The Federal Government has intensified negotiations with the academic and non-academic unions to prevent a nationwide shutdown of tertiary institutions. Education Minister Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, on Sunday, appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP) to suspend
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has awarded ₦2 million research support grant to the University of Ilorin Electric Vehicle (EV) Bus Competition Team in recognition of its outstanding performance during the Maiden 8-Seater Electric Vehicle (EV) Campus Shuttle Bus Development Competition. In a notification letter to the Vice Chancellor, Prof Wahab Olasupo
Some Nigerians have reacted to the newly revised national curriculum for primary, junior and senior secondary schools, unveiled by the Federal Ministry of Education. The ministry announced on Sunday that the new framework will take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session, describing it as a “lighter load, stronger minds” approach intended to ease content overload
The debate over whether Nigeria needs more universities has intensified in recent years. Proponents argue that new institutions could help absorb the country’s growing population of young people eager for higher education. Every year, thousands of qualified applicants are turned away, fuelling calls for expansion. However, critics say the real issue is not access, but
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved N158 billion to train 650,000 Nigerian youths in technical, vocational, and digital skills. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, announced this during the 42nd convocation and 50th anniversary of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. She explained that the funding will be channelled into technical and vocational education
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has told Nigerian graduates to key into the opportunities his government is opening through the Renewed Hope Agenda. He said this during the 42nd convocation and 50th anniversary of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, where he was represented by the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad. According to Tinubu, the
The Federal government has confirmed that a revised national curriculum for primary, secondary, and technical schools will take effect from the start of the 2025/2026 academic year. The overhaul aims to reduce content overload and equip students with skills for the modern economy. Senior secondary pupils will study subjects including programming, artificial intelligence, data science,
The Federal Government says coding, artificial intelligence, robotics and cybersecurity will become compulsory subjects for secondary school students from September 2025. The new curriculum, unveiled after years of complaints from employers about the lack of practical skills among graduates, will affect both junior and senior classes. Junior secondary students will take digital literacy lessons, including
Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President, has beckoned on stakeholders to support the government’s efforts in increasing access to education for Nigerian children. Gbajabiamila stated this during the inauguration of a new building at “Let It Shine Academy, LISA,” located in the Sangotedo area of Lagos State. LISA is a secondary
The Federal Government has allocated N158 billion to support technical and vocational education training (TVET) in the country. The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, at the 42nd convocation and 50th anniversary celebration of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS). The initiative is designed to empower at least 650,000
