Babcock University, located in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, has dismissed allegations of negligence in the case of Oladipupo Siwajuola, a student recently reported missing by his mother, Fijabi Oyindamola Omotayo. The University clarified that Siwajuola left the school without following proper protocols or obtaining the necessary clearance from the institution. In a statement released by Joshua
On Friday, May 2, 2025, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) received a significant technological boost as Koonage Infotec, a Nigerian IT firm, donated a server to the institution. The donation, made through UNILAG’s Central Industrial Liaison and Placement Unit (CILPU), aims to support the development of a digital platform for managing student internships. The server
The Federal Government has upgraded 38 technical colleges across Nigeria as part of a significant education reform aimed at equipping five million youths with practical skills over the next four years. This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Monday, May 5, 2025, during the Quarterly Citizens and Stakeholders Engagement on
Despite Kano State’s significant educational investment, pupils at Government Secondary School (GSS) Kumbotso continue to learn in severely deteriorated classrooms. This situation has persisted for nearly a year, following Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s declaration of a state of emergency in the education sector. In 2025, Kano State allocated ₦168.35 billion to education, representing 31% of
Osun State has made a significant leap in national education rankings, moving from 33rd in 2022 to 7th in the 2024 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE), according to the National Examinations Council (NECO). This improvement reflects the state’s commitment to enhancing educational standards and fulfilling electoral promises. Governor Ademola Adeleke, who pledged during his
The Federal Government has unveiled a plan to train five million Nigerian youths in globally relevant skills over the next four years, aiming to reduce unemployment and prepare the workforce for both local and international opportunities. Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa announced this initiative during the 2025 Quarterly Citizens and Stakeholders Engagement on the
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Teachers Continuous Training Institute (TCTI), Biase, Cross River State, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide digital skills training for Nigerian youths. The agreement was formalised during a recent visit by TCTI’s Director General, Professor Taoheed Adedoja, to EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede at the
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a draft bill to create the National Cocoa Management Board, a significant step towards reviving Nigeria’s cocoa industry. The approval was granted on Monday, May 6, 2025, during the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, and chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, revealing that more than 75% of candidates scored below 200 out of 400. This alarming statistic has intensified concerns about the effectiveness of Nigeria’s current educational curriculum in preparing students for tertiary education. In response to the dismal
The European Union (EU), UNICEF, and the Sokoto State Government have launched a comprehensive initiative aimed at improving healthcare and education for women, children, and adolescents in the state. This collaboration includes the Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health (SARAH) programme, which focuses on enhancing reproductive and adolescent health services for women. The Education
