As the House of Representatives pushes for the suspension of WAEC’s plan to introduce Computer-Based Testing (CBT) by 2026, many education experts warn that slowing down this transition may hurt the students the lawmakers are trying to protect. While concerns about power supply, internet access and computer availability are valid, some educators argue that delaying
When the Federal Government formally cancelled the 2022 National Language Policy and restored English as the universal language of instruction, many Nigerians were not surprised. To them, the mother-tongue policy did not fail in 2024 — it failed long before it even started. Across the country, from Lagos to Maiduguri, teachers, linguists and education experts
Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education Long before today’s arguments about the language of instruction in Nigerian schools, one Nigerian professor had already answered the question in a quiet classroom in Ile-Ife. More than 50 years ago, Professor Babatunde Fafunwa ran an experiment that would later become one of Africa’s strongest pieces of evidence on
Nigeria has taken a significant step into the future of education data with the approval of the full implementation of the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD), a nationwide programme designed to digitise and verify academic records across all post-secondary institutions. The Federal Executive Council’s approval, followed by a formal Declaration of Effectiveness signed by
Nigeria Volleyball Federation Stakeholders at the 27th NUGA in Jos The 27th Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) has served as a rallying point for volleyball stakeholders across the country, as officials of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) converged in Jos to observe the men’s and women’s finals. National Volleyball Federation Technical Director, Surveyor Timothy Samuel,
Prof Olufemi Peters, NOUN VC, bags ICDE 2025 global prize of excellence Prof Olufemi Peters, Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), has been awarded the 2025 Individual Prize of Excellence by the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE). The honour, presented in Wellington, New Zealand, recognises outstanding leadership and impact
Abayomi Adeyeri Inducted into EKSU Alumni Hall of Fame Ekiti State University (EKSU) has inducted Abayomi Adeyeri into its Alumni Hall of Fame, recognising his exceptional leadership, service and contributions to the university and society. The event celebrated his achievements as a business executive, philanthropist and community leader. Adeyeri, from Owo, Ondo State, holds a
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) celebrated Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri on November 5, 2025, with a landmark triple event: the unveiling of a book on his leadership, the institution of a Professorial Chair in Leadership and Good Governance, and a public lecture.The ceremony, held at Tayo Aderinokun Hall, was organised by UNILAG Consultancy Services
Hadi Sirika, former Aviation Minister Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has appointed former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University (UMYU) Governing Council.The four-year appointment, effective from October, was announced by the state government’s press office. Sirika is currently facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Rivers State University (RSU), Port Harcourt, has announced its 37th and 38th Combined Convocation Ceremony for Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the university’s Convocation Arena. The event will celebrate academic excellence by awarding degrees, diplomas, and honorary distinctions across all faculties. Ahead of the ceremony, a two-day Convocation Exhibition will be
