The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has raised the alarm, saying it had uncovered 3,000 fake graduates in possession of illegal certificates across the country. The Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, who made this discussion in a report published in the board’s bulletin, saying those involved were discovered to have never set foot within the four…
The Federal Government has taken a step towards addressing the challenges of the learning crisis and out-of-school children in Nigeria by implementing the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Effective Schools Programme in 111 selected schools nationwide. This initiative aims to equip Nigerian children with the necessary tools for better learning outcomes and 21st-century knowledge acquisition. Dr….
The United Nations International Children Education Fund (UNICEF) has observed that Nigeria’s social protection coverage remains low, with only 7 percent of children covered. UNICEF added that, “Coordination mechanisms are weak, leading to fragmentation and inefficiency”. This was unveiled at the 3rd Edition of the Social Protection Cross Learning summit held on June 28. The…
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has criticised the Nigerian government for prioritising other sectors over the teaching profession, which they believe is the foundation for the development of all other fields. The National President of NUT, Audu Amba, expressed his concerns during a meeting in Abuja on Thursday where he called on the Federal…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has approved the disbursement of student loan to successful applicants. NELFUND held its inaugural board meeting on Wednesday, marking a milestone in its mission to support students with financial aid. Under the leadership of its Chairman, Mr Jim Ovia, the board approved the immediate disbursement of student loans to successful…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced a 14-day postponement of the application process for student loans from state-owned tertiary institutions due to low data submissions. The applications, which were supposed to begin on June 25, will now start on July 10, 2024. In a statement by the head of media and public relations,…
The Lagos State Ministry of Health (LSMOH) has issued precautionary measures to parents, guardians and schools as school resumes mid-term and Sallah break. This was confirmed on the official X platform of LSMOH on Wednesday where the ministry listed daily prerequisites for parents, guardians and schools to adhere as we curb the cholera outbreak. LSMOH…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) urges students to upload as it is set to publish the full list of institutions that have submitted their complete student data as requested by the agency. This was confirmed in a press statement by the agency on Thursday by the head of media and public relations, Nasir Ayitogo…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has accused the immediate past administration in Kano State of neglecting the education sector. The governor spoke in Kano while declaring a State of Emergency in Education in Kano He alleged that the past administration sold some public schools and converted others to private shops. With the support…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a total of ₦13 billion for the National Research Fund (NRF) and the provision of Central Multipurpose Laboratories in select universities nationwide. Education Minister, Professor Tahir Mamman, who disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja, expressed gratitude for this significant investment, stating, “President Tinubu’s approval of ₦5 billion for NRF…
