4 h. ago Colleges of Education running dual mandate programme for 7 years will be counterproductive —COEASU boss

Tribune Online Colleges of Education running dual mandate programme for 7 years will be counterproductive —COEASU boss Dr Smart Olugbeko is the outgoing National President of Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU). In this interview with TUNBOSUN OGUNDARE, he explains the union’s stance on the newly introduced dual mandate programmes for colleges of education in Nigeria and why teacher education should be accorded a deserved priority, among others. Excerpts: How do you […] Colleges of Education running dual mandate programme for 7 years will be counterproductive —COEASU boss Tribune Online

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48 h. ago Federal Poly Ilaro Named ‘Best Tertiary Institution In Nigeria’

According to the 2025 ranking conducted by Pole Global Marketing (PGM) evaluation, the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro (fpi), has emerged as the overall best national institution among the 180 tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The polytechnic emerged as the best among Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, including universities, polytechnics and Colleges of Education. The Polytechnic Rector, Dr Mukail Akinde, […]

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4 d. ago TETfund spends N1.4b on intervention projects at A/ Ibom College of Education

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Tertiary Education Trust Fund said it has spent N3.4bn on intervention projects at Akwa Ibom state College of Education, Afaha Nsit located in Nsit Ibom local government area of the state . Speaking during commissioning of Administrative and ICT buildings at the College yesterday, the TETfund BoT Chairman and former […] The post TETfund spends N1.4b on intervention projects at A/ Ibom College of Education appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Sule flags off N592m bursary for 16,756 students, reiterates commitment to education

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on Friday reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritising education as he officially flagged off the 2023/2024 bursary disbursement of ₦592,223,000 to 16,756 students held at the state College of Education, Akwanga. In his address, Governor Sule appreciated stakeholders for the smooth conduct of the exercise, […] The post Sule flags off N592m bursary for 16,756 students, reiterates commitment to education appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Gov Sule flags off ₦592m Bursary for 16,756 students, reiterates commitment to education

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on Friday reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritizing education as he officially flagged off the 2023/2024 bursary disbursement of ₦592,223,000 to 16,756 students held at the state College of Education, Akwanga. In his address, Governor Sule appreciated stakeholders for the smooth conduct of the exercise, […] The post Gov Sule flags off ₦592m Bursary for 16,756 students, reiterates commitment to education appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Students won’t be jobless with skill acquisition after graduation – Provost

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja The Provost of the College of Education Ankpa, Dr Femi Fashagba, has said his students will not be stranded in the labour market after graduation, explaining that they have been adequately trained in modern skill acquisition to be self-reliant and create jobs. Dr Fashagba, who said the institution now has one […] The post Students won’t be jobless with skill acquisition after graduation – Provost appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Group lauds Tinubu’s free technical education, tasks parents on enrolment

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Ajisope Development Initiative has lauded the federal government policy on free education in all Federal Technical Colleges (FTCs) across Nigeria. In a statement made available to Sunday Sun in Osogbo, Osun State, yesterday, Abdulkabir Ajisope, the founder of the initiative, tasked parents to enrol their children for the opportunity.  Minister […] The post Group lauds Tinubu’s free technical education, tasks parents on enrolment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Don Tasks Federal Government On Training Workers For AI Transition At Workplace

Former Provost of the Federal College of Education (FCE), Obudu, Cross River State, Professor James Ejue, has called on the Federal Government to invest in training Nigerian workers on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace. Prof Ejue said, this move would alleviate workers’ fears of being replaced by AI since skills acquired […]

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2 w. ago Edo govt okays N4.6bn for sacked teachers during Obaseki’s tenure

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the sum of ₦4.6 billion entitlement benefits for disengaged College of Education read more Edo govt okays N4.6bn for sacked teachers during Obaseki’s tenure

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2 w. ago Gov Okpebholo commences payment of N4.6bn to disengaged workers

Tribune Online Gov Okpebholo commences payment of N4.6bn to disengaged workers Edo Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the payment of the first tranche to staff of the Colleges of Education in Ekiadolor and Igueben, who were Gov Okpebholo commences payment of N4.6bn to disengaged workers Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Okpebholo approves N4.6 billion benefits to 714 staff disengaged by Obaseki

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the payment of the first tranche benefits to staff of the Colleges of Education in Ekiadolor and Igueben, who were disengaged under controversial circumstances by the immediate-past administration of Godwin Obaseki. Chief Press Secretary to Governor Okpebholo, Fred Itua, who announced this in a […] The post Okpebholo approves N4.6 billion benefits to 714 staff disengaged by Obaseki appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FCE Abeokuta students appeal to Gov. Abiodun, Senator Salisu, Yayi, others for college road rehabilitation

By John Ogunsemore The Students Union Government of the Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, has appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun and federal and state lawmakers from the state for the rehabilitation of Osiele-Camp Road in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State. This is contained in separate letters sent to Governor Abiodun, Senator for Ogun […] The post FCE Abeokuta students appeal to Gov. Abiodun, Senator Salisu, Yayi, others for college road rehabilitation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Sokoto Education Ministry Suspends Six Principals Over Alleged Misconduct

The Sokoto State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has suspended six secondary school principals over alleged misconduct, including the unauthorized collection of fees for Junior Secondary School examination results. The affected principals are from Nana Girls Secondary School, Government Day Secondary School (GDSS) Gagi, GDSS Mana, Giginya Memorial College, Mana Basic Secondary School, and […] The post Sokoto Education Ministry Suspends Six Principals Over Alleged Misconduct appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Federal Ministry, College Of Education Hold Maiden Science, Innovation Fair

The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, in partnership with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) College of Education, Zuba, has held the institution’s maiden Science and Innovation Fair with the theme: “Innovation: A Quest to Survive in a Challenging World.” The exhibition, staged at the College’s multipurpose hall, brought together academics, students, government officials, […]

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3 w. ago IDEAS project: Abia govt begins construction of modern vocational centres

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State Government has begun the construction of modern vocational centres across the state under the Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS) Project. Performing the groundbreaking ceremony of the project at Government Technical College (GTC), Osusu, Aba, Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi said the […] The post IDEAS project: Abia govt begins construction of modern vocational centres appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago DBI begins nationwide training of 10,000 tertiary institution workers in ICT

Tribune Online DBI begins nationwide training of 10,000 tertiary institution workers in ICT The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) has commenced the training of about 10,000 workers in tertiary institutions across Nigeria, aimed at strengthening digital literacy and building the capacity of the workforce in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The programme, known as the 2025 Advanced Digital Empowerment Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADEPTI), targets 100 staff members […] DBI begins nationwide training of 10,000 tertiary institution workers in ICT Tribune Online

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3 w. ago College Of Education Lauds Bauchi Governor For Dual Mandate Approval

Provost of Aminu Saleh College of Education (ASCOE) ,Azare, Prof. Asabe Sadiya Mohammed, has commended Bauchi State governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, for his unwavering support to tertiary education in the state, particularly the recent approval granting the college a dual mandate. The initiative, sanctioned by the federal government, empowers Colleges of Education across Nigeria to […]

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3 w. ago 8 Common Writing Challenges in College and How to Overcome Them

Writing in college can feel like a rollercoaster. Some days, the words flow easily, but other times, you’re stuck staring read more 8 Common Writing Challenges in College and How to Overcome Them

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3 w. ago Bauchi Sacks Education Officer Over Sexual Harassment, Misconduct

Bauchi State government through the State Civil Service Commission (CSC), has dismissed Mr. Emos N. Joshua, a principal assistant education officer of Government College, Azare, for gross misconduct bordering on sexual harassment. A statement issued yesterday by the commission’s information officer, Saleh Umar, revealed that the decision was reached during the commission’s 32nd plenary session […]

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4 w. ago Dignity of teachers in Nigeria will soon be restored — NCCE Executive Secretary, Prof Chijioke

Tribune Online Dignity of teachers in Nigeria will soon be restored — NCCE Executive Secretary, Prof Chijioke Paulinus Chijioke, a professor of Technical Education, is the sixth substantive executive secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE). In this interview with CLEMENT IDOKO, he speaks on the readiness of the colleges of education to commence dual mandate of running Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) and degree programmes concurrently in the […] Dignity of teachers in Nigeria will soon be restored — NCCE Executive Secretary, Prof Chijioke Tribune Online

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