6 h. ago The dwindling standard of education in Nigeria: The way forward (1)

Tribune Online The dwindling standard of education in Nigeria: The way forward (1) AS the Founder and former Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, former Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council of the University of Lagos, former Chairman of all Pro-Chancellors, the Founder and Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti even though I never attend any secondary school or university, I am very well […] The dwindling standard of education in Nigeria: The way forward (1) Tribune Online

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23 h. ago Institute of Global Health promises to shape future of genomics education

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte No fewer than 20 young scientists from across Nigeria have converged on the Institute of Genomics and Global Health (IGH), Redeemer’s University, Ede, on for the on-site phase of Africa’s first-ever Extended Reality (XR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Genomics Hackathon. The event, which was designed to revolutionize the way genomics is taught […] The post Institute of Global Health promises to shape future of genomics education appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Agbaja Summit 2025 to spotlight education, skills, Mbah’s development strides

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The upcoming Agbaja Summit 2025, scheduled for November 26th and 27th, promises to build on the successes of the maiden 2022 edition while showcasing the development achievements of Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, within Agbaja land and beyond. Prof. Chike Anibeze, Chairman of the Summit’s Planning Committee, told journalists […] The post Agbaja Summit 2025 to spotlight education, skills, Mbah’s development strides appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Over 60% Of Public Primary School Teachers In Nigeria Lack Digital Literacy – UBEC

The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has revealed that more than 60 per cent of public primary school teachers in Nigeria lack basic digital literacy skills. Garba made this disclosure in Abuja during the closing ceremony of the first phase of the Nigeria–Korea Smart Education Project, which has introduced […] The post Over 60% Of Public Primary School Teachers In Nigeria Lack Digital Literacy – UBEC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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46 h. ago IHS Nigeria, Osun State partner to transform technical education

IHS Nigeria has partnered with the Osun State Government on Osun Teacher-Shift 2025, a programme aimed at transforming technical and read more IHS Nigeria, Osun State partner to transform technical education

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48 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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51 h. ago Why I dropped out of high school, shunned varsity education – Femi Otedola

Billionaire Femi Otedola has recounted how struggling with academics made him drop out of high school and steer him into the world of business. Speaking in the newly released 286-page memoir, ‘Making It Big’, Otedola, 62, revealed how he started his education at the University of Lagos Staff School in 1968. The energy mogul disclosed […] The post Why I dropped out of high school, shunned varsity education – Femi Otedola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Osun Govt committed to development of technical and vocational education – Adesina

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte Osun State government has reiterated its commitment to the development of technical and vocational education, expressing its readiness to partner with other development agencies to develop it. This is even as the state government promised to embrace proposals aimed at developing technical and vocational education in the state. Special Adviser to the […] The post Osun Govt committed to development of technical and vocational education – Adesina appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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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5 d. ago Failing the future: Nigeria’s human capital crisis starts in classroom

A persistent crisis in foundational education is undermining Nigeria’s ambition to compete in a knowledge-driven global economy. As the country’s read more Failing the future: Nigeria’s human capital crisis starts in classroom

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7 d. ago FG leveraging digital technology to transform basic education — UBEC boss

Tribune Online FG leveraging digital technology to transform basic education — UBEC boss The Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba has said that the commission is leveraging digital technology to transform basic education such that public schools in Nigeria can compete globally. She noted that with the Korean government, the Federal Government through the commission has redefined the landscape of basic education through technology, […] FG leveraging digital technology to transform basic education — UBEC boss Tribune Online

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9 d. ago NIPEDS has uncovered 520 A’ Level fake certificates – Prof Bello

•Says BUK expelled 500 students with fake results The Nigeria Integrated Post Secondary Education Data System (NIPEDS) introduced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has uncovered 520 fake A/L results used for Direct Entry admissions across the country. The Chairman, NIPEDS, Prof. Yahuza Bello, who was a former Vice-Chancellor, Bayero University, Kano, made this […] The post NIPEDS has uncovered 520 A’ Level fake certificates – Prof Bello appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago NIPEDS uncovers 520 A’ Level fake certificates – Prof. Bello

•Says BUK expelled 500 students with fake results The Nigeria Integrated Post Secondary Education Data System (NIPEDS) introduced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has uncovered 520 fake A/L results used for Direct Entry admissions across the country. The Chairman, NIPEDS, Prof. Yahuza Bello, who was a former Vice-Chancellor, Bayero University, Kano, made this […] The post NIPEDS uncovers 520 A’ Level fake certificates – Prof. Bello appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago World Brain Day 2025: BHIN educates traders, tricycle riders, shoppers on brain health in Ibadan

The Brain Health Initiative Nigeria (BHIN) has engaged hundreds of stakeholders on brain health education aimed at promoting awareness and read more World Brain Day 2025: BHIN educates traders, tricycle riders, shoppers on brain health in Ibadan

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1 week ago Don hails Mbah’s support for education, congratulates new UNN VC

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu A renowned academic and former Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development in Enugu State, Prof Victor Nnam, has congratulated Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya on his appointment as the 16th substantive Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), describing the development as victory for merit, competence, and dedication to academic […] The post Don hails Mbah’s support for education, congratulates new UNN VC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Sterling Bank names beneficiaries of ₦2b ‘Beyond Education’ Fund

By Chinelo Obogo Sterling Bank has announced the first recipients of its ₦2 billion ‘Beyond Education’ Scholarship, a nationwide initiative designed to fund university education for 600 exceptional young Nigerians and connect them to future careers in high-impact sectors. The announcement reflects a major step in the Bank’s commitment to long-term, inclusive national development through […] The post Sterling Bank names beneficiaries of ₦2b ‘Beyond Education’ Fund appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Our Children Deserve Classrooms, Not Abandoned Projects — Obi

  The 2023 Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi has raised an alarm over Nigeria’s deteriorating education sector, following data made by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). In a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, Obi described the crisis as one […]

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2 w. ago Heirs Insurance Partners Influencers, Drives Insurance Literacy

Heirs Insurance Group has partnered with influencers in the first cohort of its inaugural Creators Fellowship. The initiative was created to drive insurance education and financial literacy across Nigeria as part of its bold plan to simplify insurance education and boost insurance literacy in the country. The cohort features two outstanding digital storytellers who will […]

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2 w. ago Stakeholders laud Tinubu over UBEC’s boss appointment, praise reforms in primary education

Education and Tech Coalition of Activists and Social Entrepreneurs have applauded President Bola Tinubu for the appointment of the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, over significant reforms that have brought significant solutions to primary education across the country. The coalition, through its co-chairs, Olaonipekun Kazeem, the Executive Director of […] The post Stakeholders laud Tinubu over UBEC’s boss appointment, praise reforms in primary education appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Lagos First Lady commends YABATECH, others on promotion of girl

By Gabriel Dike About 200 young girls, who completed the first and 2nd cohorts of the Girls’ Education Skills Partnership (GESP) were presented with startup toolkits, certificate of the National Skills Qualification (NSQF) and laptops. At the ceremony held at Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), dignitaries that grace the occasion include the First Lady of […] The post Lagos First Lady commends YABATECH, others on promotion of girl-child education appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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