The Zamfara State Government has retired three senior officials of the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology for unlawfully removing 36 duly recruited teachers and replacing them with their preferred candidates for personal gain. Those affected are Sani Muhammad Jangeru, Director of Finance and Accounts; Usman Abubakar Maradun, Director of Administration; and Garba S. Yamma,
There is a growing trend of tribalism and reductionism in our national institutions, which must set the alarm bells ringing. The evidence is perverse and notorious, permeating all aspects of our national life. This represents an apparent deviation from the glorious past of the colonial era, which culminated in the 1970s when deliberate and concerted
Once known for strike-ridden calendars and ownership tussles between two Southwest states, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, is writing a new story, one filled with hope, growth, and fresh ambition. Since November 2020, when the joint ownership of the university was officially resolved, and Oyo State became the sole owner, LAUTECH has been
In most parts of Northern Nigeria, school gates no longer swing open with the joy and excitement of learning. Instead, many now creak with fear. In places like Kano State, insecurity has become the most significant threat to education, depriving children of their right to learn and grow. Over the years, schools in the North
At the College of Health Technology, Calabar, students are no longer only worried about passing their examinations. They are now fighting a silent war against lecturers allegedly demanding thousands of naira to “sort” courses or face failure. Despite a recent order from the Cross River State Government to stop all illegal charges in state-owned health
A total of 500 students from polytechnics across South-West Nigeria have commenced a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion training programme in Lagos. The initiative, organised by the Mojisola Olayinka Fatungase Oedema (MOFE) Foundation in collaboration with the South-West Zone of the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), is themed “The Future of CNG in Nigeria:
The Eselu of Iselu Kingdom, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has described President Bola Tinubu’s approval of the conversion of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, to the Federal University of Technology, Ilaro (FUTI), as a demonstration of his commitment to advancing education and human capital development in Nigeria. Oba Akinyemi stated that the upgrade would significantly
Lagos is preparing to introduce Nigeria’s first-ever set of artificial intelligence (AI) guidelines in the coming weeks. This was announced by Olatubosun Alake, the Lagos State Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Technology, during the launch of a new tech company, Dyna.Ai. Alake clarified that the new guidelines are not enforceable laws but serve as a
Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), formerly known as Bauchi State University, is changing the way students are prepared for life after school. The university has established a Career Services Centre and an Entrepreneurship Development Centre on its campuses to help students acquire valuable skills, plan their careers, and become job creators rather than job seekers. At
Professor Folasade Ogunsola, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has called for substantial investment in teacher training as a critical step toward revamping Nigeria’s education sector. She appealed over the weekend while receiving members of the Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSA) at her office in Akoka. The delegation, led by Mr Uche Orazulike
