Category: Education

NITDA partners Ministry of Education to Drive Digital Literacy across Nigeria’s Schools

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has launched an ambitious initiative to embed digital literacy across all levels of Nigeria’s education system.   The partnership, unveiled during a courtesy visit to the Honorable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, by the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, and his management team, seek to prepare Nigerian youth for a digital-driven future.   As part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the initiative targeted 70% digital literacy in the short term and…

MAPOLY Alumni celebrates Dr. Jolaoso’s appointment as Rector

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) Muslim Alumni Association (MAPAMA) has praised the appointment of Architect (Dr.) Adekoyejo Babatunde Jolaoso as the new Rector of the institution. The association expressed confidence in his ability to lead MAPOLY to greater heights, citing his exceptional academic qualifications, extensive experience, and dedication to excellence.   In a press statement signed by Tajudeen Balogun, Head of MAPAMA’s Media and Publicity Committee, on behalf of the National President, Prince Taofeek Oyeniyi, the association commended Dr. Jolaoso’s dedication, brilliance, and productivity, describing his selection as a testament…

Dissecting Un-accessed UBEC Grants, By Abubakar Yusuf

Abubakar Yusuf

The issue of lackadaisical approach to assessing grants by state governments has become recurring, particularly when it comes to grants jointly funded by federal and sub national level.   In the last seven years , the federal government through Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC has been battling with states over glaring refusal to access the quarterly / yearly available grants made available by the federal government through counterpart funding to promote both Basic and Junior Secondary Schools Education.   This was happening at a time government at the national level…

Make Oyo Education utmost priority — MURIC tells Gov Makinde

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Gov Seyi Makinde led administration has been charged to make education a matter of utmost priority. The call was made by the leading human rights group in Nigeria, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) following the recent reports on the education sector in the State. In a statement circulated to the media on Wednesday, 27th November 2024. The State Ambassador and Secretary General of the Muslim Rights Concern MURIC Oyo State Chapter called for urgent proactive measures to ensure proper access to education in the State.   The full message reads:…

Gov Okpebholo inspects schools, frowns at deplorable conditions of facilities

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, embarked on inspection of schools in the State, where he frowned at the dilapidated structures as well as the poor sanitary, security and learning conditions in the schools. The Governor who was accompanied on the tour by the Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Paddy Iyamu and other top government functionaries, visited Eweka Primary School Obazagbon, Oroma Primary School Amagba; Amagba secondary school; and Uyiosa Primary School Uzebu; all in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. Governor Okpebholo wondered the…

Ireland’s Ambassador reiterates support for ASE University

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Ireland’s Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Mr Peter Ryan, has expressed his commitment to supporting African School of Economics (ASE), the Pan-African University of Excellence, in achieving its vision. The Ambassador made this commitment while paying a courtesy visit to the management of the University on Wednesday November 20, 2024 at the ASE Campus, Abuja. Ambassador Ryan noted that his country was ready to explore potential collaborations and partnerships with ASE with a view to achieving such shared goals of promoting education, entrepreneurship, and cultural exchange between Irish universities and…

ILLEC Nupe Language marks Eight years of Establishment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

On 19th November, 2016, Nupe Language began in a Classroom. The journey was like a nightmare. Manarakis intention was to get at least few people to join his four younger sisters to learn Nupe Language. To his surprised, a lot of people came to learn from him from various places. Professor Tswanya the then Vice Chancellor of IBBU Lapai was the first Professor to believe in his dream. He gave him some money to buy teaching materials. He confessed that his prophecy on Nupe Language is already failed. A young…

FG releases withheld salaries of varsity workers

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University College Hospital UCH Ibadan

The Federal Government has released funds to settle outstanding salaries owed to members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities and pay benefits to retirees under the Nigerian Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme.Oil and gas internship   Bawa Mokwa, Director, Press and Public Relations, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation confirmed in a statement on Saturday.   According to him, payments to NASU members have commenced, with many already confirming receipt.   The statement read, “The Federal Government has released funds for payment of withheld salary…

NIGERIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM: OVERVIEW AND INSIGHT By Bola Bakare

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Our education system should be a peculiar format that suits our demands on students for the general progress of Nigeria. We can learn from great nations with good education policies that’s in tandem with what we have for ultimate achievement. A cursory look at the Japanese and Montessori models as case studies is quite apt. The Japanese education system is renowned for its rigorous academic standards, discipline, and innovative approaches with a comprehensive overview Primary Education Ages 6-12, Junior High School Ages 13-15, High School Ages 16-18, Higher Education Ages…

NITDA, Ministry Of Education partner on advancing Digital Literacy Curriculum In Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a significant move aimed at fostering the development of a digitally savvy generation, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) have partnered to advance the digital literacy curriculum in Nigeria. This collaboration is part of a broader initiative to equip Nigerian students with the necessary skills to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital economy.   The Director General of NITDA Kashifu Inuwa during a media interview at the 68th Meeting of the National Council on Education (NCE), articulated the critical mandate given…