The Federal Government has started admitting pioneer students into 34 Federal Technical Colleges across Nigeria. Education Minister Dr Morufu Alausa made this known during the launch of the selection process at the NABTEB headquarters in Benin City. Represented by Dr Muyibat Olodo, he explained that the exercise follows the new Technical and Vocational Education and
The Federal Government has promised to improve the training and motivation of teachers across Nigeria. Education Minister, Dr Tunji Alausa, made this known at the 2025 KADA EduPACT Summit in Kaduna. He said teachers are the heart of any real education reform and must be adequately equipped to do their jobs. The Minister revealed that
A man named Allen Wogu, who claims to be a classmate of Nyesom Wike, has accused the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of lying about his past. Wike had stated on national TV that he drove a Mercedes-Benz while studying at the University of Port Harcourt in the late 1980s. Wogu quickly reacted on Facebook,
The Federal Government has pledged to bridge the gap between local innovation and commercial success by supporting inventors, start-ups, and small-scale manufacturers nationwide. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, pledged during a visit to Innov8 Hub in Abuja on Monday. Alausa reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for innovation, noting
The Federal Government has expressed concern over persistently low enrolment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions across the country, attributing the trend to lingering societal and parental indifference. Minister of Education, Dr Morufu Olatunji Alausa, made this known at a three-day working session on the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) and
Mrs. Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, the Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, has received the Nelson Mandela Leadership Award of Excellence and Integrity from the Southern Youth Forum (SYF). Presented by Hon. Olajide Olakunle, the deputy speaker of the forum, the award attests to her leadership and achievements in the
At the 2025 Tertiary Education Policy Meeting, the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, called for Nigeria’s higher institutions to adopt fair and inclusive admission processes. She praised JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, for ensuring honesty and transparency in the UTME system. Professor Ahmad says that there is a need for higher
The Federal Government has promised to step up efforts to end child labour in Nigeria. At a children’s conference in Abuja, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Mohammad Dingyadi, said every child deserves safety, education, and a life free from hard labour. Dingyadi said children should not be made to carry heavy loads or
The Niger State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has denied claims that it withheld funds intended for the state’s basketball team to attend the Nestle Milo Basketball Championship in Lagos. Commissioner Hadiza Asabe Mohammed stated on Tuesday that the reports were false and misleading. She clarified that although Governor Umaru Bago had approved the
The Niger State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has denied claims that it withheld money meant for the state’s basketball team to attend the Nestle Milo Basketball Championship in Lagos. Commissioner Hadiza Asabe Mohammed said the accusations were false and misleading. She explained that while Governor Umaru Bago approved the team’s sponsorship budget, the
