FG trains 10,000 teachers for “smart schools” take off – Mamman
The Federal Government says no fewer than 10,000 teachers and educators have been trained in preparation for the take off of 37 “smart schools” built across the country. The Minister…
NUC appeals to ASUU for calm as FG Reconstitute varsities governing councils:
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) for calm as the Federal Government is working toward reconstituting governing councils in the universities.…
Air chief tasks music professionals, educators on national development
By Sumaila Ogbaje, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has urged music professionals and educators to promote professionalism and national development…
UNESCO, Korea support Nigeria, others to address skill gaps
UNESCO and the Republic of Korea has unveiled the Better Education for Africa’s Rise III (BEAR III) project, aimed at strengthening TVET systems in Nigeria and three other countries. At…
FG seeks collaboration with Swedish govt on digital education
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Maman, on Tuesday sought collaboration with the Swedish Government on using technology to improve education in the country, especially in early child education. The…
ASUU rejects UniAbuja’s Vice Chancellor position
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja chapter, has rejected the advertisement for the institution’s Vice Chancellor position. The Chairperson of the University’s branch of ASUU, Dr…
Kaduna abduction: Minister calls for unconditional release of students, principal
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has called for safe and unconditional release of over 287 students and their principal abducted in Kaduna State. Mamman, who said this on…
FG tasks state commissioners on implementation of educational minimum standards
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman has tasked the various state commissioners of education on the implementation of the national standards and strategic plans in other to enhance secondary…
Out-of-School Children: World Bank charges govts to invest in education as FG launches commission
The Representative of World Bank, Dilip Parajuli has pleaded with the federal and state governments to please put in more money for the investment of basic education to help tackle…
FG’s new teachers devt. scheme gets $10.4m support from Korea
The Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja unveiled a new teacher development programme titled, Teacher Internship Scheme (TIS), Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman said the scheme designed to support…
Tertiary Institutions: Mamman promises implementation of presidential directives on IPPIS
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman says the Ministry will work within the ambit of the law to facilitate full implementation of the presidential directives on the Integrated Personnel…
Institutions: TETFund to disburse N683bn, highest since inception-Official
The Federal Government has approved a total sum of 683.4 billion naira as the 2024 disbursement for beneficiary tertiary institutions across the country. The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund…