The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has emphasised the importance of innovation and planning in enhancing basic education throughout Nigeria. Speaking at the KADA EduPact International Summit in Kaduna, the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Aisha Garba, stated that the goal is to build a system that leaves no child behind. She praised Kaduna State for
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commissioned the newly renovated Christ Assembly Nursery and Primary School in Ajegunle, Lagos. Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), led the commissioning ceremony on Thursday, July 17, 2025. In his remarks, Adeniyi mentioned that the Tincan Island Port Command executed the project, describing it as a sign of
The Chairman of the House Committee on Basic Education and Services, Mark Useni, says proposed amendments to the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Act aim to address long-standing implementation gaps in Nigeria’s basic education system. Useni spoke on Friday at a two-day legislative retreat in Lagos, organised by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), where education
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially approved the establishment of the Ebonyi State University of Aeronautics and Aerospace Engineering, marking a historic step in Nigeria’s higher education development. NUC Executive Secretary Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu announced the approval during a presentation ceremony at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. He described the move as a
The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has praised the Kaduna State Government for its outstanding efforts in improving basic education. Speaking at the KADA EduPACT International Summit 2025 in Kaduna, she stated that the state has made significant progress in reducing the number of out-of-school children and increasing access
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has reaffirmed its ongoing reforms to enhance the responsiveness of its worldwide interventions. Aisha Garba, Executive Secretary of UBEC, made this remark during her speech at the KADA EduPACT International Summit 2025, outlining key areas that will undergo reform. The reforms will focus on developing teacher capacity, renewing the
The National Universities Commission (NUC), the Regulatory Authority for University Education in Nigeria, has approved the commencement of five Programmes for the Open & Distance Learning Centre of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, ABUAD, with effect from the 2025/2026 Academic session. A statement from the Director of Corporate Affairs of ABUAD, Mr Tunde Olofintila, said the
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has announced that its 33rd Assembly will focus on improving professional standards and solving engineering challenges. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, COREN President Prof. Sadiq Abubakar stated that the event will bring together over five million engineers and address issues such as fair
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has urged Nigerians to end telecom infrastructure sabotage, stating that a war on telecommunications is a war on the economy. The group highlighted the struggles of an average Nigerian teacher, emphasising the stress that comes with poor telecommunication. NCC further noted that the country has over 79,000 kilometres of fibre
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has inaugurated student-led Anti-Corruption Clubs in nine secondary schools, charging young Nigerians to serve as ambassadors of integrity and frontline advocates against corruption in their schools and communities. The cluster inauguration ceremony, held on Friday at the ICPC Headquarters in Abuja, featured the administration of
