The Lagos State Government has launched a free Software Quality Assurance training programme for 600 students and fresh graduates to equip them with essential digital skills for the modern workplace. The initiative, organised by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Students Union Affairs (Tertiary Education) in partnership with Korrekt Tech,
The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has renewed its partnership with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to improve assessment standards and introduce technology-driven testing. The announcement followed a state committee meeting of WAEC, chaired by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun, on Sunday. Other participants included the Ministry’s
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
The Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan (UCJ UI), is set to honour the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, as one of its distinguished patrons. The investiture will take place during the Union’s 5-in-1 event on Saturday, October 11 2025, at the First Bank Building, Faculty of Agriculture, University
Teachers in Lagos State have called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to implement the 65-year or 40-year service retirement policy for educators in the state. The appeal was made by the State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Hassan Mujeeb, during the 2025 World Teachers’ Day celebration, held on Sunday at the NUT Pavilion
The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) has opened its recruitment portal for teaching positions across the state, with approval from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. In a statement, the board said the exercise is part of the administration’s efforts to improve the quality of education in Lagos. Interested and qualified candidates can apply exclusively online
The Lagos State Government has reassured its commitment to educational excellence by honouring outstanding educators, students, and staff in Education District VI during the 19th Annual Merit Award Ceremony held recently at Ikeja Senior Grammar School, Oshodi. The event, themed “Rewarding Excellence”, celebrated top performers across categories, including Best Principal, Teacher, School, Student, Non-Teaching Staff,
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) has held a specialised induction ceremony for 141 public service staff of the Lagos State Government. This marks a significant milestone in the professionalisation of human resource management within the state’s civil service. The enrolled officers were formally inducted into the Institute, with eight individuals inducted
Hundreds of students and community members joined forces on Saturday for a large-scale environmental cleanup at Iyana-Iba Market in Ojo, Lagos State, in observance of World Cleanup Day. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Lagos State Chapter, led the initiative, which involved removing solid waste, promoting recycling, and educating traders and residents on sustainable
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Youth Province 1, Festac, has launched a back-to-school initiative for more than 2,000 children across its parishes in response to growing concerns over the rising cost of education materials. The programme, held simultaneously across the province, provided school bags, exercise books, mathematical sets and other supplies to pupils
