The Ogun State Government has confirmed that Tai Solarin University of Education in Ijagun has not been renamed. This clarification comes after rumours claimed the school’s name was changed to honour the late Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland. Speaking on the issue, Mr. Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on
The Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has commenced a four-day training workshop to assist teachers in utilising digital tools for effective teaching. The programme, taking place at Government College, Makurdi, is titled “STRIDE and SPRINT” and is focused on helping teachers become more confident
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode Adebowale, has urged the use of mathematical modelling to tackle key challenges in Africa. He spoke during the opening of a five-day international conference and advanced workshop on modelling and simulation of complex systems, held at the university’s Postgraduate College. Adebowale noted that issues like
The Federal Government, through the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), says it is committed to reducing the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria. Speaking at a staff retreat in Kano, UBEC Executive Secretary, Dr Aisha Garba, said the goal is to ensure 100% access to basic education and improve its quality nationwide. Garba highlighted achievements,
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has met with the management of Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA) and leaders of the Akungba community in Ondo State to address rising insecurity and promote peace. At the meeting, NANS Ondo Chairman Adekanye Mayomi stated that the goal was to enhance student safety and foster better relationships with
Grooming Centre Nigeria, a microfinance institution, states that its university research grants are designed to help alleviate poverty in the country. The Centre explained that the grants are awarded to students in public and private tertiary institutions, with a focus on projects that offer real solutions to social and economic problems. Speaking at a press
The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has called for urgent steps to resolve the crisis affecting Dentistry students at the University of Calabar (UNICAL). Following a fact-finding mission, NAUS reported that the crisis, caused by poor administration and a lack of equipment, has stalled the progress of hundreds of students. NAUS Deputy President, Comrade
The Federal Government has released the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) results for admission into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) in Nigeria’s 80 Federal Unity Colleges. The results for the Federal Government Academy (FGA) in Suleja were also announced. At a press conference in Abuja, Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, stated
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has trained 50 young people and women in Bauchi State on how to raise broiler chickens for business. The training was held at the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, under its Centre of Excellence for Integrated Farming Systems. Dr Abdullahi Muhammad, the Centre’s director, said the 5-day training will help participants
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has approved the reconstitution of the Governing Council of Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Gadau. This follows the report submitted by a Visitation Panel that reviewed the university’s operations. The governor appointed Professor Gambo Laraba Abdullahi, a respected scholar and education expert, as the new Chairperson of the Governing Council.
