25 July 2026
Regulatory

Federal Government Launches Nationwide School Improvement and Teacher Development Programmes

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the Federal Ministry of Education have officially launched two major initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of basic education in Nigeria. The programmes, which focus on school improvement and teacher professional development, were inaugurated on April 7, 2025, at the UBEC Digital Resource Centre in Abuja. These initiatives,

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Regulatory

Jigawa Governor Seeks Stronger Partnership with UBEC to Improve State’s Education

The Governor of Jigawa State, His Excellency Umar Namadi, visited the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) headquarters in Abuja on April 7, 2025, to discuss ways to improve basic education in the state.  His visit aimed to strengthen collaboration between Jigawa and UBEC, with a focus on addressing key challenges such as infrastructure maintenance and

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Regulatory

Tinubu Approves 11 New Private Universities Amid One-Year Licensing Freeze

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved provisional licenses for 11 new private universities across Nigeria, marking a significant expansion in the nation’s higher education sector.  The approvals were granted during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Monday, 3 March 2025, at the State House in Abuja.  The newly licensed institutions are: 1. New

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