The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday announced a reward of ₦5 million and a bungalow for an award-winning Math teacher, Kayode Adewale, who was recently shortlisted for the prestigious $1 million Global Teacher Prize. Adewale, known for integrating technology with local language instruction at Imagbon/Imaka Comprehensive High School in Ogun State, READ MORE
Category: Education
Nigeria: FG appoints Okonna acting Rector Maritime Academy
The Federal Government has appointed Dr Kevin Okonna as the acting Rector of Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN) Oron in Akwa Ibom. The appointment takes immediate effect, following the resignation of the former rector, Commodore Duja Effedua (rtd) from the academy. This is contained in a statement issued by the Head of Public READ MORE
Nigerian teacher, Kayode Adewale among top 50 educators worldwide
Mr. Kayode Adewale, a Nigerian Mathematics teacher at Imagbon/Imaka Comprehensive High School, Ogun State, has earned a spot among the 50 finalists for the prestigious 2025 Global Teacher Prize. The announcement was made in a statement released on the Global Teacher Prize website on Wednesday. Adewale, a STEM educator, teaches in a semi-urban READ MORE
Nigeria: NECO reschedules exam timetable
The National Examination Council has announced adjustment in its timetable for the Senior School Certificate Examination (External), due to the forthcoming Ondo State governorship election. This development was stated on the NECO website on Monday. In what was titled, “Adjusted 2024 SSCE External Timetable,” NECO asked candidates to check the revised timetable for READ MORE
NCDMB signs MoU with UBEC on Smart Schools Initiative
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the implementation of the NCDMB-UBEC Smart Schools Development Initiative (NUSSDI). The MoU will enable the provision of educational infrastructure, particularly in areas with high rates of out-of-school children as well as READ MORE
Nigeria’s Senate approves federal varsity of Applied Sciences in Kachia
Nigeria’s Senate has passed a bill to establish a Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kachia, Kaduna State. This followed the adoption of a report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on establishments of the university at plenary on Tuesday. The report was presented by the Chairman, Sen.Mohammed, Muntari (APC- Katsina). READ MORE
How LASU Emerged Victorious at PR Fest 2024 Pitch Competition
The Lagos State University (LASU) team has been crowned the winner of the highly competitive PR Pitch Competition at the maiden edition of PR Fest 2024, a weeklong celebration of public relations, creativity, and culture. The competition, held virtually on the opening day of PR Fest, saw Lagos State University (LASU) and Yaba College of READ MORE
UNIAbuja appoints 41-year-old Aisha Maikudi as first female VC
The Senate of the University of Abuja has appointed the youngest professor of Law in the institution, Aisha Maikudi, in acting capacity as vice-chancellor. Maikudi, a professor of International Law, is the current Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics at the institution. Her appointment followed her nomination at the valedictory Senate meeting held on Wednesday, according to READ MORE
Children’s Day Celebration: Lagos Govt. enrolls 11,957 out-of-school children
The present administration in Lagos State had, through the Project Zero Programme, helped 11,957 children who were out-of-school get back to their studies. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat on Monday at the Children’s Day celebration parade and rally held at Police College, Ikeja stated that nine new schools READ MORE
Nigeria: President Tinubu directs comprehensive review of governing boards of tertiary institutions
President Bola Tinubu has directed a total and comprehensive review of the recently announced governing boards of tertiary institutions in Nigeria before the inauguration and retreat being planned for the nominees. The Federal Ministry of Education recently released names of nominees for chairmen, Pro-Chancellors, and members of the boards and councils of universities, Polytechnics, and READ MORE
Nigeria’s Student Loan Application Portal Goes Live May 24 – NELFUND
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) on Thursday announced that the student loan application portal will open on May 24, 2024. According to NELFUND spokesman, Nasir Ayitogo, “The management of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) led by its Managing Director, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr are thrilled to announce the 24th of May, 2024 as the official READ MORE
Nigeria govt establishes institution on innovative studies for culture, history
The Federal Government has introduced the Nigerian Academy for Cultural Studies (NACUS) as a specialised institution to train individuals for innovative studies and development of Nigerian culture and history. Chief Biodun Ajiboye, Executive Secretary of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), disclosed this in a statement through his media aide, Caleb Nor, on Saturday. READ MORE
President Tinubu appoints Jim Ovia chairman Nigerian education loan fund
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, CFR, as the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This was announced in a State House Press Release by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale READ MORE
President Bola Tinubu appoints Akintunde Sawyerr CEO of Nigerian Education Loan Fund
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr Akintunde Sawyerr as the Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). A statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity two other qualified Nigerians were also appointed to serve on the management team in line with Tinubu’s determination READ MORE
Nigeria: President Tinubu signs student loan bill into law
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has signed the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, into law. The signing is coming after individual reviews by both the Senate and the House of Representatives of the report from the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund. President Tinubu at the brief ceremony said READ MORE