The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has called on African countries to harness technology to transform their education systems and promote inclusive learning across the continent. Alausa made the call in Abuja at the opening of the MoodleMoot Africa Conference 2025, organised by the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). The conference, themed “Leveraging
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has summoned the leadership of the Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, Bayelsa State, to a meeting on September 29 in a bid to resolve the industrial dispute that has kept the institution shut since July 11. According to reports, the meeting will involve the Rector, the Chairman of the Governing
The Federal Government has explained the reason behind the reintroduction of Nigerian history as a compulsory subject in the national basic education curriculum. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the purpose is to “foster national identity, unity, patriotism, and responsible citizenship among young Nigerians.” Alausa disclosed this in a statement made available to
The Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has announced that Nigeria is embarking on major digital education reforms designed to modernise the learning system and equip students with skills needed to thrive in a globally competitive environment. During a media briefing in Abuja, Alausa said, “Education is changing across the world, and Nigeria must not be
Maruf Olatunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, has inaugurated the Government–Private Sector Working Group to boost private sector collaboration in revitalising Nigeria’s education system. Speaking at the inauguration, Alausa described the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiatives (NESRI) as proof of the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming the nation’s educational sector. He emphasised that private sector
Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, has rolled out initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of educational institutions in Nigeria to make them outstanding at the international level. Alausa noted that the government has set in motion programmes to provide teaching aids and equipment, improve teaching quality, and rehabilitate infrastructure. The minister added that
The Federal Ministry of Education has commended the Yobe State Government for its outstanding achievements in basic education delivery. In a statement on Wednesday, conveyed to Governor Mai Buni, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, personally signed a letter expressing appreciation for the state’s commitment to advancing the basic education sector. The Minister’s commendation
