Category: Education

BUK students laud Senator Barau as 1,052 benefit from Scholarship Scheme

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Students of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), have applauded the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, for awarding scholarships to 1,052 undergraduates drawn from the 13 local government areas of Kano North Senatorial District. The scholarship scheme was formally launched on Tuesday at the Convocation Arena of BUK, where each beneficiary received ₦50,000 to support their academic pursuits across various fields of study.   The intervention come a day after another 1,000 students under Senator Barau’s undergraduate scholarship programme were matriculated at the Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State.…

FUDMA matriculates 1,000 beneficiaries of Senator Barau’s scholarship programme

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Katsina State, on Monday matriculated 1,000 undergraduate beneficiaries of the scholarship programme initiated by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, CFR, FCNA.   The colourful ceremony, held at the university campus in Dutsin-Ma, attracted dignitaries including the Managing Director of the North West Development Commission (NWDC), Professor Abdullahi Shehu Maaji; Chief of Staff to the Deputy Senate President, Professor Muhammad Ibn Abdallah; and Special Adviser on Women Affairs, Hajiya Yardada Maikano Bichi, among others.   The initiative, driven through the Barau…

NITDA trains 3,600 Teachers, unveils Master Trainers to strengthen Digital literacy in schools

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has stepped up efforts to transform Nigeria’s education sector through its flagship Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) initiative, equipping thousands of teachers with essential digital skills. On September 18, 2025, the Agency launched a two-day physical training programme in Abuja for teachers drawn from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The programme followed two weeks of intensive virtual sessions that had already empowered 3,600 teachers nationwide with foundational digital knowledge, laying the groundwork for hands-on training in Abuja.   The…

NECO releases 2025 SSCE results, 60% of candidates secure 5 credits as malpractice cases drop

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal, with 818,492 candidates representing 60.26 per cent securing five credits and above, including Mathematics and English.   NECO Registrar, Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, announced the results on Wednesday at a press briefing in Minna, Niger State. He disclosed that out of the 1,358,339 candidates who sat for the June/July examination, 1,144,496 candidates, representing 84.26 per cent, recorded five credits and above, irrespective of English and Mathematics.   According to him, a total of…

2009 Agreement: ASUU Branches meet over NEC resolutions, next line of action looms

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed its branches nationwide to convene congresses to deliberate on the outcome of its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja.   ASUU President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, said branch chairpersons who attended the NEC meeting have returned to brief their members before any public announcement is made.   “Our procedure is that once there is a NEC meeting, branch chairpersons will go back and brief their members on the outcome. We can only go public after our members have received briefing…

Dilapidated Schools in Oyo State: A Call for Urgent Government Intervention – Ratibi Muslim Primary and College as a Case Study

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Education is the bedrock of every society, and the condition of our schools is a reflection of the value we place on the future of our children. It is with deep concern that I draw the attention of the Oyo State Government, stakeholders in the education sector, and the general public to the alarming state of public primary and secondary schools across the state.   A striking example is Ratibi Muslim Primary and Secondary School, located in Ibadan. Once a center of learning and community pride, the school faces severe…

Dabiri-Erewa hails Nigerian Teen Abidoye for Record-Breaking A-Level Law Result in UK

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated 18-year-old Abiola Abidoye for setting a record with the highest A-Level result in Law in the United Kingdom. In a statement signed by Mr. Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocol at NiDCOM, Dabiri-Erewa described Abidoye’s exceptional achievement as “a source of immense pride to Nigeria and the diaspora,” adding that his dedication and passion for learning should serve as inspiration to young Nigerians worldwide. She noted that Abidoye’s feat reinforces Nigeria’s positive global…

NOA applauds Imo State’s ban on lavish graduation parties for young pupils

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has hailed the Imo State Government for banning extravagant graduation parties for pupils in nursery, primary, and junior secondary schools, described the move as a bold step toward curbing excesses and instilling discipline among young learners. Director General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, in a statement on Monday, said the trend of lavish school celebrations fosters unrealistic expectations of instant reward, encourages a culture of extravagance, and places undue financial pressure on parents who are often compelled to fund what he called a wasteful and…

TMSG hails Tinubu’s Economic Reforms as TETFund records N1.6trn collection

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has said that the landmark ₦1.6 trillion received by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for 2024 is a clear testimony of the economic resurgence being recorded under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.   TMSG noted that the figure, generated from the 3% education tax on company profits, is unprecedented in the history of the agency, surpassing the combined ₦1.024 trillion received over a five-year period between 2019 and 2023.   In a statement signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, the…

FG unveils N10m Support Fund for Tertiary Institution Staff

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has launched the Presidential Initiative on Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a welfare scheme aimed at providing financial assistance to both academic and non-academic staff of Nigeria’s universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, in a statement, said the initiative is another testament to President Bola Tinubu’s vision of progressive investment in education and the welfare of those who drive the sector. He noted that TISSF reflected the administration’s commitment to improving staff well-being and…