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Holders of Higher National Diplomas (HND) will now be eligible for employment as lecturers in Nigerian Polytechnics, according to Prof. Idris Mohammed Bugaje, the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). This update comes as part of the newly approved schemes of service for polytechnics. Prof. Bugaje made this announcement on Wednesday […]
Over 100,000 students who have applied for loans under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) will receive approvals within three weeks, according to official statements. NELFUND spokesperson, Mr. Nasir Ayiyogo, told Vanguard that the application process is proceeding smoothly. “The applications are ongoing smoothly. No loan has been disbursed yet, but applicants will start receiving […]
Kano, May 25, 2024 — The National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), successfully concluded a 5-day training workshop on effective school management in the 21st century. The workshop, held at the Alfurqan e-library in Kano, began on Monday, May 20, 2024, and attracted representatives […]
The Zamfara State government has settled over ₦3 billion in unpaid Senior Secondary Schools Examination (SSCE) fees, a debt inherited from the previous administration. State Commissioner for Science and Technical Education, Wadatau Madawaki, disclosed this during a press briefing in Gusau on Tuesday. “This is one of the greatest achievements recorded by Governor Dauda Lawal’s […]
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, will declare a state of emergency in the education sector on Tuesday. This initiative aims to ensure quality education for all in Kano and accelerate efforts to improve educational services. The announcement was made in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, on Sunday. Tofa stated, “The governor, fulfilling […]
Mrs. T.A.Y. Lawson, the Branch Controller for Ekiti, West Africa Examinations Council (WAEC), announced that the nationwide strike scheduled to begin on Monday will not disrupt the ongoing examinations in Ekiti State or nationwide. In a letter titled “Notice of Commencement of Indefinite Strike by NLC and TUC,” reference number EK/BC/SC/EXAM/07/Vol.1/89, Mrs. Lawson informed Principals […]
The Federal Government has announced that it has trained 10,000 teachers and educators in preparation for the launch of 37 “smart schools” across the country. Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, made this announcement at the inauguration of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Digital Resource Centre (DRC) in Abuja. According to the News Agency […]
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and the All Nigeria Conference of Principals of Public Schools (ANCOPPS) have condemned the reintroduction of the old national anthem. President Bola Tinubu signed a bill from the National Assembly on Wednesday for the return of the colonial-era national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” Observers noted that the decision […]
The website of the student loan fund has received over 60,000 visitors since its launch, according to Akintunde Sawyerr, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. Sawyerr reported that over 90% of federal institutions have submitted their student lists, with only two federal universities and […]
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing education, describing it as a key enabler of social mobility and opportunities. Speaking at the combined third and fourth convocation ceremony of the Federal University Gusau, Lawal announced plans to increase the state’s budget allocation for education, aiming to reach the recommended 25-30% […]