The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has just approved the Start Innovation Hub (SIH) as a skill Training centre in Akwa Ibom, Uyo State, making it one of the 16 in the state. Prof. Idris Mohammed Bugaje, Executive Secretary of the NBTE, disclosed this information in the approval letter signed by Engr. S.M. Yusuf,
The Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has stated that the 1,800 teachers shortlisted for employment must pass a drug test before they can be hired. Those who pass will also sign a six-year bond, which prevents them from requesting transfers during that period. TESCOM’s Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onile, stated that the shortlisted candidates
The world is changing rapidly, and the global education sector is undergoing significant changes as well. It is a well-known fact that many universities now utilise online learning, which enables students to study remotely through the Internet. Prof. Ibrahim Olateju, a professor at Lagos State University (LASU), suggests that Nigerian universities should adopt a similar
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has commended President Bola Tinubu for giving strong attention to technical and vocational training in the country. The Executive Secretary of NBTE, Professor Idris Bugaje, made the remarks during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. He stated that the past two years have
The Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Professor Idris Bugaje, has expressed deep concern over the continued disparity between Higher National Diploma (HND) and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) qualifications in Nigeria, describing it as a reflection of the country’s underdevelopment. Speaking in Abuja, Professor Bugaje condemned the persistent discrimination against HND
State governments have been urged to adopt pragmatic approaches in fulfilling the requirements needed to access matching grant funds designated for the development of basic education. This call was part of the resolutions reached at the 26th quarterly meeting of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) management, which brought together Executive Chairmen of State Universal
The recent recruitment of teachers for primary and secondary schools in Ondo State has come under scrutiny amid serious allegations of corruption. The Ondo State Public Complaints, Financial Crimes, and Anti-Corruption Commission (SPFACC) has launched an investigation into claims that officials from the Ondo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) and the State Universal Basic Education
The North East Development Commission (NEDC), in partnership with the Yobe State government, commenced a five-day workshop on Monday for 600 teachers and administrators from basic and secondary schools across Yobe State. The training aims to build capacity for effective teaching and learning in basic education through modern techniques and the integration of Science, Technology,
With the recent licensing of the Benue State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (BSUAST), Nigeria now boasts a total of 299 universities, 68 of which are owned by state governments. On the surface, this represents a significant leap forward for higher education. However, beneath the numbers lies a maze of problems that experts, lecturers,
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has urged Nigerian universities and pharmaceutical manufacturers to work more closely together to develop new medicines and vaccines. Speaking at the 38th Prof. Victor Olufemi Marquis Memorial Lecture at Obafemi Awolowo University, NAFDAC’s Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, stated that this partnership is key to reducing
