President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing into law the bills establishing three significant federal tertiary institutions in the South-East region, describing the move as a bold step toward inclusive governance and regional development. Akpabio, in a statement issued through his Special Adviser on Media
Abuja, Nigeria June 18, 2025 — In a bid to advance student welfare and deepen inclusive education across Nigeria, the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, has expressed the Federal Government’s readiness to partner with the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on key social initiatives affecting students nationwide. The minister
Abuja, June 17, 2025 – The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated a strategic dialogue with Loughborough University, United Kingdom, aimed at fostering structural transformation and rebuilding existing systems within Nigeria’s education sector. During a courtesy visit by a delegation from Loughborough University, the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Professor Swaibu Sa’id Ahmad, affirmed
Abuja, Nigeria – June 16, 2025 — Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Olanipekun “Ola” Olukoyede, today addressed a select group of university students, urging them to become proactive heroes in the fight against corruption and cybercrime. He made the appeal during a sensitization programme at the EFCC headquarters in
June 16, 2025 – Abuja, Nigeria The Federal Government has formally launched a nationwide Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Empowerment Programme aimed at equipping over 30,000 Nigerian youths with practical skills for economic self-reliance and productivity. The program, flagged off in Abuja, is part of the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda and is
Abuja, Nigeria – June 16, 2025The Chief Executive Officer of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), Dr. Aminu Mohammed, has confirmed that trade placements for vocational skills—such as solar maintenance, tailoring, and other technical disciplines—will be strictly based on candidates’ performance scores and demonstrated aptitude. Speaking on Monday, Dr. Mohammed emphasized the Board’s
Abuja, Nigeria – June 16, 2025In a bold push to transform Nigeria’s technical education landscape, Dr. Olodo of the Federal Science and Technical College (FSTC) Orozo has commended the latest NABTEB-led initiative, describing it as a game-changer for the nation’s youth. Speaking during a capacity-building session at the college, Dr. Olodo highlighted that the programme
Abuja, Nigeria – June 16, 2025In a major breakthrough for Nigeria’s education sector, the country successfully conducted its first-ever National Common Entrance Examination into Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Class 1 on June 14, with over 29,000 candidates participating nationwide. The milestone marks a deliberate and strategic shift by the Federal Government to
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has etched its name in history as the winner of the first-ever ECOWAS Court of Justice Moot Court Competition, held in Niger State. The institution’s Faculty of Law emerged tops after a fiercely contested battle of intellect and advocacy among eight participating universities, walking away with a grand prize of
Abuja, Nigeria – June 15, 2025 The Ministry of Education has commended the exemplary management of the National Common Entrance Exam for Unity Schools, which saw approximately 64,000 candidates take part in the examination in a remarkably smooth and well-organized manner. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Chinedu Okafor,
