The All Progressives Congress, Lagos State chapter, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his nationwide declaration of free technical education. The chapter describes it as a “visionary and people-oriented policy” that will equip young Nigerians with practical skills and secure the country’s future. In a statement issued on Monday by its spokesman, Mogaji (Hon.)
The policy of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), which allows only candidates aged 16 and above to gain admission into universities, has continued to stir reactions across the country. The policy, which has received the backing of the Minister of State for Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, is meant to ensure students are mature
The Ajisope Development Initiative has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for its policy on free education in all Federal Technical Colleges (FTCs) across Nigeria. The founder of the initiative, Abdulkabir Ajisope, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Osogbo, Osun State, tasking parents to enrol their children for the opportunity. Recall that the
The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has reiterated its opposition to the use of strikes as a means of engagement in public universities, arguing that such actions do not yield sustainable solutions. This was contained in a statement by the National President, Dr Niyi Sunmonu, and made available to Vanguard on Sunday. According to the
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has dismissed claims by the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) about the creation of an “NBTE–NAPS Accreditation and Verification Taskforce Committee.” In a statement, NBTE clarified that it has never approved or authorised such a committee, stressing that accreditation and verification remain its sole statutory responsibility. The
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to ignore false information circulating on social media about the newly revised school curricula. In a statement on Thursday, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), Prof. Salisu Shehu, stated that the new Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) and Senior Secondary Education Curriculum (SSEC) are
The Nigerian government has recently added Mandarin, the official language of China, to its secondary school curriculum. The decision took effect on September 18, 2025. Moreover, it is part of the ongoing reforms in the educational sector. According to the government, the decision to teach Mandarin to students is aimed at enhancing cultural exchange, improving
When the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) unveiled the new national curriculum in September 2025, it was greeted with applause. The revised framework introduced trade subjects, digital literacy, and cultural studies across basic and senior secondary schools. On paper, it seemed like a bold step to prepare young Nigerians for a rapidly changing
The debate over the relevance of the Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) has once again become a contentious issue among stakeholders, particularly in the Southeast. Where parents, students, teachers, and education activists are calling for it to be scrapped. In a recent plea to President Bola Tinubu, they insisted that the Post-UTME has become an
The Federal Government has asked Nigerians to disregard false information being circulated about the newly revised school curricula, stating that the changes are based on research, national needs, and global best practices. This was made known by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) in a statement signed by its Executive Secretary, Prof. Salisu
