President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 36 individuals to serve on the governing councils of several Federal Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The new appointees assume office with immediate effect and
The Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Professor Idris Bugaje, has expressed deep concern over the continued disparity between Higher National Diploma (HND) and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) qualifications in Nigeria, describing it as a reflection of the country’s underdevelopment. Speaking in Abuja, Professor Bugaje condemned the persistent discrimination against HND
Foreign and local education brands are showing a growing interest in Nigeria’s school supply market, as seen at the recent Stationery, School and Office Supplies Expo (SCOFEX 2025) held in Lagos. The event, held at the Landmark Event Centre in Victoria Island, brought together school owners, teachers, parents, and education suppliers from within and outside
When 16-year-old Tobi James entered the examination hall at 7:45 pm to write his WASSCE English paper in May 2025, he had not eaten since noon. The hall was dark, the fans were not working, and the security guard had gone home. “I was scared, tired and could not even see clearly,” he said, his
If you walk into many Nigerian classrooms Today, you will see students who can name foreign countries and celebrities. However, ask them to discuss Nigerian heroes or significant events in the country’s history, and many will struggle to find something to say. This is the problem that a group called Youth Orientation for Development (YOD)
In a move to reposition technical education in Nigeria, the Federal Government has approved a monthly stipend of ₦45,000 for students enrolled in technical colleges nationwide. The development was disclosed by Professor Idris Bugaje, the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), during a media briefing in Abuja. He described it as
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof Is-haq Oloyede, has overseen the staff promotion exams for the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). In a statement, JAMB spokesman Fabian Benjamin said that Prof. Oloyede thanked TETFund and other agencies for entrusting JAMB to conduct the exams. He also appreciated the Nigerian Maritime
Across the country, Nigeria’s struggling public schools are receiving a surprising lifeline—not from the government, but from former students who are letting nostalgia drive them into action. Once upon a time, schools like Molusi College in Ogun and Ijeshatedo Boys Secondary School (IBSS) in Lagos were symbols of national pride. Today, most unity and public
President Bola Tinubu has announced that education services will now be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) at zero per cent as part of a comprehensive tax reform aimed at easing the financial burden on households and expanding access to essential services. In a statement issued on Thursday to mark the second anniversary of his
In response to Europe’s growing shortage of skilled workers, Nexford University and Constructor University have formed a new partnership to open pathways for Nigerian students to gain international education and career opportunities, particularly in Germany. Starting in the 2025/2026 academic year, Nigerian students can begin their degrees online through Nexford University’s affordable, career-focused programmes. They
