The Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN) has inducted Professor Habibat Adubiaro, Secretary to the Ekiti State Government, as a Fellow in recognition of her contributions to chemical sciences and public service. Professor Adubiaro, an academic turned government official, was honoured at a ceremony marking her years of research, teaching and mentorship in the field of
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has given permanent and pensionable appointments to 4,315 former Better Service Delivery for All (BESDA) teachers, describing the move as a milestone in his education reforms. At a ceremony in Kano, the governor also announced plans to hire 2,616 additional teachers through the State Universal Basic Education Board
The Kwara State Government has launched a comprehensive school census to generate reliable data for policy formulation and education sector reforms. The initiative was announced on Tuesday in Ilorin during a stakeholders’ meeting with Education Management Information System (EMIS) officials from all 16 local government areas. Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, will reopen for the 2024/2025 academic session on Saturday, October 11, following approval of its academic calendar by the Senate. According to the schedule, new students will arrive on campus in phases. Those in the Faculties of Administration, Arts, Environmental Design and Management, Education, Law and Social Sciences are expected
A place at a federal university in Nigeria was once seen as the golden ticket for children from struggling families. Affordable, reliable, and backed by government subsidy, it was the dream alternative to costly private campuses. But at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), that dream has soured. A new directive ordering all newly admitted students
Nigeria has highlighted the legacy of the Sokoto Caliphate in shaping Islamic civilisation at a global conference in South Africa. The Sokoto State Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor Isa Maishanu, represented both the state and Nigeria at the 4th International Conference on Islamic Civilisation in Southern Africa, held in Cape Town from September 12 to
The Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) has dismissed speculation of a mid-semester break for the current academic session. In a statement issued on Friday, the Directorate of Academic Planning and Monitoring stated that no such decision had been made, and academic activities would continue as scheduled. The memo, signed by Professor Daud Mustafa, the Director, was
The Osun State Government has banned elaborate graduation ceremonies for nursery and kindergarten pupils in both public and private schools. The Ministry of Education announced the policy on Thursday, saying it was aimed at curbing what it described as an unnecessary financial burden on parents and the growing commercialisation of early childhood education. In a
Prof. Sir Bashiru Aremu, UNESCO Laureate and Vice Chancellor of Crown University International, USA, has applauded the success of the International Conference on Data Science hosted by the African School of Economics. The global virtual event brought together scholars and experts from across the world to discuss the role of data science in today’s ICT-driven
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Alumni Association has praised the Federal Government for recent reforms in the education sector. Speaking at a press briefing ahead of the association’s 55th anniversary and award night, President Ifeoluwa Oyedele commended the creation of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which he said allows students to continue their studies
