Dr. Obatomi Alalade, a consultant physicalist has highlighted the disturbing rates of bullying among Nigerian adolescents, with figures ranging from 21% to as high as 82%. Alalade said this on Friday at a weekly interaction forum on X space organised by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s (NDLEA) and monitored by our correspondent. Speaking on…
Kudos to the Edo State Government for pioneering honour for teachers at long last, regardless. Interestingly, this initiative, a revolutionary programme that will reward and motivate teachers to improve basic education. A commendable step towards changing the long held notion that the rewards of teachers is not here on earth, but rather in Heaven- (where…
Nigeria has the highest number of out-of-school children in the world. The country is facing a staggering crisis in its education sector, particularly in the northern region, where the number of out-of-school children has reached alarming levels with over 10.5 million children aged 5-14 not attending school. Juliet Jacob delves into the far-reaching implications of…
The Federal Government has begun a major review of Nigeria’s Post Literacy Curriculum for Adult and Non-Formal Education, aiming to enhance literacy levels and improve access to quality education for millions of adults across the country. Speaking at a workshop in Abuja, Professor Akpama Ibor, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Mass Literacy (NMEC),…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that it has disbursed a total of N11,047,793,949.80 in loans to students across tertiary institutions in the country. A statement on the NELFUND’s official X page on Wednesday revealed that 98 institutions, spanning across all geopolitical zones, are now benefiting from the student…
The Nigerian Academy of Education (NAE) has called for the Federal Government to cease directly managing of secondary schools across the country. This proposal was made on Wednesday during the 38th Annual Congress in Abuja, where NAE President, Professor Kabiru Isyaku, highlighted the urgent need for reform in the education sector. In his keynote address,…
Sultan Rabiu Members of the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, staged a peaceful protest on Wednesday, demanding the release of their withheld salaries and arrears of allowances from the Federal Government. The protesters, carrying placards with various messages, gathered on campus to express their frustration, vowing to continue…
The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to resolve key issues or face an indefinite strike. The union made the announcement during a peaceful protest in Borno State on Wednesday. NAAT President, Comrade Ibeji Nwokoma, expressed deep frustration over the Ministry of Finance’s refusal to release salaries…
In a recent cabinet reshuffle, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Dr. Olatunji Alaussa as the new Minister of Education, following the dismissal of Prof. Tahir Mamman and four other cabinet members on October 23. The Education sector was entangled in challenges and controversies over the past the one year that marked Mamman’s tenure. President Tinubu…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has initiated a student-focused campaign across Gombe and Bauchi to promote emergency readiness. Targeting secondary schools, the campaign aims to equip young people with practical skills to manage crises effectively. NEMA announced on its official X handle on Monday that the Gombe Operations Office spearheaded an initiative at Government…
