Category: Education

The Grand Chief Imam of Oyo Land, Sheikh Al-Imam Barrister Bilal Husayn Akinola Akeugberu, has paid a courtesy visit to the management of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, where he held a warm and productive meeting with the Vice Chancellor. The visit, which took place on January 29, 2026, in Oyo State, was described as mutual and cordial, providing an opportunity for meaningful engagement on issues of common interest, particularly the role of education, moral values, and spiritual guidance in building a progressive and harmonious society. During…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on state governments to change the names of schools taken over from religious bodies, argued that such a move would reinforce public ownership and reduce religious influence in the education sector. In a press statement issued on Monday, January 26, 2026, and signed by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Islamic human rights group said retaining the original religious names of government-controlled schools encourages entitlement claims by former owners. According to MURIC, the continued use of mission-based names has contributed to recurring…

The Ondo State Government and the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), have expressed readiness to partner with the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) to advance space science, technology, and manpower development for sustainable national growth. The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Mr Olayide Adelami, made this known while hosting the Director General of NASRDA, Dr Matthew Olumide Adepoju, on behalf of the Executive Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, during the Director General’s official visit to the state. Mr Adelami commended Dr Adepoju for his strategic and effective leadership…

The Federal Government has unveiled a new policy framework aimed at reducing the cost of education for parents, improving learning outcomes, and promoting environmental sustainability through the use of reusable, high-quality textbooks in schools across the country. The policy, jointly issued by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id, formed part of ongoing reforms to reposition Nigeria’s education sector and ease the financial burden on families. Under the new framework, priority is placed on standardised and durable…

Championing Global Education Through Strategic Institutional Linkages Written: Dr. Adamu Muhammad Wakili Registrar, IHERIS University, Togo In an increasingly interconnected world, the barriers that once confined education within geographic and cultural borders are rapidly dissolving. The global landscape of learning is transforming, and at the heart of this evolution stands a visionary leader whose commitment to educational integration transcends national boundaries: Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, founder of the MAAUN Group of Universities. With a mission rooted in excellence, relevance, and international collaboration, Prof. Gwarzo has pioneered a model of higher…