Something new is happening in Nigerian schools. Teachers are now using computers and phones to plan their lessons instead of writing on paper with a pen and ink. These new tools, known as e-lesson plans, are helping teachers teach more effectively and enabling students to learn more efficiently. In the past, many teachers in public
Governor Uba Sani has improved Kaduna State’s educational infrastructure and addressed issues of ethno-religious tension. Yusuf Mamman, a former ambassador to Spain and a former leader of the Alliance Democracy, emphasised the need to continue supporting the leadership in Kaduna, citing the visible accomplishments and potential results achieved within the State. Mamman cited the governor’s
The House of Representatives has passed a second reading of a bill aimed at eliminating the discrimination between holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) and Bachelor’s degrees in Nigeria. The bill, which is a private member bill, was sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Hon. Fuad Laguda, who heads the House Committee on Federal Polytechnics
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved provisional licenses for 11 new private universities across Nigeria, marking a significant expansion in the nation’s higher education sector. The approvals were granted during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Monday, 3 March 2025, at the State House in Abuja. The newly licensed institutions are: 1. New
The World Bank has urged governments and education leaders to rethink their approach to using digital and AI tools in schools. This call comes as many poor and vulnerable students around the world are being left behind in the digital age. In a new report titled “Digital Pathways for Education: Enabling Greater Impact for All,”
In recent times, disturbing clips have surfaced showing students writing their final secondary school exams—at night, under flashlights. While some were shocked, others shrugged. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) later explained that the situation was caused by leaked questions, necessitating a late-night reschedule. However, beneath that explanation lies a bigger issue, one we have
For many years, industrial strikes have plagued Nigeria’s public universities and polytechnics, disrupting academic calendars and causing students to remain in school longer than necessary. These strikes, often caused by poor funding, bad working conditions, and policy disagreements, have cost the education system dearly. Nevertheless, while many look only to the government for solutions, a
Investing in science research is crucial for Nigeria’s economic growth, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has said. Nnaji made this known during a visit from the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria, Her Excellency Samuela Isopi. He stated that Nigeria is ready to make the country a favourable place for
The Ebonyi State government has praised its ranking as third in the 2024 National Examination Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), attributing the achievement to Governor Francis Nwifuru’s strong education policies. A Statisense analysis of NECO’s official results revealed that Ebonyi recorded an 80.55% pass rate, with 10,782 of 13,386 candidates earning five credits
The proprietor of Beautiful Beginning Academy, Dr Rosemary Nasa-Okolie, has stated that teaching students practical skills is the most effective way to address Nigeria’s growing unemployment problem. She stated this during the school’s weekly skills acquisition programme held recently in Abuja. Dr Nasa-Okolie praised the Federal Government for paying more attention to Technical and Vocational
