2 h. ago UBEC Engages SUBEB Chairmen To Strengthen Quality Basic Education Delivery

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) management team, led by the Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, has engaged  with the Executive Chairmen of the State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) from across the 36 States of Nigeria. The meeting, themed “Strengthening Partnerships for Quality Basic Education Delivery in Nigeria,” focused on reinforcing collaboration between federal, state, […]

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2 h. ago Establish School Safety Task Force, Buratai Tells Federal Gov’t

The former Chief of Army Staff Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd) has called on the federal government to establish school safety task force in the country for the development of education. Lt. Gen Buratai made the call in a keynote address at the 2025 International Hybrid Conference organised by the Faculty of Education, Federal […]

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4 h. ago Codar Africa Announces 2025 Admissions with Scholarships Up to 50% for Tech Courses

Codar Africa, a Forbes-recognized tech training institution, has officially opened admissions for the 2025 academic year! To support aspiring tech professionals, Codar is offering up to 50% scholarships on tuition fees for qualified applicants. 🔗 Apply Now: www.codarhq.com/apply Making Tech Education Accessible In Nigeria, many individuals face barriers—financial and informational—when trying to break into tech. Read More

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5 h. ago Dementia: Nearly half preventable through lifestyle changes, education

Tribune Online Dementia: Nearly half preventable through lifestyle changes, education   DEMENTIA is a growing global health concern but it is possible to prevent or delay nearly half of the cases by addressing 14 risk factors, including excessive alcohol, less education, obesity, high levels of bad cholesterol and physical inactivity, beginning in childhood. Rufus Akinyemi, a professor of geriatric neurology and translational neuroscience and the […] Dementia: Nearly half preventable through lifestyle changes, education Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, othres as Diri empowers 2,800

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State government has honoured former president, Goodluck Jonathan as an Ambassador of Education for his contribution to the development and growth of education in the state. Also honoured were the former governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission […] The post Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, othres as Diri empowers 2,800 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, others as Diri empowers 2,800

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State government has honoured former president, Goodluck Jonathan as an Ambassador of Education for his contribution to the development and growth of education in the state. Also honoured were the former governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission […] The post Bayelsa honours Jonathan, Dickson, Alaibe, others as Diri empowers 2,800 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago TETFUND’s Giant Strides: Advancing Tinubu’s Vision For A Renewed Education Sector

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has been at the forefront of driving educational reforms in Nigeria, playing a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s tertiary education landscape. By focusing on improving infrastructure, funding research, enhancing academic development, and promoting innovation, TETFUND is contributing to the realisation of President Bola Tinubu’s vision of transforming Nigeria’s […]

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17 h. ago Higher institutions want law on comprehensive national AI policy in Nigeria

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Experts in the Nigerian higher education sector have called on the federal government to promulgate law that will back a comprehensive national Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country suggesting that such a policy must have clear goals, priorities, and implementation plans. This was part of the communique issued at the end […] The post Higher institutions want law on comprehensive national AI policy in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago $3.5m Nigerian tech startup ceases operation, returns capital to investors

After three years in operation, Nigerian education technology startup Edukoya has ended operations, saying poor infrastructure and economic challenges made it impossible to scale. The startup which secured Africa’s largest pre-seed funding of $3.5 million in 2021, said it will return capital to investors rather than persist in what it described as an unsustainable market Read More

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25 h. ago Abia trains over 11,000 teachers for her innovative education programme

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia   Abia State Government said it was going to train 11,200 teachers who will build confidence, foster innovation and usher in transformation in the education sector, leveraging on its launched AbiaFIRST programme. Commisioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi who stated this while briefing newsmen in Umuahia said the state […] The post Abia trains over 11,000 teachers for her innovative education programme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Government should prioritize indigenous languages for national development — Ilobanafor

By Bianca Iboma-Emefu The Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of CEOAFRICA, Prince Cletus Ilobanafor, has called on the Nigerian government to implement robust language policies to foster national development.    Speaking at the 4th Edition of the African Languages Week (ALW) 2025, Ilobanafor emphasized that prioritizing indigenous languages in governance, education, and technology would […] The post Government should prioritize indigenous languages for national development — Ilobanafor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago FG unveils minimum standard document for senior secondary education

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Federal Government has launched the newly developed minimum standards for senior secondary education developed by the National Secondary School Education Commission (NSSEC). Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, launched the document in Abuja, yesterday, thereby signalling the commencement of the major transformation of the secondary education system in Nigeria. The minister, […] The post FG unveils minimum standard document for senior secondary education appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Kwara Ulama condemns ritual killing, demands justice for slain student

Islamic spiritual leaders in Kwara State, under the aegis of the Kwara State Council of Ulama, on Tuesday, urged the police to carry out a thorough investigation on the alleged murder of a final year female student of Kwara State College of Education, Miss Hafsoh Lawal. The council, at a press conference held at the Read More

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35 h. ago Tax reform: Senate plans review as Customs, ASUU fault provisions

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, on Tuesday, warned against the proposed withdrawal of the education tax to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund as contained in the tax reform bills currently undergoing public hearing at the National Assembly. The President of the union, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, said the scrapping of TETFund could lead to the Read More

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37 h. ago Alex Onyia scouts global partners to revolutionise Nigeria’s STEM education

aims to give Nigerian children relevant and valuable education.   Alex Onyia, chief executive officer of Educare, has revealed his read more Alex Onyia scouts global partners to revolutionise Nigeria’s STEM education

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40 h. ago Shari’ah council decries attempt to suppress Southwest Muslims’ religious rights

Tribune Online Shari’ah council decries attempt to suppress Southwest Muslims’ religious rights The Supreme Council for Shari'ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has expressed its dismay over attempts to prevent Muslims in the Southwest from observing Sharia law, which is an integral part of their Islamic obligations. Shari’ah council decries attempt to suppress Southwest Muslims’ religious rights Tribune Online

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41 h. ago FG launches minimum standards for senior secondary school education

Tribune Online FG launches minimum standards for senior secondary school education The Federal Government has unveiled new minimum standards for senior secondary school education in Nigeria. FG launches minimum standards for senior secondary school education Tribune Online

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42 h. ago Senator Natasha slams N100bn suit on Akpabio over alleged defamation

Tribune Online Senator Natasha slams N100bn suit on Akpabio over alleged defamation The senator is seeking a court declaration affirming the defamatory nature of the remarks, alongside an order of perpetual injunction to prevent the defendants and their associates from making or publishing similar statements in the future. Senator Natasha slams N100bn suit on Akpabio over alleged defamation Tribune Online

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43 h. ago 205 colleges of education insufficient for Nigerians – Reps speaker 

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Tuesday, said that the 205 federal, state and privately-owned Colleges of Education are not enough to meet the education needs of Nigerians. This is just as he stated that the increasing demand for education makes the establishment of more colleges of education imperative. Abbas made Read More

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43 h. ago New tax bill: ASUU rises against alleged “tactical abrogation” of TETFund

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has risen against the alleged plan by the proposed new tax system to tactically abrogate the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, registered the case and concerns of the Union at the public hearing on the new tax bill, 2024, organized […] The post New tax bill: ASUU rises against alleged “tactical abrogation” of TETFund appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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