In classrooms across Nigeria, thousands of teachers continue to shape young minds under dimly lit roofs, armed with little more than chalk, dedication, and patience. However, despite their central role in building the nation’s future, many of them still await the fulfilment of promises made to improve their welfare and working conditions. At this year’s
The Federal Government has begun distributing over 800 interactive smart boards to primary and secondary schools across Nigeria as part of efforts to modernise classroom teaching. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, launched the initiative on Friday at Queen’s College, Lagos, explaining that it aligns with the government’s goal of introducing digital technology into the
The Lagos State government has launched the full-scale digitisation of public primary and junior secondary schools, in partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), to transform basic education through technology. The event, held at Queen’s College, Yaba, marked Lagos State’s participation in a nationwide initiative by UBEC to integrate digital learning tools into classrooms
A human resources and change management expert, Yomi Fawehinmi, has said Nigeria’s education system is in crisis because teachers are underpaid, undervalued, and overworked. Speaking in an interview on Saturday, Fawehinmi said that while the country now marks World Teachers’ Day, the deeper problems affecting teachers and the education sector remain unresolved. He said some
Education experts and community leaders in Ogun State have urged the government to create strong and lasting policies to fix the challenges facing schools in the state. The call was made during the first Egba Education Roundtable (EER) held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta. During the forum, stakeholders discussed different ways that
The Federal Government is working on a new policy to ensure that Nigerian students sponsored abroad return home after completing their studies. Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the first TETFund National Town Hall Meeting in Abuja. He said the plan will include a bond that requires
The First Lady of Ekiti State, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s school leadership to address poor management, absenteeism, and declining learning outcomes. She made the remarks during a visit to her alma mater, the University of Ibadan, on Monday, October 6, where she delivered a lecture to 300-level students of
For more than 120 years, the Nobel Prizes have been the world’s highest honour in science — celebrating discoveries in medicine, physics, and chemistry since 1901. However, as science has expanded and become more interconnected, many significant works now fall outside Alfred Nobel’s original categories. To fill this gap, other global awards have emerged —
Every October 5, the world comes together in unison to celebrate and honour teachers. Globally, they are the people who shape nations, guide minds, and build futures. However, in Nigeria, the day often comes with mixed feelings, because beneath the euphoria of celebrations lie stories of frustration, neglect, and survival. Across the country, teachers work
The Edo State Government has approved the absorption of 4,000 volunteer teachers under the EdoStar Teaching Programme and the recruitment of an additional 500 teachers to address the shortage of educators in public schools. Commissioner for Education, Dr Paddy Iyamu, announced this in Benin City during the 2025 World Teachers’ Day celebration, saying the move
