The Federal Ministry of Education and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), with the support of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), have endorsed three books on climate change to promote awareness and alleviate the issue in schools. Mr Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, stated that the books, ‘Climate Change Education
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a motion urging the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to ensure that every Nigerian child can access free and compulsory education. The motion, introduced by Rep. Obi Aguocha (LP-Abia), aligns with the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and aims to tackle the growing number of out-of-school
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has introduced a new template to help State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) access intervention funds more efficiently and transparently. The announcement was made on Tuesday during a workshop held in Abuja, attended by representatives from SUBEBs across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. UBEC Executive Secretary
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has announced plans for a comprehensive technology deployment to transform basic education delivery across Nigeria. UBEC’s Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, revealed this on Monday in Abuja during a media briefing ahead of the 2025 International Conference on Smart Education and Digital Literacy (ICSE 2025), jointly organised by the Commission
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has organised a three-day training workshop in Lafia, Nasarawa State, to boost the education standards in Nigeria. The workshop, which focused on E-Quality Assurance, was attended by Master Trainers from various regions to strengthen their capacity to ensure effective quality assurance practices in schools. The event, which took place
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the Federal Ministry of Education have officially launched two major initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of basic education in Nigeria. The programmes, which focus on school improvement and teacher professional development, were inaugurated on April 7, 2025, at the UBEC Digital Resource Centre in Abuja. These initiatives,
The Governor of Jigawa State, His Excellency Umar Namadi, visited the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) headquarters in Abuja on April 7, 2025, to discuss ways to improve basic education in the state. His visit aimed to strengthen collaboration between Jigawa and UBEC, with a focus on addressing key challenges such as infrastructure maintenance and
