The Chairpersons of the Governing Councils of federal polytechnics have highlighted significant challenges affecting the institutions, calling on the federal government to improve infrastructure, security, and management practices. The communique followed their meeting in Calabar from February 9 to 14, 2025. The chairs cited poor roads, unreliable electricity and water supply, and limited internet connectivity
Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar Namadi has pledged to modernise Qur’anic education by integrating it more closely with the formal school system. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 40th State Qur’anic Recitation Competition in Dutse on Thursday, Namadi described Qur’anic knowledge as a vital tool for character development and social progress. He praised participants
The Governing Council of Ahmadu Bello University has approved the implementation of the new career structure for ABU Staff School. This was disclosed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, on the occasion of the school’s 35th Annual Speech and Prize Giving Day, which took place at Mamman Kontagora Square today (Wednesday, July 23, 2025). Represented
The Vice Chancellor of Federal University Kashere (FUK), Professor Umar Pate, has commended the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), describing it as a game-changer that is reshaping the face of tertiary education in the country. Addressing journalists at a pre-convocation media briefing held on campus on Tuesday, Professor Pate stated that no fewer than 8,266
Many schools have rushed to regulate how students use Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, hoping it will enhance learning, not hinder it. However, the reality is different. Most students use AI to complete their homework quickly rather than to learn better. In a recent high school chemistry class, students were taught about using artificial
Kwara State is undergoing a significant transformation in its educational sector under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, with new developments at tertiary institutions aimed at enhancing the quality of education and creating job opportunities. Speaking at the 2025 first quarterly inter-ministerial press briefing, the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, highlighted the
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to educational development by directing the transformation of the former Nok University in Kachia, Kaduna State, into the Federal University of Applied Sciences. This decision follows a Federal High Court ruling that led to the forfeiture of the institution’s assets to the Federal Government. In a strategic move
Minister of Education Dr Tunji Alausa has cautioned Nigeria’s newly licensed private universities against prioritising social science courses, adding that the country already has an oversupply of graduates in that field. He issued this warning on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, during the presentation of provisional licenses to 11 new private universities at the National Universities
