Nearly two weeks after Bayero University, Kano, hosted its 5th International Conference on Reading Research and Practice, education experts are urging the government to translate the event’s resolutions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) into concrete policy action. The four-day conference, which ended on October 8, examined the role of AI in improving literacy and learning outcomes.
The Benue State House of Assembly has reamended the law renaming Benue State University, Makurdi, approving a shorter title for the institution. With the amendment, the university will now be called Father Adasu University, Makurdi, instead of its earlier name, Rev. Fr Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi. The decision followed the adoption of the report
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has announced a major revamp of Nigeria’s technical education curriculum to reduce overload, strengthen trade competencies, align with global standards, and prepare young Nigerians for current industrial demands. Boriowo Folasade, the Director of Press and Public Relations of the Ministry of Education announced this in a press
Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President, has beckoned on stakeholders to support the government’s efforts in increasing access to education for Nigerian children. Gbajabiamila stated this during the inauguration of a new building at “Let It Shine Academy, LISA,” located in the Sangotedo area of Lagos State. LISA is a secondary
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has commended the Imo State Government for banning extravagant graduation parties in nursery, primary, and junior secondary schools. In a statement by its Director of Communication, Bala Musa, the agency said the decision would help curb wasteful practices and instil discipline in young learners. NOA’s Director General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu,
Following the directive of the federal government to halt the establishment of federal tertiary institutions, over 200 bills seeking approval from the House of Senate and Representatives will now be abandoned. The ban decision was endorsed on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja.
The Federal Government has released a comprehensive policy for the strategic planning and regulation of non-state schools nationwide. Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, stated that the policy will improve the quality of Nigeria’s education sector and promote greater accountability. Alausa noted that the policy will set clear guidelines for infrastructure, teacher quality, curriculum delivery,
Mr. Babajide Olesin, Chairman of the Kehinde Olesin Foundation and the Teens Think International Competition stakeholders, has appealed to the public to focus on teenage guidance, disclosing that teenagers might engage in illegal activities without it. They made this statement at the Grand Finale of the Fifth Teens Think International Essay Competition, held in Ikeja,
