In a bid to rewrite the story of teacher education in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has launched the Dual Mandate Policy. This reform allows all Federal Colleges of Education (FCOEs) to award both the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and Bachelor’s degrees. With the signing of the Federal Colleges of Education Act, 2023, Tinubu said
University of Ilorin’s 50th anniversary celebration At the University of Ilorin’s 50th anniversary celebration, the conversation moved far beyond history and achievement. It shifted into a deeper question—what does it truly mean to decolonise African education today? For many scholars and stakeholders, including renowned Pan-African thinker Prof. Patrick Lumumba, the answer lies in rebuilding the
The recent decision by several northern states to shut down hundreds of schools following a sharp rise in kidnappings may look, at first glance, like a quick fix for a worsening situation. Nevertheless, this approach, according to many experts, is not just shortsighted—it presents long-term dangers that Nigeria simply cannot afford. States like Kwara, Taraba,
Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu (left), NUC Executive Secretary For many Nigerians, this decision feels like fresh air blowing through a system that has long been suffocated by rot, favouritism, and the worship of titles. In a bid to restore dignity to the nation’s battered higher education sector, the National Universities Commission (NUC) has finally put
Daniel Yakmut, Chairman of COMDICT-NTI Across many Nigerian campuses today, the dream of digital learning is exciting — but for thousands of students, it remains a dream they can barely afford. At the 2025 COMDICT-NTI Conference, held in Abuja, this painful truth hung in the air as ICT directors, vice-chancellors, and experts discussed Nigeria’s push
FG unveils digital platform to host virtual classes for primary, secondary schools Nigeria’s education sector is facing one of its most challenging moments. Millions of children across the country are struggling to continue learning because of insecurity, especially in the North, where school kidnappings have become a worrying trend. In a bid to keep students
Mallam Abdulfatah Ahmed, former Kwara State Governor Yesterday, the University of Ilorin’s main auditorium came alive as various stakeholders, including a large number of alumni, gathered for the Institution’s 50th anniversary. Indeed, the anniversary celebration felt like a carnival—tents fluttering, old classmates embracing, lecturers smiling with pride. Nevertheless, beneath the festive atmosphere, a serious conversation
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State Kano State’s recent decision to screen over 4,000 newly trained teachers has reopened a national conversation about who truly qualifies to stand in front of a classroom. At a time when parents are increasingly worried about learning outcomes, and the government struggles with poor results in public schools,
Tinubu administration set up the NELFUND to help students finance their education Barely two years after the Tinubu administration established the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to help students finance their education, the student loan system is already facing its toughest challenge yet.The NELFUND management recently raised the alarm over unprecedented tuition hikes at several
In a lecture hall at a state university in northern Nigeria, students huddle around a single, worn-out projector. The lab, once intended for practical experiments, has outdated equipment that barely functions. Nevertheless, for over two decades, billions of naira meant to upgrade these facilities have sat idle. Dr Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, says the
