Students of the Institute of Part-Time Studies (IPTS) at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) have honoured the Vice Chancellor, Prof Abayomi Sunday Fasina, with a Recognition Award of Excellence for his outstanding leadership and commitment to inclusive education. The presentation, held on Tuesday, 2025, at the Vice Chancellor’s office, coincided with Prof Fasina’s return from
The Federal Government has directed all teacher training institutions in Nigeria to incorporate sign language education into their curricula to foster inclusive learning for children with hearing impairments. Minister of State for Education, Prof Suwaiba Said Ahmad, made the announcement on Friday in Abuja during the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child celebration, themed
The Founder and President of Atiba University, Oyo, Dr James Adesokan Ojebode, has criticised reports that some federal universities have refused to accept results from the National Examinations Council (NECO) in their ongoing admission processes. In a statement issued in Oyo, Ojebode described the move as unjust, discriminatory, and contrary to Nigeria’s commitment to inclusive
In Maiduguri, a volunteer teacher at Yerwa Special Primary School has drawn attention for using sign language to break learning barriers for children with hearing impairments. The teacher, 27-year-old Adamu Muhammad, was trained in UNICEF’s “Teaching at the Right Level” (TaRL) methodology, which helps educators assess pupils individually and teach according to their individual learning
The University of Lagos chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Visually Impaired Students (NANVIS) has recently held the 4th edition of its annual flagship event: Making a Difference: Championing Inclusion and Post-School Preparedness for Visually Impaired Students, on Friday, July 25, 2025. The event, which took place at the Prof. Rahamon Adisa Bello Hall,
The Kaduna State Government has unveiled a new plan to reform the Almajiri education system. The announcement followed the EduPACT 2025 Summit, where leaders agreed that Almajiri children should be included in formal education. Commissioner for Education, Prof. Abubakar Sambo, explained that the new plan will combine Qur’anic education with literacy, digital, and vocational skills.
Dr Ayima Lott-Jonathan, the second wife of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has been awarded a Doctor of Education degree from Walden University, Minneapolis, USA. The convocation ceremony, held on Saturday in Abuja, was attended by dignitaries, scholars, and family members, including the former President himself, who lauded his wife’s accomplishment as “a powerful testament
The Office of the Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has secured a N1.2 billion education grant from OPay Digital Services for Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma. The grant is part of OPay’s national scholarship initiative — a decade-long Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment aimed at supporting indigent students
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos, Professor Tanko Ishaya, has announced key measures aimed at improving access and learning opportunities for students with disabilities across all campuses of the institution. Speaking during a welcome event for newly admitted students with disabilities, organised by the Directorate of Students Affairs, Professor Ishaya reaffirmed the university’s commitment
Oyeyemi Patricia Adako, the Executive Director of the Education for Autism Initiative (EAI), has called for reforms that will protect the rights of children with autism. Adako is advocating for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a vehicle that will usher in inclusive, practical solutions to the challenges faced by children with autism. According
