The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) has celebrated teachers and education workers who have reached the age of 70, describing them as pillars of wisdom who helped shape basic education in the state. At an event in Maryland, Lagos, the retirees were honoured with tributes, music and gifts in recognition of decades of
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has granted full accreditation to 11 programmes at the National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) levels at Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Dambatta, Kano State. The approval, conveyed in a letter dated August 12 and signed by the NBTE’s Director of Polytechnic and Allied Programmes, Dr
The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has called for stronger leadership standards in Nigerian universities, stressing that only proven managers should be appointed as vice-chancellors and members of governing councils. Speaking at the second Distinguished Personality Lecture of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, FCSC Chairman Prof. Tunji Olaopa said higher education governance required more
Emeritus Prof. Peter Okebukola, the Former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), has stated the importance of quality education. Addressing people at the 18th valedictory ceremony of Albesta Academy, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, Okebukola said quality education is the only way to develop a child and society. He applauded the school for providing quality education
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) have reaffirmed their commitment to continuing their collaboration following the successful completion of the smart education project. The project targeted six states in Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory, Cross River, Bauchi, Kano, Ekiti, and Nasarawa. Speaking about the project, Eunsub Kim,
The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has launched an agribusiness initiative targeted at promoting economic empowerment in conflict-affected communities across the country. The project, named “Seeds for Hope,” focuses on supporting former combatants and vulnerable communities, particularly those impacted by terrorism and insurgency. The initiative, which
The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has demanded more participation in Nigeria’s sugar industry. The call was made recently during a meeting with the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN). The council’s Executive Secretary, Kamar Bakrin, urged farmers and investors to explore the sector, which he described as both promising and well-prepared for expansion. According
Aisha Garba, the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), says the Federal Government is leveraging digital technology to improve basic education and position public schools in Nigeria to compete on a global scale. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the $10 million Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)-Nigeria Smart Education Project, Garba said
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has organised a currency education programme in Lagos to protect and preserve the Naira’s dignity. The currency education campaign, which the bank called ‘CBN Fair’, was held in Maryland with students from tertiary institutions, youth groups, policy makers, financial institutions, and fintech innovators in attendance. Speaking at the sensitisation
The Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB) is hosting 33 students in a two-week reality house programme to explore multiple ways towards handling the menace of out-of-school children and poor school enrolment within the Federal Capital Territory. The students who have all been selected from 11 schools in the six Area Councils within the FCT will
