Airtel, UNICEF to connect 100,000 children to digital education in Nigeria
Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications in partnership with UNICEF on Wednesday said it was set to roll out a digital learning initiative to […]
Education
Bingham University’s Prof C.S.S Bello, elected Fellow Nigerian Academy of Medicine
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Prof Cornelius S. S Bello was recently inducted as a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Medicine. He was elected […]
Access to education dominates discourse as Kaduna marks International Day of the Girl-Child
By EDDY OCHIGBO, Kaduna- Worried by the plight of the girl child in the country, concerned citizens in Kaduna state, have called on the state […]
ASUU to call off 8-month-old strike – National President
The President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, has said that the union will soon call off its eight-month-old strike. […]
Why teachers’ reward should start from earth By FUNMILAYO ADEYEMI
Teachers worldwide play a critical role in the formation of the behaviour patterns and by extension, the future of young persons. Therefore, the role of […]
FG’s Smart Education Programme consistent with global best practices – UBEC
The Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Hamid Bobboyi, says the 37 smart schools the Federal Government is building are consistent with world […]
Kebbi to revamp schools’ infrastructure with World Bank funds – Bagudu
Kebbi Governor, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, says the state government will use funds provided under a World Bank assisted programme, AGILE, to revamp schools infrastructure across […]
At Malam-Fatori: Zulum unhappy with poor teaching , relocates 362 school pupils to Maiduguri
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Thursday travelled to Malam-Fatori, the headquarters of Abadam Local Government Area, located along the […]
FG allocates N470 bn for revitalisation of tertiary institutions
President Muhammadu Buhari says the Federal Government has allocated N470 billion for revitalisation of tertiary institutions in the country in 2023. Buhari said this when […]
Zulum extends Borno teachers’ retirement age to 65 years
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has approved an extension of teachers retirement age from 60 to 65 years in the […]
Court sets Friday to rule on ASUU’s request to appeal Industrial Court’s order
The Court of Appeal will rule on Friday in an application by ASUU seeking its permission to appeal against an order of the National Industrial […]
UNILAG appoints Adekoje Adekunle as new bursar
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The Governing Council of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has appointed Mrs Oluwafunmilola Adekunle as the new bursar of the […]
Court to hear ASUU’s appeal seeking stay of Industrial Court ruling Thursday
The Court of Appeal has fixed Thursday to entertain the suit filed by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) seeking a stay of execution […]
FG completes process on reviewed remuneration package for teachers
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Federal government through the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission has completed work on the reviewed remuneration package for teachers […]
ASÙU Strike: Buhari meets Gbajabiamila, pledges to look into Reps’ recommendations
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja met behind closed door with the leadership of the House of Representatives over the ongoing strike by the […]
No nation develops without adequate investment in education- Jega
Prof. Attahiru Jega, a former Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Tuesday said that no nation developed without adequate and appropriate investment in education […]
FG breaks ASUU’s rank, registers two academic unions
The Federal Government on Tuesday broke the ranks of The Academic Staff Union Of Universities (ASUU) when it registered two unions in the university system. […]
Teachers’ Day: NUT urges governors to pay salary arrears
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) on Tuesday called on governors that were owing teachers salary arrears to use their remaining months in office to […]
London conference urges Nigeria to upscale investment in education
A London conference on Monday told the Nigerian government to upscale its investment in education to pull the West African country out of endemic poverty. […]
ASUU strike: Nasarawa Varsity directs students to return to school
Students Union Government (SUG) of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) has urged students to heed to the resumption call of the management of the […]