The Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, has stated that the newly launched Digital Teaching Hub will benefit both teachers and students by enhancing public Education through technology. The hub, located at the Education Resource Centre in Ojodu, was developed in partnership with the tech firm WALURE and is managed
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has said that the World Bank-funded Africa Centres of Excellence (ACE) Impact Project has brought significant changes to Nigeria’s higher education and research system. The NUC Executive Secretary, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja during a pre-closure retreat for the project. He stated that the
The Osun State government has responded to recent reports about the poor condition of Wole Soyinka Government High School in Ejigbo, calling the claims misleading and unfair. A recent report by P.M. News Nigeria showed pictures of damaged buildings at the school, suggesting neglect by the current administration. However, the state government claimed that the
Rome Business School Nigeria has announced plans to work with the Lagos State Government to offer scholarships worth over N500 million to 200 to 250 residents. The scholarships will be for postgraduate and executive education, and the programme is expected to start in October 2025. The institution disclosed this fact recently when its Founder and
Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, and John Owan Enoh, Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, are among the top dignitaries expected at the 24th Nigeria International Book Fair, set to open on May 7, 2025, in Lagos, according to a statement by the organisers. The annual fair event, an initiative of the Nigerian
An education expert and Chief Executive Officer of eTutors Nigeria Limited, Mr Adeniyi Ajayi, has stated that utilising online technology is a viable solution to many problems facing the education sector in Nigeria. Ajayi, in a statement made in Ibadan, Oyo State, said that online learning can help address issues such as overcrowded classrooms, high
The Federal Government has been urged to reintroduce music education in schools to help discover and nurture young talents. This call was made by the Director of Music, Nigerian Air Force, Wing Commander Ayodeji Ayanbode, during the 5th Abuja National Music Competition. Ayanbode, who served as a judge at the event, said the promotion of
The National Association of Polytechnic Students has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to introduce an insurance scheme for students in polytechnics across the nation. In a statement on Monday, NAPS President Eshiofune Oghayan also called for increased mental health awareness campaigns and enhanced security on campuses. “The association proposed several initiatives, including a Student Insurance
Kwara State University (KWASU) has appointed Professor Sulaiman Sheu Adua as the new Dean of Student Affairs. His appointment will last for two years. The appointment was confirmed in a letter from the Registrar, Dr Kikelomo W. Sallee, and signed by the Deputy Registrar from the Human Resource Division, Mrs. Josephine Agbana. Professor Adua teaches
In what many are calling a game-changing move, the Delta State Government has earmarked a whopping N23.3 billion — half of its N46.7 billion education budget — for tertiary Education alone in 2025. This decision, according to education experts, is not only bold but also unprecedented in the country. Speaking to journalists in Asaba, the
