Several Nigerian polytechnics have expanded their academic scope by introducing Bachelor’s degree programmes in collaboration with accredited universities. This move marks a new feat in the nation’s tertiary education system, bridging the long-standing gap between polytechnic and university education. Below is the list of some of these polytechnics. Federal Polytechnic, Offa (Kwara State) Federal Polytechnic,
Each Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike is more than a pause in lectures; it reflects Nigeria’s recurring governance failure. The latest two-week warning strike, which began on October 13, has once again paralysed campuses across the country, sending thousands of students home and halting academic progress. At its core, this strike is a
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fast reshaping the world of work. Experts say it will not only change how we work but also create careers we cannot even imagine yet. Nevertheless, as the global AI wave gathers momentum, one big question remains: is Nigeria’s education system ready? A new report by Cambridge University Press and Assessment
The Federal Ministry of Education has announced that Mathematics will no longer be compulsory for students in the arts and humanities seeking admission into Nigerian universities and polytechnics. The new rule, part of the Revised National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Tertiary Institutions, is designed to “remove barriers while maintaining standards.” Under the new policy,
A leading educational firm in Nigeria, Learn Africa Plc, has raised concerns about the growing menace of piracy in the country’s publishing industry, calling on the Federal Government to take quick action to combat the issue crippling legitimate publishers and eroding the quality of education in the country. The Managing Director, Hassan Bala, who disclosed
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, has unveiled the 2025–2027 Communication Strategy and Framework. The framework, aimed at strengthening policy engagement, transparency, and public trust in Nigeria’s education sector for national development, was unveiled in Abuja by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa. Alausa, at the launching in Abuja, said, “The strategy
The chairman of Geometric Power Aba Limited (GPAL), Prof Barth Nnaji, has called for the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into Nigeria’s education system. Nnaji, a renowned engineer and former minister of Power, made the call at the 2025 Annual Fafunwa Foundation Lecture, held at the Muson Centre in Lagos. The annual event is instituted
Adeniyi Ajayi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of E-Tutors Nigeria Limited, has called for the adoption of hybrid learning models in Nigeria’s secondary schools. Ajayi noted that physical classrooms have their benefits, but the future lies in hybrid learning, a combination of physical and online approaches. While saying that combining digital platforms with physical
Following a viral video alleging impersonation during one of its examinations, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on examination malpractice. Recall a video circulated earlier in the week showing a candidate caught sitting for the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) examination on behalf of Sarah Enoch
A video has surfaced online showing a woman allegedly caught writing the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) examination for Taraba State Commissioner for Finance, Sarah Enoch Adi. In the footage, examination supervisors confronted the suspect, who identified herself as Leavitt Felix. According to reports, she admitted she was sitting the paper on behalf
