The management of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has dismissed a petition reportedly sent to the Minister of Education, Dr Tahir Mamman, by a former staff member, Mr Saka Odunjo, describing it as baseless and lacking in merit. In a statement released in Oye-Ekiti, the university said Mr Odunjo, who was dismissed in February 2025
The National Mathematical Centre (NMC) has announced plans to partner with the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna), and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) to strengthen teaching, learning, and research in mathematical sciences. The Centre’s Director-General, Professor Promise Mebine, disclosed this during a meeting of the NMC Governing Council, according to a
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has urged academics to move beyond classroom teaching and apply their knowledge to solving real societal problems, describing community service as the most vital part of scholarship. Speaking at the Higher Education Stakeholders Forum held at the Women’s Development Centre in Awka, Soludo said academics must “multitask” by combining teaching,
The Lagos State government has launched the full-scale digitisation of public primary and junior secondary schools, in partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), to transform basic education through technology. The event, held at Queen’s College, Yaba, marked Lagos State’s participation in a nationwide initiative by UBEC to integrate digital learning tools into classrooms
A human resources and change management expert, Yomi Fawehinmi, has said Nigeria’s education system is in crisis because teachers are underpaid, undervalued, and overworked. Speaking in an interview on Saturday, Fawehinmi said that while the country now marks World Teachers’ Day, the deeper problems affecting teachers and the education sector remain unresolved. He said some
Some universities in the Republic of Benin, blacklisted by the Nigerian government, are allegedly partnering with private polytechnics in Nigeria to enable their graduates to participate in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), according to multiple investigative reports. The reports suggest that graduates from these institutions obtain National Diploma (ND) or Higher National Diploma (HND)
The Presidency has rolled out a series of education support initiatives across the South-West region through its Community Engagement Office, benefiting schools in Ondo, Ekiti and Osun states. Under the “BAT-STEM: Inspiring Growth Through Education and Mentorship” and the “South West Initiative for Transformation (SWIFT)” projects, thousands of pupils and teachers have received learning materials,
The Ibiya Development Foundation has announced a ₦1.2 billion investment in community development projects across Nigeria, aimed at improving education, water access, and social welfare. The initiative was unveiled after the foundation’s inaugural Board of Trustees meeting in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital. Secretary of the Foundation, Dr Buchy Asogwa, said the projects include the
The Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) Abuloma Alumni Association has donated 23 laptops and four STEAM-enabled smart classrooms to their alma mater as part of activities marking the school’s 50th anniversary in Port Harcourt. The new facilities are expected to strengthen digital learning and promote Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education in the
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released an updated guide on subject combinations for candidates preparing for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). According to the Council, the review aims to align students’ subject choices with their academic disciplines and promote a more precise distinction among Science, Arts, and Commercial classes.
