Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing two key bills into law, which led to the establishment of a Federal College of Education (Special) in Dukku and a Federal Orthopaedic Hospital in Billiri, both in Gombe State. The governor described the President’s approval as a sign of true leadership that
The Federal Government has approved the establishment of two major institutions in Gombe State—a Federal Orthopaedic Hospital in Billiri and a Federal College of Education (Special) in Dukku. This was announced in a statement by the Director-General of Press Affairs to the Governor, Ismaila Misilli. He said the development followed the signing of two crucial
The Akwa Ibom State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all illegal and unregistered schools operating across the state’s 31 local government areas. The Commissioner for Education, Professor Ubong Essien Umoh, issued the directive as part of efforts to clean up the basic education system. He expressed concern over the rising number of illegal
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has renamed The Polytechnic, Ibadan, in honour of the late former governor, Dr Omololu Olunloyo. The announcement was made during an interdenominational commendation service held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan on Thursday, as part of the funeral rites for the elder statesman. Makinde declared that the institution
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has urged the Federal Government to simplify and expedite the financial processes for Unity Schools by allowing the Ministry and its agencies to handle smaller payments. He also suggested that funds be released quarterly to help schools plan more effectively and avoid disruptions. Dr Alausa made this call
A group of Nigerian researchers, supported by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), has unveiled new inventions poised for market release in sectors such as clean energy, agriculture, water sanitation, and infrastructure. The products were showcased during the Demo Day and Closing Ceremony of the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) held in Abuja. The event
The House of Representatives Committee on Alternative Education held a public hearing on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the National Assembly in Abuja. The objective of the public hearing was to discuss how the country can enhance learning beyond the traditional classroom system. The meeting was led by Committee Chairman Hon. Ibrahim Almustapha, with other
Kaduna Polytechnic’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) concluded its 2025 Sports Week with a lively and colourful event, culminating in a final football match that saw the institution defeat the Water Resources Institute 2-0. Speaking at the closing ceremony, ASUP Chairman, Comrade Abubakar Jibrin Abdullahi, said the sports week was organised
An alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Professor Paul Olomolaiye, has been appointed Pro-Chancellor of the University of the West of England (UWE) in Bristol, United Kingdom. The appointment, which also came with an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree, was celebrated in a grand ceremony at Bristol Cathedral. Professor Olomolaiye, who studied at the University
The President of the Lagos Recyclers Association, Dr Bakare Oluwafemi, has urged the Lagos State Government and other decision-makers to educate the public more about the harm plastic waste is causing to the environment. He spoke during an online meeting titled “Unequivocal with Obuesi Phillips”, which focused on plastic waste problems in Nigeria. Obuesi Phillips,
