On Monday, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) announced a new initiative to revolutionise basic education in Nigeria, using cutting-edge digital technology. UBEC’s Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, disclosed this during a media briefing in Abuja before the 2025 International Conference on Smart Education and Digital Literacy (ICSE), which kicked off the same day. The four-day
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has retracted its earlier implication of financial discrepancies within the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), clarifying that no fraud or diversion has been established so far in its ongoing investigation into the administration of student loans. In a follow-up statement signed by Demola Bakare and
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has accredited 19 academic programmes at the Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. This accreditation follows a comprehensive assessment conducted by the NBTE team, led by Dr. Fatima Umar, Director of the Programmes Department for Polytechnics. The evaluation occurred on Thursday,
The National Universities Commission (NUC) Resource Assessment Teams have commended Lagos State University (LASU) following a review of two of its academic programmes: the Bachelor of Arts (Education) in Music Education and the Bachelor of Education in Social Studies and Civic Education. While the teams expressed satisfaction with the university’s performance, they also encouraged LASU
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has announced plans for a comprehensive technology deployment to transform basic education delivery across Nigeria. UBEC’s Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, revealed this on Monday in Abuja during a media briefing ahead of the 2025 International Conference on Smart Education and Digital Literacy (ICSE 2025), jointly organised by the Commission
Only ₦44.2 billion out of ₦203.8 billion earmarked for student loans has been disbursed, the ICPC has revealed, citing significant discrepancies in the administration of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This was disclosed in a statement signed by Demola Bakare, the Commission’s spokesperson, on Thursday. According to the statement, the Commission confirmed it had
In a significant shift from past practice, the Federal Government has begun moves to release hundreds of billions of naira in backlog from Universal Basic Education (UBE) funds to states.The funds, which date back to 2020 during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term, have remained untouched by many states due to their failure to pay
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a plan by the Ministry of Education to disburse billions of naira in dormant Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) funds to state governments. This move, part of a broader reform initiative, addresses the five-year backlog of matching grants to states from 2020 to 2024. The plan, spearheaded by Minister
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has formally handed over the operational license for the immediate commencement of academic activities at Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management. President Bola Tinubu recently gave the green light to establish the university during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House in Abuja. The university’s approval,
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has organised a three-day training workshop in Lafia, Nasarawa State, to boost the education standards in Nigeria. The workshop, which focused on E-Quality Assurance, was attended by Master Trainers from various regions to strengthen their capacity to ensure effective quality assurance practices in schools. The event, which took place
