President Bola Tinubu has approved new regulations making compliance with the National Policy for the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) a mandatory requirement for mobilisation into or exemption from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). According to a circular issued on Sunday in Abuja by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen.
Nigeria’s decision to adopt a future-ready school curriculum has drawn praise from international education experts, who describe it as a landmark step in aligning learning with the demands of a rapidly changing world. The new curriculum covers basic and senior secondary education, reshaping subject offerings and introducing skills in artificial intelligence, coding, robotics, media literacy,
The Federal Government states that it is committed to overhauling Nigeria’s education system to restore the dignity of teaching and equip young people with the skills necessary for the 21st century. Education Minister Moruf Alausa made the remarks at a colloquium marking the 80th birthday of the former Minister, Prof. Tunde Adeniran, at the University
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to ignore false information circulating on social media about the newly revised school curricula. In a statement on Thursday, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), Prof. Salisu Shehu, stated that the new Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) and Senior Secondary Education Curriculum (SSEC) are
The Federal Government has asked Nigerians to disregard false information being circulated about the newly revised school curricula, stating that the changes are based on research, national needs, and global best practices. This was made known by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) in a statement signed by its Executive Secretary, Prof. Salisu
Nearly two months after President Bola Tinubu pledged automatic employment to 210 former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), beneficiaries say the promise has not been fulfilled. The commitment was announced in a ceremony honouring the ex-corps members, held on July 29 in Abuja. In a statement afterwards, the NYSC said the President
Former minister Professor Jerry Gana has warned that insecurity will persist in Nigeria unless the Federal Government strengthens the protection of the country’s borders. Speaking in Abuja at an event marking the 2025 International Day of Peace and the 25th anniversary of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Gana stated that peace could
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing free education in all Federal Technical Colleges (FTCs) nationwide. In a statement released on Thursday, the Ministry of Education announced that the government will fully cover tuition and approved charges, including boarding, uniforms, textbooks, medical care, and vocational training. Students in boarding schools are required only
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) states that it is preparing to send trained Nigerian youths under the age of 35 abroad as part of a talent export programme. Director General Afiz Ogun announced the plan during a visit to trainees sitting examinations at the Larne Shittu Motors Training Centre in Abuja. He said successful candidates
The Federal Government has announced that mandatory nationwide verification of academic credentials will begin on October 6, as part of efforts to curb certificate fraud and restore integrity to Nigeria’s education system. The policy will be enforced through the National Credential Verification Service (NCVS), managed by the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD). It will
