5 h. ago Former education minister seeks equitable access, innovation in curriculum devt

Tribune Online Former education minister seeks equitable access, innovation in curriculum devt A former Minister of Education, Professor Ruqayyatu Ahmed Rufa’i, has advocated for innovation in curriculum development as provision of equitable access to education at all levels in the country. She said this at an international symposium held in her honour, entitled, ‘Tackling Grand Challenges in Education in Africa in the Context of Emerging Technologies via […] Former education minister seeks equitable access, innovation in curriculum devt Tribune Online

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7 h. ago UBEC to empower over one million girls in LUMINAH 2030 initiative — Garba

Tribune Online UBEC to empower over one million girls in LUMINAH 2030 initiative — Garba The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education commission, (UBEC) Aisha Garba, has announced plan of the Commission to transform the lives of over one million under-served girls and women across Nigeria through a new LUMINAH 2030 Initiative. Garba also announced the formal migration of the LUMINAH 2030 Initiative from the Federal Ministry of Education […] UBEC to empower over one million girls in LUMINAH 2030 initiative — Garba Tribune Online

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47 h. ago Lagos: Alausa unveils reforms to reposition education sector

Tribune Online Lagos: Alausa unveils reforms to reposition education sector Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has unveiled wide-ranging reforms to reposition the sector, with Lagos: Alausa unveils reforms to reposition education sector Tribune Online

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3 d. ago FG’s ongoing reforms’ll address education challenges – Alausa

The Federal Government has announced sweeping reforms in Nigeria’s education sector, including a unified fee structure for universities and full coverage of student fees under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, disclosed these reforms during a recent media parley in Abuja. He emphasized that the changes were aimed […] The post FG’s ongoing reforms’ll address education challenges – Alausa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Benue: ICMPD, NAPTIP engage school principals, STEAP Vanguards coordinators to fight trafficking

By Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), in collaboration with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and the Benue State Ministry of Education, has engaged school principals in Benue State to adopt strategic approaches to curb the high rate of human trafficking in the state. […] The post Benue: ICMPD, NAPTIP engage school principals, STEAP Vanguards coordinators to fight trafficking appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Alausa assures of ministry’s commitment to integrity of national exams

Tribune Online Alausa assures of ministry’s commitment to integrity of national exams The Federal Ministry of Education has confirmed the resolution of a technical glitch that affected the recent release of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, reassuring the public of its commitment to maintaining the integrity of national examinations. He gave the assurance in a press release via the ministry’s X (formerly […] Alausa assures of ministry’s commitment to integrity of national exams Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Prof Lar Bows Out, Adamu Steps In As Yakubu Gowon Varsity’s Acting VC

The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, now renamed Yakubu Gowon University, Professor Patricia Lar has handed over to her successor, Professor Matthew Adamu. At the brief handover ceremony on Monday in Abuja, Prof. Lar thanked the Federal Government, the Minister of Education, and the Governing Council for the opportunity to serve for six […]

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1 week ago Parents groan as Ebonyi federal varsity, jacks school fees to N1.5m

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Parents and guardians of students studying various disciplines at the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State have cried out over the jacking of tuition fees by management of the university and urged Minister of Education to urgently intervene on the matter. A statement released by the Bursary […] The post Parents groan as Ebonyi federal varsity, jacks school fees to N1.5m appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Education minister dismisses allegations against UBEC boss, Aisha Garba

Tribune Online Education minister dismisses allegations against UBEC boss, Aisha Garba "Under her leadership, UBEC has transitioned from merely disbursing grants to driving systemic reforms focused on quality Education minister dismisses allegations against UBEC boss, Aisha Garba Tribune Online

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2 w. ago UBEC: Allegations of abuse of office against Executive Secretary untrue — FG

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Ministry of Education has debunked some media reports indicating that the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Hajia Aisha Garba, has been involved in administrative misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of procedure. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, in a statement signed by Folasade Boriowo, […] The post UBEC: Allegations of abuse of office against Executive Secretary untrue — FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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