The (President Ahmed Bola) Tinubu administration’s renewed push for State Police has reopened one of the most consequential public policy debates in Nigeria’s democratic history. The proposal has gained momentum because it speaks directly to a painful reality confronting millions of Nigerians. The country’s security architecture is failing. Terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, violent...
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Management of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) has secured a funding of N2bn for the digitisation of its programmes in addition to being able to access grants from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) for various projects unlike in the past. Chairman of the Governing Council, Muiz Banire, announced...
The Federal Government has showcased Nigeria’s Digital National Education Management Information System (DNEMIS) on the global stage at the 2026 DHIS2 Annual Conference in Oslo, Norway, with the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, presenting Nigeria’s education digital transformation journey and positioning the country as a leading...
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has urged Nigerian students to adopt healthy lifestyles, proper hygiene, good nutrition and immunisation to protect their future and develop responsible leadership qualities.Alausa made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during the maiden edition of the Kid’s Dialogue Series, organised by the Federal...
A total of 58,187 candidates sat for the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) on Saturday for admission into Federal Government Colleges across Nigeria. The Registrar of the National Examinations Council (NECO), Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, disclosed this while monitoring the examination alongside the Minister of State for Education, Prof....
Federal Government has commended the smooth and credible conduct of the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) organised by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), particularly the successful introduction of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) model in selected centres across the country. Minister of State for Education,...
Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in the education sector through digital transformation, commences following the official delivery of a Monitoring Smart Boards Dashboard to the Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT UBEB). The initiative, powered by the...
Federal Government has identified teachers as the heartbeat of education system in every society. Minister of state for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at the occasion of the official handover ceremony of ICT equipment and materials to 15 teacher training institutions across six geo-...
Federal Ministry of Education has debunked as false and misleading a social media statement alleging suspension of the National Award Scholarship and dissolution of the Federal Scholarship Board. The clarification, which was made in a statement issued on Friday by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Education,...
Federal Government has concluded arrangements to hand over Information and Communication Technology (ICT), equipment and materials to 15 Federal and State Colleges of Education (COEs), under the Japanese Government support. The handover ceremony, which is scheduled to take place on June 2, 2026 in Abuja, falls under “The Project...
Federal Ministry of Education has condemned the abduction of students in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State and Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, describing the incidents as tragic and unacceptable. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa,, stated that attacks on schools and students are attacks on Nigeria’s...
Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Tinubu led administration to equipping Nigerian youths with globally relevant digital skills through the Digital Training Academy (DTA) programme. Speaking at the signing ceremony on the sidelines of Education World Forum (EWF) in London, Alausa described the...
In fulfillment of its commitment to the welfare and academic success of Nigerian students studying abroad, the Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of approved outstanding 2025 allowances to beneficiaries of the now terminated Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme in partner countries. The Director, Press and Public Relations,...
Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has showcased Successes recorded in the education sector under President Bola Tinubu saying they would impact generations to come. The minister spoke on Monday during a special roundtable session at the Education World Forum (EWF) in , London, United Kingdom, where he...
Minister of Education, Dr. Mauruf Tunji Alausa has disclosed that Nigeria Education Data Initiative (NEDI) is a strategic project aimed at transforming the nation’s education system through the establishment of a comprehensive Nigerian Education Databank. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja, during the NEDI National Stakeholders meeting, with the theme:...
Candidates seeking admission into Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes in Colleges of Education will no longer be required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced this on Monday during JAMB’s 2026 policy meeting in Abuja.Under the new guidelines, prospective students...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to expanding access to quality education, particularly with the establishment of the Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship in Bama, Borno State. Zulum made the commendation while reacting to the recent appointment of...
Federal Government has committed over N250 billion intervention aimed at tackling the long-standing student accommodation crisis across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday while inaugurating the Chairmen and members of Boards of Federal Ministry of Education agencies, reappointed Chief Executives...
Federal Ministry of Education has announced the appointment of Mr. Ikharo Attah as Special Adviser on Media and Communication in the Office of the Honourable Minister of Education Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa. In a statement by the Special Adviser (Strategy & Implementation, Lanre Lamina, on Monday in Abuja, the...
Federal Ministry of Education has clarified that the inclusion of the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship in the 2026 national budget does not indicate a reversal of the decision to discontinue new awards under the scheme. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, explained that the provision originates from the 2025...