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By Ejire Folakunmi The First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has said books remain indispensable in schools despite rapid technological advancement. She stated this during a meeting with the US Special Envoy for Best Future Generations, Charles Harder, on the sidelines of the Fostering the Future Together Global Summit organised by the First Lady ...
By Bode Akinbode, Ibadan The Oyo State Government has begun the 2025 promotion exercise for about 3,000 secondary school teachers across the state, officials said on Friday. The Chairperson of the Oyo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Olubukola Oladipo, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the exercise while monitoring the process. She urged teachers to ...
By Ismail Azeez Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reiterated his commitment to supporting initiatives that will strengthen tertiary institutions across the state. The governor disclosed this during his address as Visitor at the combined 8th convocation ceremony of Osun State Polytechnic, held on Thursday at the school pavilion in Iree, Boripe Local Government Area ...
By Ismail Azeez The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed more than N2.1 billion in institutional loans to 7,382 students of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) and Kashim Ibrahim University (KIU) for the 2025/2026 academic session, in a move aimed at easing financial barriers to higher education. The agency said a total of N2,109,980,200 had ...
By Muyideen Aliyu, Ilorin The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has granted full preclinical accreditation to Kwara State University (KWASU), marking a significant milestone in the institution’s bid to establish a fully recognised medical programme. The approval, which followed a rigorous assessment of facilities, staffing and curriculum, allows the university’s Bachelor of Medicine and ...
The Federal Government has shortlisted 65 student innovators from 30,639 applicants for the final stage of the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG). This is contained in a statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, and made available to News reporters. Boriowo said that the applicants were drawn from ...
By Bode Akinbode, Ibadan The University of Ibadan (UI) is set to host a high-level diplomatic discourse on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the UI Senior Staff Club, focusing on the complex challenges confronting Nigeria's security architecture. The event, titled “Security in Nigeria: Where We Are Coming From, Where We Are, Where We Want to ...
By Ismail Azeez The Rector of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Comrade Kehinde Alabi, has stated that polytechnic education was established for developmental purposes, particularly to train individuals with the practical skills necessary to drive industrial growth. Speaking at a press conference to kick-start activities for the 8th Combined Convocation Ceremony of Osun State Polytechnic, Comrade ...
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has achieved significant milestones in its student loan disbursement scheme, revealing that 1,164,222 students have benefited from the program since the portal’s launch on May 24, 2024. According to the Daily Status Report generated on March 23, 2026, the fund has successfully disbursed a total of ₦206,289,101,199.25. The comprehensive ...
The Osun State Government has expanded its ongoing 2026 teachers' recruitment exercise, announcing the employment of an additional 241 teachers to supplement the first batch of hires. This recent approval by Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke brings the total number of newly recruited educators to 1,241, surpassing the initial target of 1,000. According to a ...
In April 1978, Nigeria experienced one of the most significant waves of student unrest in its post-independence history. The protests, popularly remembered by the slogan “Ali Must Go”, were triggered by a federal government decision to increase university feeding charges under the military administration of General Olusegun Obasanjo. At the centre of the controversy was Ahmadu ...
In a landmark move for the nation’s tertiary education sector, the Federal Government has finalized a Transnational Education (TNE) partnership with Coventry University to establish a physical campus in Nigeria. The initiative, announced by the Federal Ministry of Education on Wednesday, aims to bridge the gap between local accessibility and international academic standards. The new ...
By Muyideen Aliyu, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has flagged off the distribution of over 6,000 school items, including instructional materials, furniture, and sports equipment, as part of the Renewed Hope agenda for schools across the state. The multi-million naira distribution includes English and Mathematics textbooks, exercise books, plastic chairs and tables for primary ...
By Ismail Azeez The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D has staged a peaceful protest on Wednesday to decry the persistent epileptic power supply affecting the region and the country at large. The demonstrators marched through major areas of Osogbo, including the November 24 Bridge, Ogo-Oluwa, Aregbe, Olaiya, and MDS, before concluding ...
The Yobe Teachers’ Service Board (TSB) has promoted 1,700 teachers across cadres to reward diligence and improve service delivery in the state’s education sector. The Executive Chairman of the board, Alhaji Yakubu Dokshi, announced the promotions after a management meeting on Tuesday in Damaturu. Dokshi said the exercise recognised dedication and excellence among teachers, adding ...
Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria has successfully secured accreditation for approximately seventy programmes. During a facility tour conducted for journalists in Zaria, the Rector of the institution, Engr. Muhammad Kabir Abdullah, revealed that this feat, facilitated by the sustained support of the Kaduna State Government, includes approval from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and the ...
By Ismail Azeez Former students of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), Ondo State, have raised an alarm over the prolonged withholding of their academic certificates, claiming the delay has paralyzed their career prospects and academic progression years after graduation. The affected alumni, who completed their studies between 2014 and 2021, reported that repeated attempts to ...
In a decisive move to streamline governance and accelerate sector-wide reforms, Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the merger of the Ministry of Higher Education with the Ministry of Education. The restructuring, announced on Sunday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, aims to eliminate the duplication of responsibilities and reduce ...
The University of Ilorin and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) have set up a joint strategic committee to establish a research centre and promote cooperation between the two institutions. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Corporate Affairs of the University, Mr Kunle Akogun, on Saturday, in Ilorin. Akogun disclosed ...
The Federal Government has officially inaugurated the leadership teams for several newly established federal tertiary institutions, marking a strategic pivot toward specialized education aimed at solving Nigeria’s most pressing economic and social challenges. During a ceremony held on Thursday at the Federal Ministry of Education, the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, swore ...
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to reforms in the education sector, describing education as “the foundation for sustainable development”. Otti said this on Wednesday, when the East Regional Working Committee of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), led by its Chairman, Mr Nweke Odo, visited him in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa ...
By Muyideen Aliyu The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has underscored the indispensable role of the media in advancing the university’s institutional reputation and long-term development. Speaking on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, during the university’s annual Iftar hosted at his official residence, Prof. Egbewole described the press as a ...
The Federal Government has presented 72 academic textbooks and 10 titles of academic textbooks authored by Nigerian scholars to strengthen teaching and learning in tertiary institutions. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during the public presentation in Abuja on Wednesday. Alausa said the textbooks were developed under the Higher Education Book Development ...
