The House of Representatives’ Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies has announced that it will collaborate with examination bodies in the country to enhance educational standards. Rep. Oboku Oforji, the committee chairman, said the committee is “ready to collaborate, work with WAEC, NECO, JAMB, NABTEB and other examination bodies to improve the standard of
Emirs and Chiefs in Adamawa have vowed to ensure that every child in the state has access to quality education, thereby reducing the number of out-of-school children. The leaders disclosed this on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the high-level orientation meeting organised by the Adamawa State Government and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), supported
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has presented additional witnesses in the ongoing trial of Abdulfatah Ahmed, Kwara’s former Governor, and Ademola Banu, his former Commissioner for Finance, in connection with an alleged fraud of ₦5.78 billion belonging to the state’s Universal Basic Education Board (UBEC). The commission alleged that the fund, which was intended
Saint Augustine’s University in Raleigh has lost its accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). This means students can no longer get federal financial aid, and their degrees may not be recognised. For many years, the university has faced a series of challenges, including low student enrollment, substantial debt,
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been praised for granting a provisional license to the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies in Kaduna (CPESK) to operate as a private postgraduate university. Governor Uba Sani praised the President when the Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund, Ahmad Galadima Aminu, paid him a courtesy call on
The widow of late Nollywood actor, Junior Pope Odonwodo, marked her son Jason’s primary school graduation with a heartfelt social media tribute that blended gratitude, grief, and resilience. In a moving video shared on her Instagram page, the proud mother captured moments from her son’s graduation ceremony, using the milestone to reflect on God’s enduring
Boke Technology Co., Ltd. has launched its SDG Hero Project in Lagos, Nigeria, empowering 5,000 students across the state to address all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This innovative Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, powered by Boke’s pioneering “Game+” model, uses an engaging board game to inspire young minds to create solutions for
Dr Tayo Tejuosho, an educationist, has stated the need for a balance between vocational and formal education in the pursuit of national socio-economic development. Tejuosho stated this while speaking with newsmen at the official opening of Shotec Citadel School, located in Orile-Imo, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, Ogun State. He said students would understand vocational
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has called on the United Kingdom to send Kemi Badenoch, UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade, back to Nigeria for “proper education.” Onanuga remarked on his verified X handle, responding to Badenoch’s recent comments in an interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria.
The Federal Government has launched a $552m project aimed at supporting the country’s education sector. The Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) project, co-financed by the World Bank and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), focuses on improving the quality of education, expanding access to quality education, and strengthening education systems across all
