Category: Education

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

Emporium Reporters

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…

FG slams 7-Year freeze on new Federal Tertiary Institutions to tackle Under-Enrolment, Waste

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The Federal Government has placed a seven-year ban on the creation of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country. The decision was taken at Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.   Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, who briefed State House correspondents after the meeting, said the moratorium would enable the government to focus on rehabilitating decayed infrastructure, recruiting and training qualified lecturers, and improving the capacity of existing institutions. He described the current expansion…

NIDCOM celebrates Gbubemi Kevin Akpornor’s Global Academic Excellence

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has congratulated Mr. Gbubemi Kevin Akpornor for his outstanding academic achievements, described him as an inspiration to young Nigerians worldwide.   In a statement signed by NIDCOM’s Head of Media and Public Relations, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the Chairman/CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, commended Akpornor’s accomplishment as a testament to the brilliance, resilience, and excellence of Nigerians excelling across the globe.   Akpornor, a graduate of Delta State University, recently obtained a Master’s degree in Renewable Energy Management from Cranfield University, United Kingdom. His academic pursuit was…

MURIC urges Tinubu, Northern Governors to honour Nigeria’s Teen English Champion ,Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Northern governors to publicly celebrate Nafisa Abdullah Aminu, a 17-year-old student from Yobe State, who recently emerged as the global best in English language skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom. The call was made in a statement issued on Wednesday, 6th August 2025, by the Executive Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola. Nafisa defeated over 20,000 students from 69 countries, including the United Kingdom, in the global English language competition, earning…

Education Ministry debunks allegations against UBEC Executive Secretary, reaffirms confidence in leadership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Ministry of Education has strongly debunked what it described as a “sponsored smear campaign” against the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, declared full confidence in her leadership and integrity.   In a statement released on Tuesday, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, said the Ministry’s attention had been drawn to libellous media reports circulated by an unregistered group under the name Education Rights Activists Coalition (ERAC).   The group had accused Garba of administrative misconduct and disregard for the rule…

WAEC releases 2025 WASSCE Results, addresses concerns over Night-Time Exams …. Candidates directed to check performance online

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates.   In a public announcement made on Monday, August 4, 2025, through its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the examination body confirmed that all candidates who sat for the 2025 exams can now access their results online.   “The West African Examinations Council is pleased to inform candidates who sat WASSCE for School Candidates, 2025 that the result has officially been released today, Monday, August 4,…