FG introduces skill acquisition, values in basic education curriculum
The Federal Government says it has introduced skills acquisition and values in the new curriculum for basic education to be rolled out before the end of October. The Minister of…
e-learning: FG partners UK to develop platform for inclusive education
The Federal Government, in partnership with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), has developed a digitalised learning platform to enable a more inclusive educational system in Nigeria. The…
WAEC, NECO: FG to exempt brilliant students from 18-years age limit
The Federal Government has said that exceptionally brilliant students who were below the age of 18 may be considered to sit for WASSCE and NECO. The Minister of Education, Prof.…
FG delivers WASH facilities in 92 federal unity college
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, says the Federal Government has delivered the phase one interventions of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities across 92 federal unity colleges (FUCs).…
Education Minister introduces groundbreaking skills training in schools
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman has announced the launch of a transformative programme aimed at integrating skills and vocational training into the nation’s primary and secondary schools. Mamman…
Degree Mill: 21,600 students parading fake certificates – FG
The Federal Government says no fewer than 21,600 students are parading fake certificates obtained from degree mills institutions in Benin Republic, Togo and others. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir…
FCT smart school to commence academic activities September – Minister
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, says the newly constructed smart school in the Karshi area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will commence academic activities in September. Mamman…
Education ministry celebrates appointment of Walson-Jack as HOS
The Federal Ministry of Education, with immense pride and joy has congratulated its Permanent Secretary, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, on her recent appointment as the Head of the Civil Service of…
FG worries over apathy of civil servants’ participation in education sector games
The Federal Government has bemoaned an apathy of participation of civil servants in the annual Federal Education Sector Games (FEDUGAM). The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, was speaking at…
FG awards scholarships to COE students to boost girl-child education
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman has awarded scholarship to ten students from various federal Colleges of Education, to encourage girls to embrace education. Mamman gave the scholarship at…
Strike: FG meets NASU, SSANU to address grievances
The Federal Ministry of Education has held a crucial meeting with the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU,…
FG to close gender gap in technical education
The Federal Government has pledged to close the gender gap currently experienced in the National Business and Technical Examinations. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, said this during the…
Credible election is panacea to set Nigeria on right path–Peter Obi
Former Anambra Governor, and Labour Party’s Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, said that only free and fair election was all Nigeria needed to be on…
FG moves to harness high-earning skills in digital space, others
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged the National Council on Skills to focus on high-earning skills in the rapidly changing global landscape. Shettima made the call while addressing the Fourth National…
Skills will address 75% of joblessness in Nigeria – Mamman
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, says skilling is the only answer to the joblessness faced by 75 per cent of Nigerian school leavers. Mamman was speaking at a…