The Nigerian Academy of Medicine (NAMED) has raised an alarm over the declining quality of medical education in the country, warning that the health sector could face deeper crises if urgent action is not taken. Speaking at the academy’s 2025 Annual Lecture and Induction in Abuja, NAMED President, Emeritus Prof. Samuel Ohaegbulam, said many universities
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has directed that lecturers in polytechnics and other Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions who do not obtain a Master’s degree within five years of employment will be moved to non-teaching roles. In a circular dated 10 September and addressed to rectors and provosts, NBTE Executive
The Tutor-General and Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Education District III, Dr Idowu Olufunke Oyetola, has urged school principals to uphold discipline, professionalism and renewed dedication as schools prepare to resume for a new term. Speaking at a pre-resumption meeting with principals in St George’s Primary School, Lagos, Dr Oyetola stressed the importance of personal
Nigeria’s failure to update its senior secondary school curriculum since 2011 raises serious concerns among education experts, who warn that the country risks falling behind in global competitiveness if urgent reforms are not implemented. Speaking on the issue, Professor Salisu Shehu, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), emphasised the
The Management of Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun, has confirmed receiving federal government student loan funds for 583 students. The Rector of the institution, Engr. Dr Man Yahaya Sani announced on Friday during the matriculation ceremony for 11,108 new National Diploma and Higher National Diploma students for the 2024/2025 academic session. Sani assured the beneficiaries they
