FG raises WAEC, NECO fees to N50,000 per candidate
"I am directed to convey the Minister of Education’s approval of N50,000 as the new examination fee for candidates with effect from SSCE internal 2027"
How conducive environment leads to better learning outcomes — World Bank report
By Adesina Wahab A report by World Bank, which was published in Education for Global Development, has shown how inadequate learning environment can undermine the promise of education, but well-designed spaces can enhance teaching methods and lead to better student outcomes. Education is the pathway to jobs and the surest way out of poverty, empowering generations […]
Ikenne Community High School Old Students give back to alma mater
By Elizabeth Osayande It was a memorable reunion recently when the 1989/ 1990 set of Ikenne Community High School, Ogun State, converged to give back to their alma mater, 35 years after leaving the school. Members of the set came from within and outside the country to honour their school. They relieved fond memories of school […]
Afe Babalola decries proliferation of substandard Varsities in Nigeria
Legal Luminary and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola has warned against the growing number of illegal and substandard private universities in the country.
Imagine Worldwide’s tablet-based learning program wins inaugural Global EdTech Prize
Imagine Worldwide Tablet-Based Foundational Learning Programme from Imagine Worldwide in Africa has been awarded the inaugural Global EdTech Prize
Education: Assessing Okpebholo’s one year in office
When on November 12, 2024 Okpebholo took office as the governor of Edo State and said that education would be one of his priority areas
Expanding Copyright Act vital to boosting creative sector — Prof. Odunaike
By Elizabeth Osayande With Nigeria’s creative sector believed to be contributing about N154 billion to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), a leading expert in commercial and intellectual property law at Babcock University, Prof. Dorcas Odunaike has urged lawmakers to expand the 2022 Copyright Act to better protect performers’ rights in the country. Prof. Odunaike, who […]
We are preparing our students with academic, practical skills — Ukana Poly Rector
By Eniola Allen The Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, Akwa Ibom State, Mrs. Eduma Enobong Essien, has reaffirmed her administration’s unflinching commitment to academic excellence, integrity, and global competitiveness, declaring that the institution is on a steady trajectory toward becoming one of Nigeria’s foremost centres of technological innovation and skills-based education. Speaking as a guest on […]
LASG praises NGO’s life-saving youth programme
By Elizabeth Osayande The Director of the Guidance and Counselling Unit at Education District 2, Maryland, Mrs Bola Adeni, has expressed her gratitude to the Olaoye Muibat Adesewa Childcare Foundation, OMACCF for organising a life-saving programme for secondary school students in Lagos State. Read Also: Education: Assessing Okpebholo’s one year in office The non-governmental organisation, dedicated […]
We are repositioning Unity Colleges – Education Minister
The 115 unity colleges in the country are receiving the attention of the federal government that will see them being repositioned to offer quality education for Nigerian children.
2.6bn people live in ‘digital darkness’ globally — World Bank
“While adults are capable of learning, sustained engagement and practice through engaging and relevant training programmes are crucial”
Ecobank, YABATECH partner to launch Lagos Pop-Up Museum
By Eniola Allen In a major stride towards strengthening Nigeria’s creative economy, Ecobank Nigeria Limited and Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) have entered into a strategic partnership to host the Lagos Pop-Up Museum, a multidisciplinary art and innovation exhibition scheduled to hold from November 8, 2025, to February 2026. The initiative, jointly organised by the Yaba […]
Welfare scheme: Teachers still waiting for implementation five years after
Free tuition for teachers’ children, automatic recruitment of B.Ed graduating students, B.Ed students are to enjoy stipends…
Nanotechnology: Bankole blazes new trails with research innovations
By Adesina Wahab From humble beginnings in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and formative years in Osun State, Nigerian-born scientist, Azeez Adedayo Bankole has risen to prominence as a trailblazer in the field of nanomaterials and energy innovation. His academic journey reflects both brilliance and determination: graduating with distinction in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from the Federal Polytechnic, Ede (2009), […]
BAOSA marks 170th Founders’ Day
•Restoring trust between schools, government and society By Ebele Orakpo Worried by the state of education in Nigeria, especially secondary education, the Baptist Academy Old Students Association, BAOSA, presented an anniversary lecture during its ongoing 170th Founders’ Day Anniversary titled: Bridging the Gap: Restoring Trust between Schools, Government and Society. The keynote speaker, an old boy […]
War against microbes: Expert calls for legislative action, mass literacy, others
By Elizabeth Osayande Lagos State University’s Professor of Microbiology, Kabiru Olusegun Akinyemi, has emphasised the need for a multifaceted approach to tackle the negative impacts of microbes on humans. Delivering the 112th LASU Inaugural Lecture, Akinyemi highlighted the importance of legislation, mass literacy, surveillance, and proper drug manufacturing and consumption practices. Prof. Akinyemi, who gave […]
