Education

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate, has commended the 8th Senate, and its President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki for the  recent amendment to the Universal Basic Education Act, which extends the right to free education across Nigeria from nine years to twelve …

Enugu State Government has offered scholarship up to first degree level in any Nigerian University to the best graduating Student of Shalom Academy Nsukka in 2017, Miss Cynthia Chinecherem Ali, who scored A1 in all the nine subjects she sat for in the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exam. The …

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has stated that Senate’s amendment of the Act that establishes the Compulsory Universal Basic Education, will provide all 36 States of Nigeria with needed funds to enhance the quality of education in the country. In a statement by his Special Adviser on …

In response to the growing number of candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions in the country, smart business people are making brisk business. I’m told that some 260+ new “universities” are awaiting the nod of the National Universities Commission (NUC). Agents of foreign universities have been invading secondary schools and …

BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu has assured that there is no plan to close University of Maiduguri, as its closure will mean succumbing to Boko Haram insurgents. The minister disclosed this when he paid paid a condolence visit to the University of Maiduguri over …

The Lagos State Government on Friday expressed excitement over the release of six students of Igbonla-Epe Model College who were abducted on May 25, 2017 in their school premises. In a press statement, the State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde congratulated the parents of the students and …

The Edo State Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki Wednesday unveiled some of the strategies designed by his administration for the revamping of Basic Education system in the state.  Speaking at a one-day Basic Education Stakeholders’ Forum in Benin City, Obaseki explained that the Information and Communication Technology-based plan would adequately prepare …

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has sought the collaboration of His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, in the areas of basic education and protection of the environment. The governor sought the support of the royal father when he led …

From: Madu Ezenoha, Enugu As part of efforts to tackle corruption at the local government level, a non-governmental organization (NGO) Africa Center for Rural Development and Environment, (ACERDEN), at the weekend concluded the training of more than 450 “key influencers” from the 17 local government areas of Enugu state. The …

Miss Alexandra Nwigwe of Vivian Fowler Memorial College Lagos has been announced as the overall winner of the Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition for Secondary School students for the year 2017, having scored 90% in the first round of the competition and 80% in the second round of the competition …

  Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State in his quest to reposition basic education has assured of his administration’s determination to bring glory back to education, adding that the era of malpractice during examinations was over. Obaseki who made this known in Benin City on Saturday was accompanied by other …

  The Commissioner of Education in Bayelsa State, Elder Markson Fefegha has commended Governor Henry Seriake Dickson for the appointing Prof. Christian Daniel Jacobs as Vice Chancellor of University of Africa, Toru-Orua and Dr. Ghalib Fahad as Dean, School of Foundation Studies of the University. According to him, choice of the Vice-Chancellor and Dean …

  Mr. Femi Falana SAN has called on the Oyo and Osun state governments to ensure that the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) is reopened without any further delay. The senior advocate made the call at the memorial symposium held in honour of Professor Funmi Adewunmi at the Osun …

The Senate has vowed to bring to an end the crisis bedeviling the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) that led to the closure of the institution for almost two years. Speaking while receiving a delegation led by the president of LAUTECH Alumni Association, Professor Adewale Sunday, in Abuja, the …

                                    Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said that a society cannot be enlightened unless the people in that society read broadly. He said this understanding informed his administration’s decision to set up the Library Review Committee to revive libraries and ultimately boost the reading culture in the state. …

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State Thursday unveiled the ultra modern permanent site of the Post Primary School Management Board (PPSMB), saying that the new edifice was another demonstration of his administration’s resolve to provide quality education for the people of the state. Similarly, Gov. Ugwuanyi commissioned some equipment recently …

  The committee set up by the Sokoto State Government to verify the actual number of students entitled to scholarships has uncovered 706 fake students and those not qualified for the scheme, thereby saving almost N30 million of tax payer’s money. Making this known while presenting the report to Governor …

Nigeria’s first Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS), will commence operation this month at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, in Osun State. The IAS Fellows will have access to the highest level of professional expertise, mentorship, and resources, essential for success in an increasingly competitive global academic arena. These disclosures …

The American University of Nigeria (AUN) has appointed a new Dean of the School of Business & Entrepreneurship (SBE).   A former Group Executive Director with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Attahir Yusuf, now heads one of AUN’s five schools and host of the University’s prestigious business and …

The 1992 set of the Association of Mass Communication Students of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, has concluded arrangements to hold a mentoring programme for the students of the department on Tuesday. A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the association, Ademola Oni, on Sunday, stated that the mentoring …

Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson has conferred on Africa’s first Nobel Laureate in Literature, Prof. Wole Soyinka a Honorary Education Ambassador for Bayelsa State. The decision is aimed at attracting goodwill and support for the state government’s initiatives in the education sector. The Governor, who presented the Letter conveying …

CHINEDU WOSU, YENAGOA Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on Thursday lauded Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa state for heavily investing in, and transforming, the education sector of the state and encouraging human capacity building. Gowon stated this in Kaiama community in Bayelsa state during the official commissioning …

Governor Kashim Shettima on Wednesday addressed the Senate, the highest academic organ) at the University of Maiduguri ‎with his remarks focusing on measures being taken by the Borno State Government to forestall serial suicide attacks on the eastern portion of the University by Boko Haram insurgents. The Governor was invited by …

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Wednesday, urged all stakeholders in the education sector to remain calm on the new 9-year Basic Education Curriculum to enable the National Assembly look into the various issues involved. Saraki, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Public Affairs, Mohammed Isa, made …

  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has commenced the sale of Direct Entry (DE) application forms for qualified candidates who possess A-level results and wish to gain direct admission to degree programmes in Nigerian tertiary institutions.    The organisation has also commenced the sale of UTME application forms …