Today, May 27, marks Children’s Day in Nigeria, a special day dedicated to celebrating children in Nigerian primary and secondary schools. Schools give pupils a day off to join events such as parades and excursions, recognising the critical role children play in the nation. More importantly, this day is an opportunity to reflect on the
An expert in industrial and computational mathematics, Mrs Ifeyinwa Madu, has raised the alarm over the declining performance of students in mathematics and its negative impact on career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Mrs Madu, a Chief Lecturer at Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, currently researching in the USA, highlighted that poor results
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced that the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) will allocate ₦1 billion to tertiary institutions to support mechanised farming, livestock production, and the adoption of advanced agricultural technologies. Dr Alausa disclosed this in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday night, noting that strategic plans are
The Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Mr Somtochukwu Udeze, has urged governments at all levels to increase investment in education, citing its far-reaching benefits for national development. Mr Udeze made the call in a message to mark this year’s Children’s Day celebration in Awka. He also appealed to stakeholders in the education
The International Centre for Tax Research and Development (ICTRD) has named Godwin Oyedokun as its first-ever Executive Secretary. The centre, a non-profit organisation focused on promoting effective taxation in Nigeria and beyond, believes that Oyedokun’s vast experience in both local and international tax systems will play a crucial role in helping the government use taxation
The recent recruitment of teachers for primary and secondary schools in Ondo State has come under scrutiny amid serious allegations of corruption. The Ondo State Public Complaints, Financial Crimes, and Anti-Corruption Commission (SPFACC) has launched an investigation into claims that officials from the Ondo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) and the State Universal Basic Education
A socio-cultural group called Concerned Parents and Educators Initiative (CPE) has urged the Federal Government to find lasting solutions to ongoing issues with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Speaking at a webinar attended by education experts, tech innovators, and parents, the group discussed the public outcry over the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
A Nigerian civil society group, the Coalition for Nigeria’s Sustainable Growth (CNSG), has publicly defended the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, following the recent controversy over errors in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scores. The group commended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for openly admitting to technical mistakes in the
The Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH) in Igbesa has expressed support for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, following the technical problems that affected the recent JAMB examination. In a letter signed by OGITECH’s Rector, Dr Abiodun Oluseye, the institute commended Oloyede for accepting responsibility for the examination glitches,
The Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF) recently conducted the 2025 promotion examination for junior officers at salary grade level 05 and below. These examinations, organised in collaboration with the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) and other agencies like the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, the
