The Federal Government has started admitting pioneer students into 34 Federal Technical Colleges across Nigeria. Education Minister Dr Morufu Alausa made this known during the launch of the selection process at the NABTEB headquarters in Benin City. Represented by Dr Muyibat Olodo, he explained that the exercise follows the new Technical and Vocational Education and
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has warned that any university, polytechnic, or college of education misusing its funds may be blacklisted. Speaking at a workshop in Abuja, TETFund’s Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, stated that schools that fail to utilise or manage their funds properly will be removed from the list of beneficiaries. He explained
The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has praised the Kaduna State Government for its outstanding efforts in improving basic education. Speaking at the KADA EduPACT International Summit 2025 in Kaduna, she stated that the state has made significant progress in reducing the number of out-of-school children and increasing access
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has declared the KADA EduPACT International Summit 2025 open. The programme was conceived by the Kaduna State Governor to transform the state’s education system. The summit, held in Kaduna, also focused on building a strong and inclusive education model for the future. The event was chaired by the Minister
The Federal Government has promised to improve the training and motivation of teachers across Nigeria. Education Minister, Dr Tunji Alausa, made this known at the 2025 KADA EduPACT Summit in Kaduna. He said teachers are the heart of any real education reform and must be adequately equipped to do their jobs. The Minister revealed that
Corona Schools Trust Council has announced plans to establish its university. This was revealed during the valedictory service of the 2025 graduating class of Corona Secondary School, Agbara, where 72 students received their diplomas. Chairman of the school’s board, Olaniyi Yusuf, said the university will complete Corona’s educational journey from nursery to higher education. He
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has warned that any teacher who skips work or abandons duty will be punished. He gave the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB) full support to discipline such teachers. The governor made this clear through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs, Mr. Peter Ahemba, during a press
Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has announced a strong partnership with the Federal University of Technology, Babura (FUTB), aimed at promoting technical and vocational education in the state. Speaking during a visit by FUTB officials, Governor Namadi described the university as a key partner in his government’s plan to improve skills-based learning. He said Jigawa
Ecobank Nigeria has introduced new banking services to support individuals in the education sector. These include school owners, teachers, parents, and suppliers. The bank aims to make school work easier, improve financial matters, and support the sector’s growth. The new services were introduced in Lagos. They include loans for schools to cover expenses, convenient online
JAMB has uncovered major issues surrounding Chinedu Okeke, the top scorer in the 2025 UTME. According to the board, Okeke is from Lagos State, not Anambra as widely claimed online. JAMB said this was confirmed through data from the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). It was also revealed that Okeke is already a 400-level medical
