In a stirring address delivered during the 33rd Inaugural Lecture at Federal University, Lokoja (FUL), Prof. Olalekan Salawu urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to prioritise science education and elevate Nigerian universities into genuine engines of innovation. What followed was…
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), recently held its 36th convocation, a landmark event that celebrated the academic achievements of its graduating students. This year, the ceremony was particularly remarkable as 240 students earned first-class honours, setting a new…
Abuja — In a landmark decision that is already stirring optimism across the continent, UNESCO has formally designated Nigeria as the host of the world’s first “Category-2” international institute focused on media and information literacy (MIL). The approval came during…
In a bold move signalling commitment to educational expansion, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given his approval for the establishment of a brand-new federal university in Lagos State. The announcement marks a significant development in Nigeria’s higher-education landscape, given Lagos’s…
The federal government under Bola Tinubu has revealed plans to bring over one million out-of-school children back into the education system. At the 69th meeting of the National Council on Education in Akure, the Federal Ministry of Education announced a…
In an inspiring push to reshape how entrepreneurship is taught in Nigerian schools, Junior Achievement Nigeria has announced its upcoming National Convening on Teaching Entrepreneurship with a Focus on Teachers, which will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The…
In a significant development for public policy in northern Nigeria, the Katsina State Government has placed education at the very forefront of its 2026 budget proposal. The state is set to spend N156.3 billion on education — the highest single-sector…
In a compelling show of commitment to youth advancement, the Noella Foundation has officially launched the second edition of its much-anticipated initiative — the Life After School Summit — with a clear mission: to equip Nigerian tertiary students with the…
In a move that signals serious backing for tertiary education in Nigeria, financial-technology firm OPay has unveiled a bold 10-year scholarship initiative with a total target of ₦1.2 billion. The programme aims to transform educational opportunities across the country by…
In the fast-moving world of education tech in Africa, it is refreshing to see a firm step forward in recognising excellence and innovation. At the heart of that movement this year is iStore Education, whose 2025 Excellence in Education Awards…
It’s a troubling picture emerging from Nigeria’s university lecture halls — despite years of study and years of service, full professors working in Nigerian tertiary institutions are earning wages that barely register on the continental scale. A recent comparative review…
In a significant shift for regional education policy, the Kano State House of Assembly has introduced a bill titled the Kano State Mother Tongue (Hausa Language) Education Enforcement Bill, which seeks to make Hausa the official medium of instruction across…
In a notable milestone for Nigeria’s education sector, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) reaffirmed their commitment to transform learning through the integration of technology, marking the conclusion of the first phase of…
In a significant announcement on Monday, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) officially extended the deadline for completing admissions into public universities for the 2025 academic year. Originally slated to close on Friday, 31 October 2025, the new cut-off…
In a decisive move to uplift under-resourced learning environments across Lagos State, Ashoka Africa has officially expanded its CTEACH (Changemaker Teacher Activation) network. Over the weekend, educators from six districts gathered to mark not only the graduation of 102 teachers…
