education

Music executive, Soso Soberekon has revealed the reason why he lost a life changing appointment.Soso Soberekon took to his Instagram page to reveal how he lost an appointment due to lack of a degree.In a question-and-answer session,…

The Minister of state for Education, Mr Chukuemeka Nwajiuba, on Thursday said Nigeria has more than 10 million out-of-school children, the highest in sub-Saharan Africa.Nwajiuba made this known at the…

Mr Oriyomi Ogunwale, the Team Lead at Eduplana on Friday called on the Federal Government to release the emergency fund to address the impact of COVID-19 on the education sector.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…

The Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Mr Clem Agba, has advocated for the inclusion of compulsory community service in secondary and tertiary education curricula in the country, to encourage a culture…

Malala Fund, a Non-Governmental Organization  (NGO), in a new report on girls education in the country amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, says girls in Nigeria faced distinct gender impact from the COVID-19 pandemic with over 50 per…

The Nasarawa State Government has set up a committee to work out modalities for the safe reopening of schools across the state.Hajiya Fatu Sabo, the state’s Commissioner of Education, Science, and Technology made the…

The Ministry of Basic Education in Anambra has approved the gradual reopening of schools in the state, in line with the ministry’s approved timetable for the completion of the 2019/2020 academic session.The Permanent Secretary…

Nigerian singer, Davido has revealed that he returned back to school to satisfy his father in order to concentrate on his career.During an Instagram Live chat as a guest artiste on Grammy Museum, Davido also assured fans that he will…

The Lagos State Government has directed Junior Secondary School (JSS) 3  students who are registered for National Examination Council (NECO) Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) to resume on Monday. SEE ALSO: COVID-19: Nigerian…

World Bank has approved a $150 million project aimed at boosting secondary education in rural Uganda. SEE ALSO: Nepotism and Incompetent Leadership is fueling Corruption in Nigeria - Former Emir Sanusi The international lender, in a…

The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), says it will partner a U.S. based organisation, Windsor Educational Services, to enhance access to quality education. SEE ALSO: Why Presidency Must Respond To Ndume's Claim About…

The Senate Committee on Army, on Tuesday, held a public hearing to consider the bill for the establishment of the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB), in Borno.The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, in a statement…

The Minister of State for Education, Mr Emeka Uwajiuba, on Monday said that no date had yet been  fixed for the reopening of schools across the country.SEE ALSO: Igbo people are the reason Nigeria has survived till date - Nnamdi Kanu…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presided over the virtual session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that those participating…

The nationwide schools' closures have disrupted learning and access to vital school provided services for a record number of students in Nigeria.On March 19th, 2020 a circular from the Federal Ministry of Education has…

Seoul Educational Authorities on Monday announced guidelines for school operations, as the country prepares to reopen schools with new coronavirus infections slowing down. SEE ALSO: NHRC Releases Guidelines for Protection of COVID-19…

The Lagos State Government on Saturday debunked a social media report on the resumption of schools for third term activities. SEE ALSO: COVID-19: Gombe Govt. Trains 50 Journalist Role Expected of Media Mr Kayode Abayomi, the Head, Public…

Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has promised to uplift the standard of education in the state.“God will not forgive me if after realising the decay in the sector, I leave office without doing anything,” Sule said on…

Nigerian singer, Harrysong has pleaded with President Buhari to stop borrowing money from other countries.The singer advised Buhari to invest in the education of the country’s citizens instead.He took to his Instagram page to advice…

Prof. Olarenwaju Fagbohun, Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU) has urged staff of the university to embrace the use of technology to deepen knowledge acquisition, especially during the lockdown. SEE ALSO: Police Tear Gas…

The CEO of FirstBank Dr. Adesola Adeduntan has announced that the Bank in partnership with government and other stakeholders is extending its attention to immediate needs in our society in the face of the widespread COVID-19 by putting in…

The Agwara Local Government Area of Niger has approved N1 million for the repayment of Joint Administrations and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination fees for 100 students in the area. SEE ALSO: Court Remands Herdsman for Alleged Kidnap…

KEFFES Rural Development Foundation (KRDF) has employed 104 teachers and health workers to address shortage in eight coastal communities in Southern Ijaw and Brass Local Government Areas of Bayelsa. SEE ALSO: Dangote announced…

Kaduna State Scholarship Board, says it has introduced a scholarship package for students with disabilities wishing to further their education.The Executive Secretary of the board, Malam Hassan Rilwan made the disclosure at a…

Kaduna State Government has reiterated its commitment to quality education, so as to improve its human capital and the state economy.The state Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza  Balarabe made the statement on Friday while delivering a keynote…