Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has announced that Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic has regained accreditation for 33 courses, including digital certification, after years of setbacks. Speaking during his monthly media chat on Thursday, Otti praised the Rector, Christopher Kalu Okoro, for leading reforms that restored the institution’s credibility. He said the progress reflected “hard work and
The Federal Government states that it is committed to overhauling Nigeria’s education system to restore the dignity of teaching and equip young people with the skills necessary for the 21st century. Education Minister Moruf Alausa made the remarks at a colloquium marking the 80th birthday of the former Minister, Prof. Tunde Adeniran, at the University
The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed that female students in public schools are permitted to wear the hijab as part of their official uniform. The clarification follows complaints from parents and reports that some schools had denied entry to students wearing the religious head covering. Dr Nurain Adeniran, Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has partnered with Master Agent Show, a non-governmental organisation, to mobilise over 50,000 junior secondary school students in a new anti-corruption campaign. The initiative, known as the Basic Education Anti-Corruption Debate (BEAD), was launched in Abuja. It will engage students in over 5,000 schools nationwide
Nigerian schools have been encouraged to participate in a new international competition that rewards innovation in education. The Global Schools Prize, launched by the Varkey Foundation in partnership with UNESCO, will distribute $1 million across 10 categories, with one overall winner receiving $500,000. Organisers say the award aims to spotlight schools as centres of innovation
Dignitaries, colleagues, family and students gathered at the Government Girls Senior College Complex, Iyana Ipaja, Lagos, to celebrate the retirement of Alhaja Motunrayo Risqat Mumuni, Principal of Orile Agege Community Junior High School. Alhaja Mumuni retired on September 24 after 35 years in the Lagos State teaching service. The ceremony, themed “35 Years of Meritorious
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has hailed the achievement of Benedict Ater, a graduate of Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, who won 18 awards at the Nigerian Law School’s recent call to bar ceremony in Abuja. Ater received the Council of Legal Education (CLE) Star Prize, the Overall Best Student Award, and the Most Promising
Rivers State University (RSU) has dismissed a social media report claiming that the institution will resume the 2025/2026 academic session on Monday, October 6. In a statement issued on Thursday, September 25, and signed by the Registrar, Mrs Ibimonia B. S. Harry, the university described the report as false and misleading. RSU said it had
Prof. Sir Bashiru Aremu, Chairman of Africa Information Technology Consultancy, has commended Kings and Queens University College, Ghana, for hosting an international conference on Public Health Science Information in the era of ICT. Speaking in a telephone interview on Friday, Aremu said the conference created a vital platform for scholars, guest lecturers, and participants to
The Executive Chairman of the Katsina State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr Kabir Gafiya, has stated that the state is deploying 20,000 digital tablets as part of its efforts to combat learning poverty and modernise education delivery. In an interview with PUNCH, Gafiya explained that insecurity has disrupted schooling in many communities across the
