Lagos State Cooperative College (LASCOCO) is gearing up for its second convocation, where 153 students will graduate. The ceremony, which begins today, May 12, and runs through Wednesday, May 14, marks another milestone for the institution. At a press briefing held over the weekend at the college’s campus in Agege, Provost Mr Akorede Ojomu reflected
David Olubadewo, a renowned aviation expert and CEO of Starburst Aviation in the UK, has strongly advised Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, against the proposed plan to decentralise the Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) in Zaria. Olubadewo, speaking with journalists in Lagos, praised NCAT for its achievements, especially its status as an International
In educational institutions across Nigeria, schools face a similar troubling scenario: overcrowded classrooms and a shortage of teachers overwhelmed by the demands of their duties. This sad reality remains the same whether in the rural villages in Ondo or the bustling cities; Nigeria simply lacks adequate teachers. However, a bill recently introduced in the House
Fresh tension has erupted at the College of Education, Zing, Taraba State, as staff members accuse the institution’s management of unfair promotion practices and favouritism. The crisis, which has unsettled academic and non-academic staff, revolves around claims that qualified employees have been repeatedly sidelined in favour of less experienced or connected individuals. Several staff members,
New problems have started at the College of Education in Zing, Taraba State, as staff are complaining about unfair promotions. Both teaching and non-teaching staff claim that many workers who deserve promotions were overlooked, while others who are not qualified have been promoted. They believe the process was not fair or transparent. “Even after meeting
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
Nigeria’s education sector stakeholders have called for immediate reforms to address governance, leadership, and sustainability issues in the country’s Federal Colleges of Education (FCEs). This plea followed a two-day workshop on “Governance, Leadership, Improvement, and Sustainability of Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria.” The workshop, which took place in Abuja, was attended by over 120
The Federal Government has upgraded 38 federal and state technical colleges to equip young Nigerians with globally competitive skills. Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa disclosed this on Monday during the 2025 Quarterly Citizens and Stakeholders Engagement on the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI), held in Abuja. According to him, the reforms are geared
The Federal Government has officially begun implementing the Dual Mandate Policy for Federal Colleges of Education (FCOEs), allowing them to award Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and Bachelor’s Degrees in Education. The policy, announced on May 2, 2025, follows the signing of the Federal Colleges of Education Act, 2023, into law by President Bola Ahmed
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
