1 hour ago ‘Government Bound To Offer Free, Compulsory Education For Nigerian Children’, Court Rules

  Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos has declared that the federal government and the 36 states are legally bound, by virtue of Section 11(2) of the Universal Basic Education Act, to provide free and compulsory basic education to every Nigerian child. Justice Osiagor also held that the Nigerian child is […]

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5 h. ago NACETEM seeks reintroduction of national policy to bridge skills gap

The Director General of National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), Dr. Olushola Odusanya has called for the reintroduction of National Policy on education that

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6 h. ago Delta earmarks N450bn for road infrastructure in 2026 Budget

…N105.8bn for education …LGAs to gulp N100bn …Health Ministry gets N50bn Road infrastructure ranked top among the priorities of the read more Delta earmarks N450bn for road infrastructure in 2026 Budget

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7 h. ago UNICEF urges media to lead health enlightenment efforts in rural communities

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has charged media organisations and other critical stakeholders to champion health education and enlightenment read more UNICEF urges media to lead health enlightenment efforts in rural communities

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9 h. ago NCDMB Renovation Boosts Learning Conditions In Kebbi Schools

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has taken a major step toward improving educational infrastructure in Kebbi State through a renovation project executed by Grufix Global Limited. The intervention, which aligns with NCDMB’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for Nigerians, was carried out in two primary schools in Argungu Local Government […]

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11 h. ago Parents Allege Breach Of Scholarship Bilateral Education Agreement

Parents and guardians of recipients of foreign and local scholarships have alleged that the Federal Government’s Bilateral Education Agreement has been breached, as the concerned students have not been paid their stipends. The Forum of Parents and Guardians of the Federal Government Bilateral Education Agreement Scholarship Recipients made the allegation when they appeared before the […]

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12 h. ago Adamawa Government Conducts Interview For Recruitment Of 5,000 Teachers

The Adamawa State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, in partnership with the Post Primary Schools Management Board (PPSMB) and the Adamawa State Universal Basic Education Board (ADSUBEB), has commenced interviews for candidates shortlisted from the recently concluded CBT examinations for the recruitment of 5,000 teachers. The exercise is being conducted at General Murtala […]

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12 h. ago Comply Fully With Investments Act, Securities Commission Orders Operators

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stated that all Capital Market Operators (CMOs) must declare their compliance level and ensure that all tradable instruments are registered in accordance with the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 by January 2026. The director-general of SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this at the commission’s Journalists’ Academy 2025 […]

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12 h. ago Dangote Group Contracts SAIPEM, Others For Fertiliser Expansion In Nigeria, Ethiopia

Dangote Group has announced a series of strategic technical partnerships to support the next phase of expansion of its fertiliser operations in Nigeria, as well as the development of new fertiliser plants in Ethiopia. The group yesterday said these collaborations mark a significant step in its long-term plan to strengthen regional food security, enhance agricultural […]

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13 h. ago Dangote Group contracts SAIPEM, EIL, others for fertiliser expansion in Nigeria, Ethiopia

Dangote Group on Wednesday announced a series of strategic technical partnerships to support the next phase of expansion of its fertiliser operations in Nigeria, as well as the development of new fertiliser plants in Ethiopia. The group said the collaborations marked a significant step in our long-term plan to strengthen regional food security, enhance agricultural […]

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16 h. ago Nigeria must reform medical training to regain leadership in health sector —Expert

TO unlock Nigeria’s full health industry potential, medical education must evolve and prepare future physicians to lead across the domains of health policy, the practice of medicine, and the business of medicine. Dr Yele Aluko said this at the 2025 Alumni Day and Distinguished Alumni Lecture of the Ibadan College of Medicine Alumni Association (ICOMAA) […]

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17 h. ago Southwestern University gets NUC’s nod for Law degree programme

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted the Southwestern University Nigeria (SWUN), accreditation and approval to begin to run Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree programme in the institution.   The institution, in a statement issued on Monday, noted that “this marks a new era in the university’s academic expansion, reinforcing its mission to provide world-class […]

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17 h. ago Nigeria to collaborate with University of Doha to boost TVET

The Federal Government has announced plans to collaborate with the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), Qatar, in line with the ongoing efforts to expand and modernise Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) across Nigeria. UDST is a leading institution for applied education and research, contributing to Qatar’s sustainable development and the […]

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17 h. ago Lekki Port awards scholarships to 60 students in host communities

The management of Lekki Port, promoter of Lekki Deep Seaport, has announced the award of scholarships to 60 undergraduate students from its six host communities. The beneficiaries, whose scholarships provide vital educational support, were selected from communities such as Ilekuru, Magbon-Segun, Oke-Segun, Itoke, Idotun, and Lujagba in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. Speaking at the occasion, Managing Director, […]

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18 h. ago Starz, NAMM condemn planned upgrade of MAN, Oron to university

•Disagree over degree-awarding status The chairman of Starzs Investments Company Limited (SICL), Greg Ogbeifun and the president of the Nigerian Association of Master Mariners (NAMM), Captain Tajudeen Alao, have condemned the plan by the Federal Government to upgrade the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron to a university. Speaking with the Nigerian Tribune, Engineer Ogbeifun […]

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19 h. ago OGHA summons heads of tertiary institutions, education commissioner over CPS implementation

The Ogun State House of Assembly has summoned the management teams of all state-owned tertiary institutions, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, and the Permanent Secretary of the Bureau of State Pensions for an engagement session ahead of the implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) in the state. The invitation was issued by […]

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19 h. ago Group protests as academy council opposes institution’s upgrade to varsity

Oron Youth Movement protests the governing council’s opposition to the Maritime Academy upgrade, refuting claims of insecurity and funding issues. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-protests-as-academy-council-opposes-institutions-upgrade-to-varsity/

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24 h. ago Keep Pursuing Your Education, Governor Idris Tells Freed Kebbi Schoolgrils

The Kebbi State governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has urged the 24 freed schoolgrils of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Danko Wasagu local government area of the State, not to relent in pursuit of education. Governor Idris gave the advice while handing over the schoolgirls to their parents at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi […]

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25 h. ago Union Bank celebrates Nigeria’s best educators at Maltina Teacher of the Year Awards

Union Bank of Nigeria took centre stage as a proud co-sponsor of the 11th edition of the prestigious Maltina Teacher read more Union Bank celebrates Nigeria’s best educators at Maltina Teacher of the Year Awards

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28 h. ago Wike Fumes Over Unauthorised School Closure Directive, Vows To Sanction Officials Involved

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that all officials and directors involved in the unauthorised directive to close schools will face strict sanctions. Wike announced this during an inspection tour of infrastructure work at Guzape II (A11 District) in Abuja, stating that the FCT Mandate Secretary for Education, Dr Danlami […]

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