Governor Babagana Zulum is changing the story of education in Borno State. In places affected by crisis, his government is rebuilding old, damaged schools and giving them new life. Thanks to these efforts, more children now have access to good classrooms, quality learning materials, and a safe environment in which to learn. At Dala Lawanti
Education experts have urged the government to allow children to learn in their mother tongue and other local languages. They said this will help improve learning and reduce the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, which is over 20 million. At a roundtable in Abuja to mark International Literacy Day, speakers emphasised the need for
The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has stated that utilising dialogue and mediation to resolve conflicts in schools can lead to genuine change in Nigeria’s education system. The Executive Secretary of the NCCE, Prof. Chijioke Okwelle, said this during a conference hosted by the Federal University of Education, Kontagora, in Abuja. Okwelle noted
The Federal Government has put aside N50 billion in the 2025 budget to support secondary school education. Out of this amount, N40 billion will be allocated for vocational and technical training to help students acquire practical skills. The remaining N10 billion will be allocated to enhance online learning in schools across the nation. This is
Recently, news emanating from many Nigerian schools indicates that students no longer rely on paper notes to cheat in examinations. Perpetrators of examination malpractice have gone digital, using smart devices such as AI apps, UV pens, smartwatches, and Bluetooth earpieces to evade scrutiny from examination invigilators. A graduate from UNN said he used his Apple
Olivet Baptist High School Old Students have won the first-ever Oyo Secondary Schools Old Students Football Championship. The final match took place at Durbar Stadium in Oyo, where they defeated their long-time rivals, the Old Students of Ladigbolu Grammar School. The match ended 1-1 in regular time, with Olivet equalising through Abass Hazmat. They later
The Faculty of Environmental Sciences at the University of Ilorin says it is ready to take an active part in the university’s 50th anniversary celebration. The Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Ganiyu Amuda-Yusuf, said this during an interview on June 23, 2025. He noted that, despite being the youngest faculty in the university, it is
Students of Redeemer’s University have demonstrated that they are not only academically proficient in the classroom but also successful in the business world. The 200-level students participated in the 2025 Entrepreneurial Exhibition, held on Tuesday, June 17, as part of their ENT 212 practical course. The event aimed to prepare them for real-life business and
The Vice-Chancellor of Achievers University, Owo, Prof. Omolola Irinoye, has called on the entire community to collaborate in improving security in Owo and its surroundings. She made this appeal during the first Owo Community Security Summit, held at the university on Monday, May 26, 2025. The summit, themed “Securing Owo and Its Environs”, brought together
The new Counsellor of Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Rt. Rev. Dr Joseph Olusola has urged students and staff to be good examples and positive change agents wherever they go. Speaking during the weekly Community Service at Crowther Hall on June 25, 2025, Bishop Olusola, who is also the Bishop of Ijesa North East Diocese, encouraged
