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 Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) says it has made significant progress in improving access, quality and infrastructure in Nigeria’s basic education sector in just seven months under its Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba. Garba, who joined UBEC in December 2024 after years at the World Bank, has introduced major reforms, overhauling the curriculum to include
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) is in talks with Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria and the African Institute for Solutions and Development (AISD) on a new partnership to boost the quality of basic education in Nigeria. UBEC’s Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, announced the discussions on Friday via her official X account after meeting
Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, the Chairman of the Governing Board of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has vowed to offer optimal transformation for basic education in Nigeria. Describing his experience, he said, “When I was Governor of Nasarawa State, I supported the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). While in the Senate, I was
The Federal Government, through the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), says it is committed to reducing the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria. Speaking at a staff retreat in Kano, UBEC Executive Secretary, Dr Aisha Garba, said the goal is to ensure 100% access to basic education and improve its quality nationwide. Garba highlighted achievements,
The House of Representatives’ Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies has announced that it will collaborate with examination bodies in the country to enhance educational standards. Rep. Oboku Oforji, the committee chairman, said the committee is “ready to collaborate, work with WAEC, NECO, JAMB, NABTEB and other examination bodies to improve the standard of
The Federal Government has launched a $552m project aimed at supporting the country’s education sector. The Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) project, co-financed by the World Bank and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), focuses on improving the quality of education, expanding access to quality education, and strengthening education systems across all
The Zamfara State Government has awarded contracts worth over ₦5.9 billion for the construction and renovation of basic education facilities under the 2024 UBEC/SUBEB Matching Grant Projects. The official contract notification was issued Thursday to local contractors involved in the projects, which aim to expand and rehabilitate public schools across the state. According to a
The Ekiti State Government has approved a total of ₦1.2 billion as running grants for public primary and secondary schools, technical colleges, and special schools across the state for the 2024/2025 academic session. This was announced by the Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, in Ado Ekiti. He explained that the government is committed
Senator Bala Mohammend has restated his administration’s commitment to the development of basic education in Bauchi. He mentioned this on Thursday, Jun. 19, 225, during a working visit to the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) headquarters in Abuja. The commitment and development will primarily be focused on extending education to school-age children and ensuring quality
