Ayodele Arowojolu, has stressed the need for Nigeria to provide comprehensive sexuality education, quality healthcare, and supportive environments for adolescents.

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37 h. ago Idoma People Have Shaped Nigeria’s Trajectory, Say Prominent Sons, Daughters At IHoF Dinner

Prominent Idoma sons and daughters have hailed the Idoma people of Benue State as part of the architects of modern Nigeria whose footprints can be traced across politics, law, education, military, faith and culture. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the Inaugural Dinner of the Idoma Hall of Fame (IHoF) Advisory Board, Justice Ejembi Eko […]

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49 h. ago Federal Government Begins Disbursement Of Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund

The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the commencement of disbursement under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF) to strengthen staff welfare, institutional productivity, and innovation across Nigeria’s tertiary education system. This was contained in a press statement released late Thursday night and made available to the media by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press […]

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3 d. ago Survival of Nigerian universities at heart of ASUU’s struggle —Maiyaki, Ex

Mr Chris Maiyaki, the immediate past deputy executive secretary, administration, of the National Universities Commission (NUC), retired from federal civil service having served the nation in a distinguished career that spanned 35 years. In this interview, he speaks with CLEMENT IDOKO on the need for Nigeria to be intentional about funding of education, reflects on […]

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3 d. ago Nigeria, EU launch transformative education project to empower youth, teachers

The Federal Government has inaugurated the national steering committee of the European Union(EU)-funded Education and Youth Empowerment in Nigeria (EISS) project, a major initiative designed to strengthen teacher capacity, promote digital learning and build a resilient, future-ready education system across six states. Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Ahmad, speaking during inauguration of the […]

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5 d. ago How Nigeria can rebuild its workforce for the future —Amaraizu, EduTech/Migration expert

In this interview, Iheanyi Genius Amaraizu, EduTech, Migration expert at Brainfacio Educational Organization, researcher at Humanity and Technoscience (HAT) Lab of Northwestern University in Chicago, USA, speaks with CHRISTIAN APPOLOS, on skills mismatch, Japa migration, and how Nigeria can realign education, technology, and labour for inclusive growth. How can the government restructure education and vocational […]

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6 d. ago PSI Nigeria Unveils Audiovisuals In Vernacular To Promote Menstrual Health Education

Population Services International (PSI) Nigeria, through its Menstrual Health and Hygiene—No Wahala (MH-NoW) project, has launched two culturally relevant audiovisual materials aimed at promoting menstrual health awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging positive hygiene practices among adolescent girls and young women. PSIN Communication and training specialist, Temitope Alfred, in a statement, explained that the audiovisuals, titled […]

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7 d. ago Reform Bills stall at House of Reps over committees’ inaction

For months, several important bills that could improve Nigeria’s health, education, agriculture and electoral systems have have been gathering dust read more Reform Bills stall at House of Reps over committees’ inaction

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9 d. ago Stakeholders urge Nigerian youth to embrace digital innovation as tool for entrepreneurship

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s education and technology sectors have urged young Nigerians to embrace digital innovation as a pathway to entrepreneurship read more Stakeholders urge Nigerian youth to embrace digital innovation as tool for entrepreneurship

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1 week ago ABUAD, a model of private university education in Nigeria – Alausa

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa has described Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) as the beacon of hope and model for private university education in Nigeria

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1 week ago Nigeria’s Ivory Towers And The Urgency To Utilise TETFund Allocations

Nigeria’s higher education system stands at a critical crossroads. While the country continues to invest billions through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), many institutions have been unable to fully utilise the funds allocated to them. From uncompleted projects to delayed procurement processes, the persistent issue of unutilised funds paints a troubling picture of how […]

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1 week ago ‘You’ll Be Remembered For Your Education Passion’, Prof. Gwarzo Hails Kwankwaso At 69

The President of the Association of Private Universities of Africa, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has hailed the former governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for his lifelong dedication to education, describing it as a lasting legacy for which he will be fondly remembered. In a goodwill message sent to journalists on the occasion […]

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1 week ago Katung Foundation Offers 400 Indigent Southern Kaduna Students Scholarships

Four hundred indigent students from Southern Kaduna have been awarded scholarships of N100,000 each by the Marshall Katung Foundation. Most of the beneficiaries were struggling to pursue their education in tertiary schools in some parts of Nigeria. On behalf of the founder and senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Bar. Katung, the chairman of the […]

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1 week ago Jeje Riders Donates Educational Materials To Another Kaduna School

As part of its quest to ensure access to quality education across Nigeria, humanitarian organisation, Jeje Riders has donated a set of educational materials to Government Secondary School, Gan-Gora in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The event, which took place on the premises of the school, was attended by the Special Assistant […]

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2 w. ago IBUAM: Keyamo, Midala, Others Hail APC Chieftain Balami Over Aeronautics Varsity In Borno

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has hailed Comrade Isaac Balami for his initiative in establishing a private specialised university, describing it as a development that will attract more people to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at the unveiling of the Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM), Keyamo said […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria unveils Africa’s first private aeronautics university

to tackle projected shortage of 65,000 aviation professionals by 2040 The Nigerian aviation sector marked a milestone with the read more Nigeria unveils Africa’s first private aeronautics university

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2 w. ago India strengthens education ties with Nigeria, advocates global gender equality

The High Commission of India in Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender equality and deepening bilateral ties with read more India strengthens education ties with Nigeria, advocates global gender equality

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2 w. ago Nigeria, European Union Launch €40m Education Project In Northwest

Federal government, in partnership with the European Union (EU), has inaugurated a National Programme Steering Committee (NPSC) to oversee the €40 million Education and Youth Empowerment in Northwest Nigeria (EYEPINN) programme. The programme, which is being implemented in Jigawa, Kano, and Sokoto States, aims to tackle out-of-school children, facilitate teacher development, and promote youth skills […]

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2 w. ago FG, EU inaugurate committee for €40m education project in North

The Federal Government in partnership with the European Union (EU) have inaugurated a National Programme Steering Committee (NPSC) to oversee the €40 million Education and Youth Empowerment in Northwest Nigeria (EYEPINN) programme. The programme, which is being implemented in Jigawa, Kano, and Sokoto States, aims to tackle out-of-school children, facilitate teacher development, and promote youth […]

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2 w. ago ASUU berates FG over alleged insincerity with collective bargaining

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has frowned at what it describes as the Federal Government of Nigeria’s lack of regard for tertiary education, as reflected in the way it treats the welfare and conditions of service of intellectuals in public universities. The ASUU Chairman, University of Ibadan Chapter, Dr Adefemi Afolabi, stated this […]

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