Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education Long before today’s arguments about the language of instruction in Nigerian schools, one Nigerian professor had already answered the question in a quiet classroom in Ile-Ife. More than 50 years ago, Professor Babatunde Fafunwa ran an experiment that would later become one of Africa’s strongest pieces of evidence on
Nigeria has taken a significant step into the future of education data with the approval of the full implementation of the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD), a nationwide programme designed to digitise and verify academic records across all post-secondary institutions. The Federal Executive Council’s approval, followed by a formal Declaration of Effectiveness signed by
At FUTA, four students received scholarships from the Graceland Foundation for Human Development to support their studies For many young Nigerians, getting a university degree has become a battle against the rising cost of education. With tuition fees and living expenses climbing every year, countless students from poor backgrounds are struggling to stay in school.
Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education Nigeria is gradually moving from being a country that loses talent to one that strategically exports skilled professionals to the global market. This new direction was highlighted when the Federal Government announced a partnership with the Giessen-Friedberg Chamber of Commerce (GCOC) in Germany to train and deploy Nigerian graduates
Many university lecturers serve as supervisors for INEC during national elections There was a time when Nigerian universities were seen as centres of excellence — places of learning, discipline, and moral leadership. Nevertheless, today, that proud image has almost disappeared. The so-called “ivory towers” that once stood as symbols of honour and truth now reflect
Nursing students in Nigeria For many years, nursing students in Nigeria lived with fear — the fear of being sent away after failing the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s professional examinations three times. That rule, many said, destroyed dreams and wasted potential. However, that era is over. The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has
All over the world, schools are going green — swapping concrete jungles for eco-friendly classrooms powered by the sun and designed to protect the planet. In Nigeria, that movement is slowly taking root, and one community on the Lagos lagoon is leading the charge. For the children of Saga, a small riverine settlement near Lagos,
For many years, girls in Nigerian schools were told that science and technology were not for them — that those subjects were better left for the boys. Nevertheless, in classrooms, coding hubs, and community centres across the country, that story is changing fast. A quiet revolution is unfolding as more girls are beginning to see
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) is steering a new wave of reform in Nigeria’s basic education sector by formally introducing sign language into all primary and junior schools. The announcement was made by Executive Secretary Aisha Garba during the 2025 International Day of the Girl-Child in Abuja, under the theme “Lead a Change: Learn
In a bid to promote excellence and fairness in the education system, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cleared 85 underage candidates for what it calls “exceptional admission” into Nigerian universities. These candidates, all under 16 years old as of September 2025, did not just pass an examination — they underwent one of
