President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a plan by the Ministry of Education to disburse billions of naira in dormant Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) funds to state governments. This move, part of a broader reform initiative, addresses the five-year backlog of matching grants to states from 2020 to 2024. The plan, spearheaded by Minister
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has urged the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to arrest and prosecute individuals involved in the alleged diversion of N71.2 billion from the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). In a statement released on Thursday, Adeyanju described the alleged mismanagement of the student loan scheme as a
The Federal Government has officially implemented the Dual Mandate Policy, enabling all Federal Colleges of Education (FCOEs) in Nigeria to award the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and Bachelor’s Degrees in Education. This development follows the enactment of the Federal Colleges of Education Act, 2023, signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The policy
In Nigeria’s evolving educational landscape, students are increasingly navigating the challenging terrain of balancing academic responsibilities with extracurricular engagements. As universities and employers seek well-rounded individuals, the emphasis on holistic development has intensified, prompting students to participate in various activities beyond the classroom. These extracurricular pursuits- ranging from sports and music to debate clubs and
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has launched a $50 million education initiative aimed at improving access to learning for children in Nigeria’s northeastern states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe. This marks the second phase of the Multi-Year Resilience Education Programme, funded by education Cannot Wait, and was officially introduced in Maiduguri. Vanessa Lee, UNICEF’s
Adamu Ahmed has officially taken over as the 13th Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, succeeding Prof. Kabiru Bala, whose tenure ended on May 30, 2025. The handover ceremony held at the ABU Senate Chambers drew notable academics from within and outside the university community. An alumnus of the university, Prof. Adamu Ahmed earned
A fresh controversy has emerged at the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Katsina State, following allegations that Education Minister Dr Olatunji Alausa is attempting to influence the appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor. Sources within the institution claim the minister is pushing for the reinstatement of Professor Rasheed Hamzat, who was previously dismissed for gross misconduct. Professor
A pioneering new facility harnessing cutting-edge E-beam technology to craft the next generation of semiconductor chips has officially opened at the University of Southampton. The launch was marked by Science Minister Lord Patrick Vallance, who hailed the development as a leap forward in the UK’s technological capabilities. The E-beam lithography centre is only the second
Kaduna State Government has signalled its readiness to engage the Kaduna State University chapter of ASUU in talks to end the ongoing lecturers’ strike and bring academic activities back on track. According to information available to reporters, the demands presented by the lecturers are being carefully reviewed. The source stated that the government believes that
UNICEF has launched a new phase of its education initiative, aiming to reintegrate over 500,000 out-of-school children in Nigeria’s conflict-affected northeast. The programme, launched on April 30, 2025, in Maiduguri, Borno State, is part of the Multi-Year Resilience Programme (MYRP) Phase 2, supported by the global fund Education Cannot Wait (ECW). The initiative targets
