The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has initiated a programme to train more laboratory technicians, nurses, doctors, and pharmacists in Nigerian tertiary institutions. The initiative is a response to bridge the gap in the health sector, as about 16,000 doctors have migrated abroad within the last seven years. Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari, the Chairman of
IHS Nigeria Limited has taken its digital literacy training and school connectivity programme to Abia State, South-East, Nigeria, as part of efforts to deepen digital literacy and internet-based education and skills in all the States of the Federation. The Digital Literacy training, which kicked off in Osun State, is an IHS Nigeria initiative, held in
Dr Titus Ezeme, the Provost of the Federal College of Education, Ofeme, Abia State, has called on the public to assist the government in its effort to provide colleges of education with the necessary resources to produce competent teachers. The provost appealed on Monday, July 28, 2025, while presenting the books donated by Mr S.K.
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has emphasised the importance of innovation and planning in enhancing basic education throughout Nigeria. Speaking at the KADA EduPact International Summit in Kaduna, the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Aisha Garba, stated that the goal is to build a system that leaves no child behind. She praised Kaduna State for
The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, says the Fund is implementing strategic reforms to reposition Nigeria’s tertiary institutions for global competitiveness and national development. He said this includes investing in digital infrastructure, alternative energy, and medical education to address brain drain and medical tourism. Echono clarified that he never
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has reaffirmed his commitment to continuous training and capacity building for all categories of staff, including drivers, mechanics, and vehicle operators, whom he described as “critical stakeholders” in the University. The Vice-Chancellor disclosed this today, June 30, 2025, while declaring open a
Education stakeholders gathered in Abuja on Thursday to propose solutions to the challenges hindering the effective promotion of inclusive, safe, and gender-sensitive learning environments in the country. The event was organised by the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) to boost the capacity of Special Education Desk Officers from all 36 states of the federation
The National Apex of Cashew Farmers, Processors, and Marketing Cooperative Ltd. has decided to increase its involvement in the production and facilitation of cashews in the interest of the economy. The group plans to achieve this by processing raw cashew nuts to boost the country’s agribusiness. It will also empower rural cashew farmers, processors, and
Loughborough University, a United Kingdom tertiary Institution, has declared its intention to partner long-term with Nigerian Universities to contribute to sustainable development and capacity building. Professor Sam Grogan, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience at the university revealed this during a news conference in Abuja. The Pro Vice-Chancellor added that the institution’s partnership with the
The federal government has started a training programme for the first group of Nigerian mining professionals at Murdoch University in Australia. Segun Tomori, spokesperson for the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, stated that the programme is a significant outcome of the partnership between Nigeria and Australia, with support from the Commonwealth government. Tomori
