Category: Education

FG unveils 12-Year Basic Education Model, Scraps JSS and SSS

Emporium Reporters

The Federal Government has announced a significant overhaul of Nigeria’s education system, unveiled a new 12-year compulsory basic education model. This reform, which replaced the existing 6-3-3-4 system, will integrate secondary education into basic education, providing uninterrupted schooling for students up to the age of 16.   Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, made the announcement at the 2025 National Council on Education (NCE) meeting in Abuja, attended by Education Commissioners from all 36 states, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and key stakeholders. The new structure eliminated the Junior Secondary…

Tinubu Axes UNIAbuja, UNN VCs, Overhauls Leadership at Federal Universities

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made sweeping leadership changes at several federal universities, including the University of Abuja (now Yakubu Gowon University) and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). The changes, which are effective immediately, aimed to revitalize governance and academic standards in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector.   At Yakubu Gowon University, President Tinubu dissolved the entire governing council and removed Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi from her position as Vice-Chancellor. In her place, Professor Lar Patricia Manko has been appointed as Acting Vice-Chancellor for a six-month term, with the stipulation…

Edo Govt seeks community support to safeguard Children’s well-being

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo State Government, through its Ministry of Education, has issued a call to parents, guardians, traditional rulers, neighbors, landlords, and civil organizations to actively support every child in their community, even beyond school hours. This appeal is aimed at ensuring that children feel valued and protected in their homes and surrounding environments.   Dr. Emmanuel Paddy Iyamu, the Commissioner for Education, stressed the importance of treating every child with the same care and attention one would give their own. He believes that this mindset will help significantly reduce instances…

Dabiri-Erewa urges Great Ife Alumni to support institutional development

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon Dr.Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has called on alumni of Obafemi Awolowo University (Great Ife) to give back to their alma mater as a way of fostering its growth and development.   Dabiri-Erewa, a proud alumni of the then University of Ife (Class of 1983), made this appeal in Abuja while receiving the newly elected executive members of the Great Ife Alumni Association, Abuja Chapter.   Expressing her delight at the visit, she commended the association for its dedication to the institution’s progress and…

Gov Okpebholo inaugurates AAU Governing Council, charges Members to restore institution’s Glory

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has inaugurated the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, with a strong call for the restoration of the institution’s lost academic excellence. The inauguration ceremony took place at the New Festival Hall of the Government House in Benin City on Tuesday, 4th February, 2025.   Governor Okpebholo emphasized that education is the bedrock of development, and AAU has a pivotal role to play in advancing the state’s educational and developmental goals. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the university’s revival, highlighting significant…

Senator Barau awards 1,000 Scholarships, establishes 7 University Study Centres in Kano

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has announced a scholarship programme for 1,000 students in Kano Central and Kano South to pursue degree programmes in ICT-related fields. The initiative, facilitated through the Barau I. Jibrin Foundation (BIJF), aims to enhance access to higher education in the state.   The scholarship beneficiaries will be the pioneer students of seven newly established study centres of the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State. These centres, set up in Kano Central and South Senatorial Districts, were established in collaboration with the university’s…

Edo SUBEB launches investigation as fire razes Classrooms at Okaro Primary School

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A fire outbreak over the weekend has destroyed a block of classrooms at Okaro Primary School, Urhonigbe, Edo State, prompting an urgent response from the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). Authorities confirmed that the incident occurred outside school hours, ensuring no students or staff were harmed. However, the inferno caused significant damage to school property. Following the incident, the Executive Chairman of Edo SUBEB, Barr. Mrs. Onomen Goodness Briggs, deployed a high-level fact-finding team to assess the destruction and recommend immediate interventions. The delegation, led by Mrs. Angela…

UBEC, ONSA collaborate on school safety, access to Basic Education

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The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has met with the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, in his office, to discuss strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing educational access and security in Nigeria.   A statement on Sunday in Abuja by the Head of Public Relations and Protocol of UBEC, Mr. David Apeh, said the engagement focused on strategies to address challenges such as the safety of schools, particularly in vulnerable regions, and the promotion of equitable education for all children   According to the…

UNIFEMGA to honour Yusuf Ali, 28 Others at 2025 National Honors Day in Ilorin

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA) will honor 29 distinguished members for their outstanding achievements in professional and humanitarian fields at its 15th National Honors Day, scheduled for Saturday, February 8, 2025.   According to a statement by the association’s Public Relations Officer, Ibraheem Fagbenro, the event will take place at Bovina-View Hotel, Ilorin, Kwara State.   The highlight of the event will be the conferment of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award on Professor Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN, a renowned legal luminary, Pro-Chancellor, and Chairman of the Governing…

JAMB suspends Law Admissions in KWASU, Seven Other Universities

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the suspension of admissions into the Law programme at Kwara State University (KWASU) and seven other universities for the 2025/2026 academic session.   JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, citing the decision of the Council of Legal Education (CLE) to suspend the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme in the affected institutions.   The universities affected by the suspension included:   1. Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State   2. Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State  …