Abuja – June 30, 2025 The Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, has appealed to stakeholders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) education sector to embrace constructive dialogue and a shared sense of responsibility in resolving the ongoing strike by primary school teachers. Speaking during a strategic engagement with education officials and relevant stakeholders in
Medical lecturers at the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, have commenced an indefinite strike in protest against the selection process for a new Vice Chancellor. The lecturers, under the aegis of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), College of Health Sciences, UNIUYO chapter, announced the industrial action on Monday, citing
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has denied allegations that it approved the admission of a graduate of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) currently at the centre of a controversy surrounding her academic credentials. In an official statement issued on Monday, JAMB clarified that after thorough verification, there was no official record
Abuja, Nigeria – June 29, 2025 The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, has reiterated the Fund’s unwavering commitment to driving educational development across the country through strategic financial interventions. Speaking on the progress of NELFUND’s initiatives, Mr. Sawyerr noted that several institutions have already benefited from the
The Ogun State Government has unveiled plans to construct a ₦2 billion ultra-modern auditorium and accompanying infrastructure projects at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta. Governor Dapo Abiodun made this known during an official visit to the institution on Tuesday, where he reiterated his administration’s commitment to enhancing educational infrastructure across the state. The new auditorium,
Lagos, Nigeria – June , 2025 Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to the development of sports across the state, announcing plans to further expand fencing as a structured sport within the state’s education system. Speaking at the just-concluded 23rd African Fencing Championships held at Charterhouse, Lekki, Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed
Abuja, June 28, 2025 – The Federal Government has congratulated Aare Afe Babalola and the entire Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) community following the institution’s historic inclusion in the top 100 of the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. In a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Education, ABUAD was praised for emerging
Lagos, Nigeria – June 28, 2025 The Governing Council of the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Oto/Ijanikin, has announced the promotion of Dr. Imran Adeleke to the prestigious rank of Professor of Information Systems. The promotion was approved following a rigorous review process that affirmed Dr. Adeleke’s academic excellence, research contributions, and years of
The Minister of Education this week received the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Nigeria, His Excellency Salem Saeed Musabbeh Al Mahyoubi Al Shamsi, on a courtesy visit that marked a significant stride toward deepening bilateral relations between both nations. During the high-level engagement, discussions focused on expanding partnerships between the education ministries of
Lagos, Nigeria – June 2025 — In a move aimed at improving the quality and regulation of education in private and mission-owned schools, the Lagos State Government has inaugurated a 17-member committee tasked with drafting and implementing a comprehensive policy for non-state schools. The committee, which comprises education experts, policy advisors, representatives from private school
