14 h. ago Education Reforms To Deliver Measurable Progress Across All States – Minister

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has said the new education reforms introduced by the Federal Government will deliver measurable progress across all states, as the sector shifts from policy drafting to full-scale implementation. Dr Alausa stated this in Abuja  at the unveiling of the new national education policies. He said the government is […]

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55 h. ago Nigeria’s education budget rises from N1.54trn in 2023 to N3.52trn in 2025 — Shettima

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday reiterated the present administration's resolve towards educational reform prompted the significant rise in the budgetary allocation from N1.54 trillion in 2023 to ₦3.52 trillion in 2025.

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4 d. ago Are public varsities hiking fees to push students towards NELFUND?

Amid ongoing reforms in the education sector, the rising tuition in public universities has triggered speculation that the move may read more Are public varsities hiking fees to push students towards NELFUND?

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5 d. ago No core Northerner on FG’s 20 content creators for tax reform education — Bashir Ahmad

“I honestly have 100% no idea what metric or criteria were used to select what was described as the Top 20 content creators out of the 8,591 nominations received. Looking at the list alone, one can immediately notice the glaring imbalance and misrepresentation, I couldn’t find a single creator from the core North."

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6 d. ago FULL LIST: FG selects 20 content creators for tax reform education

The list, titled “Top 20 Content Creators for Tax Reform Education,” was shared after the organisers received 8,591 nominations covering more than 200 creators.

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6 d. ago NUT awards Namadi “Best Performing Governor in Northern Nigeria” for education reforms

The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) has honoured Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State with the award of “Best Performing read more NUT awards Namadi “Best Performing Governor in Northern Nigeria” for education reforms

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7 d. ago ‘Whatever It Takes, We’ll Secure Nigeria’, Says New Defence Minister Musa

Nigeria’s newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has vowed to deliver rapid, measurable improvements in national security, assuring citizens that the armed forces under his leadership will take “whatever steps are necessary” to restore peace across the country. Musa spoke at the Presidential Villa on Thursday shortly after President Bola Tinubu administered […]

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8 d. ago Tinubu orders security chiefs to deliver ‘tangible results’ in fight against insecurity

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday directed Nigeria’s service chiefs and heads of security agencies to intensify operations and produce measurable read more Tinubu orders security chiefs to deliver ‘tangible results’ in fight against insecurity

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1 week ago UNICEF, NGE, DAME worry over Nigeria’s declining children welfare

Stakeholders have declared that Nigeria is facing a child-welfare emergency, warning that worsening indicators in health, education, nutrition, water access, and child protection demand urgent and coordinated reforms.

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2 w. ago Tokyo–Beijing tension persists as Japan PM retains backing in public polls

Japan’s Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, and Chinese officials made no progress in easing Tokyo–Beijing tension at the G20 summit in South Africa

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2 w. ago Visiting Int’l Delegation Applauds Buni’s Educational Reforms

A visiting delegation from NEAR Foundation Nigeria, Time to Help Germany, and Nigeria Tulip International College (NTIC) has applauded the Yobe State Government’s extensive investments in education, describing them as a strong foundation for a brighter future. The team, led by Mr. Remzi Burtacgiray of NTIC Mamudo, was in Damaturu for the commissioning of a […]

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2 w. ago Firm calls for stronger education policies as Seat of Wisdom wins 2025 quiz contest

The Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO) has renewed its call for comprehensive reforms in Nigeria’s education sector, stressing that meaningful poverty reduction is impossible without deliberate policy action to improve learning conditions nationwide. Speaking at the grand finale of the 2025 LAPO Annual Secondary School Quiz Competition held in Akure, LAPO President, Barrister Faith Osazuwa-Ojo, […]

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2 w. ago Over 13,000 terrorists killed, 17,000 arrested in two years – Minister

Nigeria’s Minister for Information reports significant progress in counter-terrorism efforts, with over 13,000 terrorists killed and 17,000 arrested. Read More: https://punchng.com/over-13000-terrorists-killed-17000-arrested-in-two-years-minister/

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3 w. ago Resident Doctors Fault Labour Ministry’s Claims, Say Strike Continues

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has rejected claims by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment that significant progress has been made toward resolving the doctors’ grievances, describing the ministry’s statements as “misleading” and “not reflective of reality.” NARD, in a statement on Thursday, said it was “profoundly disappointed” by a November 19 […]

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4 w. ago Procurements up to N10bn to be handled by tertiary institutions — FG

The Federal Government has announced a comprehensive plan to reform the procurement system in the education sector and ensure that all federal tertiary institutions are connected to high-speed broadband via the Nigerian Research and Education Network (NG-REN) by 2026. The Minister of Education, Dr Olatunji Alausa, made this known at a joint meeting of ministers […]

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4 w. ago Amaechi, Ezekwesili Differ On Electoral Reform Ahead Of 2027

Former minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi and former minister of education, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, disagreed over the impact of electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 election. They both spoke during the National Electoral Reforms Summit 2025 themed: “Critical Constitutional Amendments for Credible Election in 2027,” organised by National Consultative Front/Labour and Civil Society Front in […]

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