A Bauchi-based civil society organisation, the Young Leaders Network, in partnership with the Malala Fund, has organised a Bi-annual Stakeholders’ Forum in support of the girl-child education under the Strengthening Advocacy for Girls’ Education (SAGE) Project. The groups at a forum emphasised that the girl-child education faces challenges, and these challenges can only be collectively
The Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, says the state government has significantly improved access, teacher welfare, and infrastructure in the basic education sector since 2019. Speaking in an interview, Adeniran said the Seyi Makinde-led administration abolished school fees in public primary and secondary schools, leading to
In a bid to shape a better future for boys, the Great Achievers Initiative for Youth and Community Development (GAIYD) has called on government at all levels and development partners to promote educational participation among boys nationwide. Dr. Hillary Akpua, GAIYD founder, said that the group is committed to empowering the boy child through various
Chairman of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Aminu Masari, says the board has received N1.6 trillion for various interventions across tertiary institutions in the country. Masari made the comments while addressing the press on Sunday in Katsina. He said the fund, the highest in recent allocations, was accrued from the three per cent education
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned that it will not approve admissions for the 2024 and 2025 academic sessions in any tertiary institution that fails to submit its matriculation list. This was disclosed by the Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, during a meeting with Admission Desk Officers. He stated a bulletin
The University of Jos has announced that applications are now open for the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF). According to the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, interested staff can submit their applications through the school’s official portal. The virtual launch of the initiative will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 10 a.m. to
The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has kicked against calls for the removal of Dr. Lukman Adegoke Agbabiaka, Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, Bayelsa State. During a press briefing in Ibadan over the weekend, NAPS National President, Festus Ayomide Oyewumi, praised Dr. Agbabiaka’s leadership, stating that the Rector has overseen significant progress at the institution
Chief J.G.O. Adegbite, the pioneer Registrar of Ekiti State University (EKSU), recently marked his 85th birthday with family, friends and colleagues. The event celebrated Adegbite as a “man of wisdom and distinction,” a respected community leader and experienced public servant. He is remembered for his dedication, discipline and integrity in university administration. A statement from
Prof Lateef Sanni, former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has urged graduates to “dream big, even if it is from a small place,” during his convocation speech. Prof Sanni was the convocation speaker for the Class of 2025 at the University of Greenwich, UK, where he was also awarded
Niger Delta University (NDU) is seeking a research partnership with the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) to help address Nigeria’s economic challenges. Vice-Chancellor Professor Allen Agih, who led an NDU delegation to NBRDA headquarters in Abuja, proposed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering joint research, capacity building and the commercialisation of innovations. Marking
