The Federal Government and education providers have been urged by the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC) to adopt mother-tongue learning in non-formal education. The Commission warns that continued reliance on foreign languages is limiting progress in reducing illiteracy. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Kano to mark International Literacy Day,
The United Kingdom has launched £19M in funding to develop climate-resilient health and education facilities in Nigeria. The announcement was made at the joint inauguration of 84 climate-resilient schools and healthcare facilities under the Climate Resilient Infrastructure for Basic Services (CRIBS) initiative, which involved the UK Government, the Federal Ministry of Health, the Governments of
The Federal University of Agriculture, Health, Science and Education (FUAHSE) has directed all students to vacate the hostels as the 2024/2025 academic session ends on Friday, September 12, 2025. According to a notice signed by the Registrar, Barr. (Dr.) Chris Igbokwe, students are to leave the hostels no later than 12 noon on Sunday, September
The management of the Federal University of Education Zaria (FUEZ) has placed a total ban on students giving gifts to lecturers during lectures, examinations, or any academic activity. In a statement, the school said the practice amounts to academic corruption because it can affect fairness and integrity. While the university appreciates students showing gratitude to
The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) has appealed for stronger collaboration with other teaching hospitals, universities, government agencies, and donor organisations to align its services with national and global health priorities. Chairman of the hospital’s Governing Board, Dr. Sampson Parker, made the call in Port Harcourt during the inauguration of the new board. He
The Yobe State Government has unveiled plans to launch the Journalism Community Continuing Education (JCCE) Programme, designed to help working journalists enhance their skills and deliver higher-quality news. Commissioner for Home Affairs, Information and Culture, Abdullahi Bego, announced the initiative during a workshop for members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). He said the
The Osun State Government has launched Imole Wi-Fi, a free internet service created to give students, businesses, and communities better access to the digital world. According to the Commissioner for Information and Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, the project will open more opportunities in education, health, agriculture, and commerce. In the first phase, free Wi-Fi will be
A lecturer at Sokoto State University, Dr. Maria Abdullahi, has urged students to take vocational skills seriously as a way to survive and succeed in today’s tough economy. Speaking to economics students, she reminded them that with Nigeria’s unemployment rate now above 33%, relying only on office jobs is no longer realistic. Dr. Abdullahi explained
The Vice Chancellor of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Prof. Bashir Garba, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s education policies, saying they are already transforming Nigeria’s higher education sector. Speaking at the university’s 50th anniversary and 42nd convocation ceremony, Prof. Garba noted that improved funding frameworks and policy reforms under the current administration are boosting academic quality
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing the next generation of Nigerian leaders through mentorship and character development. Vice Chancellor Prof. Adamu Ahmed pledged the maiden edition of “Lunch With the Vice Chancellor – ABU Future Leaders’ Forum” held as part of activities marking the university’s 63rd anniversary. Prof. Ahmed said
