Category: Education

The Federal Ministry of Education has formalised a strategic partnership with Institute of Technical Education Education Services (ITEES) of Singapore to strengthen Nigeria’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system. In a statement on Thursday, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the ministry, Folasade Boriowo, said the agreement was signed during a ceremony linking officials in Abuja and Singapore, with Nigeria represented by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and Singapore represented by ITEES. Boriowo explained that the collaboration builds on engagements initiated during the 2025…

The Federal Government has inaugurated the principal officers of newly established federal tertiary institutions and the leadership of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) in a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s higher education system. The inauguration, led by the Honourable Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, at the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja, covered leadership appointments for the Federal University of Science and Technology Epe in Epe and the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic Abuja. According to Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal…

The Federal Government has commended Babagana Umara Zulum for strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Borno State following the graduation of about 3,000 trainees from nine Vocational Enterprise Institutes and Centres across the state. The commendation was conveyed in a statement on Sunday by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, who said the initiative marked a significant boost to skills development and youth empowerment in the state. According to the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, the programme…

The Great Ife Alumni Association has applauded the appointment of Adejare Bello as the new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Global President of the association, Leye Bunmi Falode, alongside the Global Publicity Secretary, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, described Bello’s appointment as well-deserved, noting that he brings to the position a wealth of experience in law, legislation, diplomacy and public service. The alumni body said Bello’s distinguished career as a lawyer, legislator, diplomat and seasoned politician made him a…

The Federal Government has clarified reports surrounding the decision of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to amend the Act governing the Nigerian Postgraduate Medical College, stressing that a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree will not replace or be considered equivalent to a medical fellowship. In a statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, said the Council’s approval allows the College to seek accreditation from the National Universities Commission to award PhD degrees…

The Federal Government has launched a new digital platform aimed at protecting the credibility of Nigeria’s education system and tackling certificate fraud across tertiary institutions. In a statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, announced the deployment of the Nigeria Education Repository and Data Bank (NERD) during a National Capacity Building Programme for institutional representatives. He described the platform as critical national infrastructure designed to secure, digitise and authenticate academic records nationwide.…