The National Universities Commission (NUC) and professional bodies are in a tussle over who should control accreditation of university courses, a dispute experts say is pushing up the cost of education in Nigeria. While the NUC is the primary regulator of universities, several professional bodies also run separate accreditation for specific courses. This overlap has
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has begun reviewing and validating 26 trade syllabi for technical colleges in Nigeria. NABTEB Registrar, Dr Mohammed Mohammed, during a five-day exercise in Abuja on Monday, said the exercise was part of efforts to reposition technical education in line with global best practices. He described the review
Nigeria will in October launch an artificial intelligence-powered lesson planning platform in what officials describe as a breakthrough for classroom teaching across the country. The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) said the system, developed with GMIND AI, will generate simulated, locally contextualised lesson plans for teachers nationwide. Officials say the move could make Nigeria
The Federal Government, through NABTEB, has begun a significant review of 26 technical and vocational education courses to improve skills and support Nigeria’s economic growth. The review brings together education regulators, technical college principals, curriculum experts, and industry stakeholders to make sure graduates have the right skills for jobs at home and abroad. NABTEB Registrar,
Ambassador Emmanuel Idiagi, the Country Director of the Murdock-Thompson Centre for Teachers, has appealed to the federal government to prioritise the welfare of teachers in Nigeria. Idiagi made this call at the 2025 Summer Fellowship for Innovative Teachers (SFIT) conference and awards ceremony held at Kingsville Schools, Jahi in Abuja. He emphasised that a well-compensated
Two senior officers of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), who were mentioned in an online publication, have denied allegations of illegal promotion. Dr. Zakari Abdullah and Dr. Yilleng Moses Titus describe the report by an online media outlet that they were upgraded to the rank of deputy director, while still on probation, as
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has urged the Nigerian government to restructure the education sector to meet global standards. Speaking in Abuja, the centre’s Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Lucy Abagi, said the current system is failing to provide students with the right platforms to explore their talents and compete internationally. She stressed that
Former National Universities Commission (NUC) Executive Secretary Abubakar Rasheed has highlighted the need for increased funding and autonomy in Nigeria’s public universities to maintain quality and drive national development. Rasheed, who also served as Vice Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano, spoke during the 42nd convocation lecture at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, on Friday. He described
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has urged the Nigerian government to restructure the education system to meet global standards. The call was made by PPDC CEO Lucy Abagi in Abuja during a visit from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), who also presented her with an honorary award for promoting good governance.
The University of the Niger (UNINIGER), Umunya, Anambra State, has announced its list of accredited courses for the 2025/2026 academic session. The institution, one of Nigeria’s newest private universities, said the approval followed the National Universities Commission’s (NUC) accreditation process, which is required for courses to be officially recognised. University officials stated that the accreditation
