Category: Education

The Federal Government has launched a landmark initiative aimed at recognising and rewarding outstanding academic research among students in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, with prizes of up to ₦20 million for exceptional works. The programme, known as the Nigeria National Laureate Annual Prize, was approved as part of efforts to reposition the country’s education sector towards innovation, research excellence, and knowledge-driven development. Announcing the initiative on Tuesday, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, described the scheme as a strategic intervention designed to elevate scholarly achievement and promote commercially viable…

The Federal Government has unveiled a ₦2.2 billion funding boost for student-led enterprises, awarding grants to 45 outstanding ventures at the 2026 Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) Finalist Bootcamp and Awards Ceremony in Lagos. The event, held at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) office in Ikoyi, marked the culmination of a rigorous selection process that saw 45 winners emerge from 65 finalists, following detailed evaluation by a 12-member panel of experts. Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister of Education, Moruf Tunji Alausa, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming…

The Federal Government has unveiled the Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Incubation Certification (EIBIC) Programme, a strategic initiative aimed at transforming Nigerian students into job creators and drivers of economic growth. The programme, launched by the Federal Ministry of Education on March 27, 2026, is designed to equip students with practical entrepreneurial skills and the capacity to establish sustainable businesses even before graduation. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, described the initiative as a significant step toward repositioning Nigeria’s education system to focus on innovation, enterprise…

The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to attract private sector and global investment into Nigeria’s education sector as part of a broader strategy to accelerate reforms and boost national productivity, innovation, and inclusive economic growth. Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, made this known at a CEO Breakfast Roundtable on Private Sector and Philanthropy Dialogue on Education held in Lagos. The engagement was convened under the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI), a key plank of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The roundtable brought together…

The Federal Ministry of Education has shortlisted 65 student innovators from a pool of 30,639 applicants across 404 tertiary institutions nationwide for the final stage of the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), a flagship initiative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu aimed at boosting innovation and entrepreneurship among Nigerian students. The initiative underscores the depth of creativity and entrepreneurial potential within Nigeria’s academic community, with participants developing scalable solutions across sectors critical to national development. Announcing the development, the Minister of Education, Maruf Olatunji Alausa, described the programme as a strategic…

The Federal Government has announced plans to abolish the common entrance examination for pupils transitioning from primary to junior secondary school, replacing it with a Continuous Assessment (CA) system. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos. He explained that the proposed CA system would track pupils’ academic performance from primary one and remain valid even if they transfer between schools. According to the minister, the reform is part of broader efforts to address gaps in access to secondary education. He revealed that…

The Federal Government has secured a landmark partnership with Coventry University to establish a campus in Nigeria, marking a major step toward expanding access to globally recognised education within the country. The Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, noted that the initiative will see the UK institution set up operations in Alaro City, where Nigerian students can earn internationally accredited degrees without leaving the country. Minister of Education, Maruf Olatunji Alausa, is currently in the United Kingdom alongside President Bola Ahmed…

The Federal Ministry of Education has received multiple accolades in recognition of its commitment to service delivery, accountability, and institutional excellence at the SERVICOM Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) Awards. At the ceremony, the Ministry was honoured with a Special Recognition Award by the SERVICOM Office of the Presidency under the #SERVICOMWORKSHERE initiative. The award acknowledges the Ministry’s sustained efforts in bridging the gap between government and citizens through improved service delivery. The Ministry also emerged as the second-best performing Ministerial SERVICOM Unit (MSU), alongside commendation for maintaining high service…

The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education Nigeria, Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, has called for strict adherence to procurement regulations within the ministry, warned directors and officials against any breach of due process in the handling of government contracts. Enitan gave the directive while presiding over a meeting of the Ministerial Tenders Board in Abuja, where he urged directors and board members to uphold the highest standards of diligence, transparency and accountability in all procurement processes. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press…