Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has issued a directive barring candidates found guilty of examination malpractice from sitting for any external examinations for three years. The directive, outlined in a letter to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), was communicated by JAMB’s Spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, in a statement on Tuesday. It
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced a partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education to reintroduce sports programmes in schools across the country. NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, disclosed this while addressing journalists at the Main Organising Committee (MOC) Secretariat in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, during the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024.
The Federal Ministry of Education has expressed concern over the persistent issue of examination malpractice within Nigeria’s education system. This was stated in a press release on Monday, signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations. The Ministry noted that the unethical practice continues to erode the integrity of academic credentials and poses
The Board of Trustees of the Anyamina-Ama Host Communities Development Trust in Kula, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, Rivers State, has awarded contracts worth over ₦1.2 billion to promote education and youth development. Chairman of the board, Chief Alapuye Eleki, made this known on Saturday during the official presentation of contracts to eight indigenous contractors in
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to driving inclusive and secure digital development across West Africa. This was made clear by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, during the 17th West Africa Internet Governance Forum held recently in Abuja. Dr Tijani spoke about Nigeria’s ongoing projects to expand internet access and
The Chief of Staff to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Olufemi Gbajabiamila, has criticised the N3.52 trillion allocated to the education sector in the 2025 national budget, describing it as grossly inadequate and far below expectations. Gbajabiamila made this observation on Tuesday while delivering a lecture as a guest speaker at the
The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has called on Nigerian universities to expand their international appeal by attracting international students as a means to diversify revenue sources and reduce reliance on government funding. Speaking at the inaugural annual lecture of Osun State University in Osogbo, Gbajabiamila spoke on the importance of this
The Nigerian Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has met with the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, to explore opportunities for strengthening collaboration between both countries, particularly in foundation-level education. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Dr Alausa said the bilateral meeting took place on Monday on the sidelines of the
More than two decades ago, Nigeria faced a severe HIV crisis, with about 3.5 million people living with the virus, posing a serious threat to the country and the region. The United States, seeing its strategic interests at risk, including Nigeria’s oil reserves and regional stability, launched the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
The Federal Ministry of Education has refuted media reports alleging that the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, inaugurated a committee to reintegrate returning Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholars into Nigerian universities. In a statement released on Saturday, the ministry said the report titled “BEA: Education Minister receives committee’s report” is false and misleading,
