The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, says the agency may extend its student loan scheme to private institutions within the next three years. During a sensitisation campaign with heads of institutions and stakeholders in Enugu on Thursday, Sawyerr said: “We have only been going for one year. We
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), FCT Chapter, has urged striking Area Council workers to return to work as talks continue to address their demands. Dr John Gabaya, Secretary of FCT ALGON and Bwari Area Council Chairman, said at a press briefing in Abuja that all Area Council Chairmen have started paying the
Student union leaders on Thursday protested at the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja, demanding the immediate removal of the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof. Abayomi Fasina. The protesters, led jointly by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the National Association of University Students (NAUS), urged the Minister of Education,
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Rivers State has launched a school sensitisation programme aimed at teaching young people important civic values and social responsibilities. This outreach took place on May 14 and May 19 in schools located in Ahoada East and Omuma Local Government Areas. During the visits, the NOA team focused on key
The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has initiated a programme to translate science, technology, and mathematics (STEM) terms into nine major Nigerian languages: Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, Edo, Efik, Fulfulde, Izon, Kanuri, and Tiv. This effort, led by NERDC’s Language Development Centre, aims to make science education more accessible to children by teaching them
As schools across Nigeria resume for a new term, many teachers face the familiar wave of stress that accompanies the start of a new school year. From lesson planning to managing student behaviour and administrative duties, the pressure can be overwhelming. Experts and educators suggest practical strategies to help teachers navigate this challenging period. One
The Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, has met with the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, to advance the Renewed Hope Solarisation Project, which aims to power schools across the country with renewable energy. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Education headquarters, focused on providing reliable solar energy
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, received honorary Doctor of Science degrees in Social and Economic Development at the Nigerian Maritime University (NMU) in Okerenkoko on Saturday. The award was part of the university’s 2nd Combined Convocation ceremony, where Senator James Manager and Engr. Ebipador Ogionwo were also honoured with
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, Prof. Ishaya Tanko, has emphasised the need to address the challenges hindering the rise of AI-driven analytics and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigeria, particularly in tertiary education. He identified key issues, including infrastructure deficits, funding constraints, low digital literacy, policy inconsistency, and a skills gap,
The First Ladies of Africa Impact & Resilience (FLAIR) Summit will kick off on June 16, 2025, in London, aiming to empower African women and youth through education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and leadership initiatives. The three-day event is being organised in partnership with the London Stock Exchange, the Financial Times, and key players from both the
