The Kano State Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Alhaji Musa Shanono, has unveiled the 2025 budget proposal tagged “Budget of Hope, Human Capital and Economic Development. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Governor Abba Yusuf presented the budget total of N549.16 billion to the State of Assembly for approval on Friday. He broke down the budget, stating that …

Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured that the federal government will integrate technology into the nation’s educational infrastructure to address human capacity and resource challenges to improve learning outcomes. The Vice President noted that with the evolving global technological landscape, the administration of President Bola Tinubu will harness all available opportunities to add value to the country. Speaking on Wednesday …

In his governance style and youth friendly nature, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu had a one-day interactive session with the representatives of students in tertiary institutions in the state a few months ago. The meeting was necessary to have a direct interface with young people who are a critical stakeholder in building a greater Lagos of our dream. At …

The National Director, Education Dialogue and Value System Initiatives, Dr Kehinde Babarinde has commended the efforts of Lagos State Studies Association (LSA) for identifying the scholarship and activism of Prof Okome who stands tall in her field. He celebrates Professor Okome for making Nigeria proud through her work and for her work as Adjunct Lecturer at Nigeria Institute of Policy …

Nigerian primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions may soon have new curricula following the adoption of the motion on the floor of the House of Representatives during plenary on Thursday. This was a sequel to the House resolution on a motion titled “Review of the Nigerian curriculum for primary and secondary schools in line with current global market needs and contemporary …

The Kano State Governor, Mallam Abba Yusuf will on Tuesday declare a state of emergency in the education sector. The declaration is aiming to ensure quality education for all in Kano and accelerate efforts to improve the delivery of educational services. This was made known in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, on Sunday. Tofa said, “The …

President Bola Tinubu on Monday launched a campaign to promote inclusive education, skill development, and gender equity. Tagged, #WeAreEqual, it is an initiative of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD). The campaign has been launched in 15 African countries in different iterations, focusing on health, education, economic empowerment, and gender-based violence. The Nigerian component of the programme …

President Bola Tinubu has approved system-wide policies to comprehensively overhaul the education sector, improve learning and skill development, increase enrolment, and ensure the academic security of the nation’s children. The approved policies are captured as Data Repository, Out-of-School Children Education, Teacher Training and Development, and Skill Development and Acquisition (DOTS). The statement by the presidential spokesperson, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, read: …

Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah, has inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Council of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) in line with Section 6 (1) of ESUT Establishment Law. He asserted that education remained the strongest weapon against poverty. The council has Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa as Chairman with Prof. Ikenna Chukwu, Engr. James Ifeanyi, Mrs Gladys Okoro, …

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman has emphasised the pivotal role of education in shaping the future of nations. He made the assertion during a speech at the 2024 West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN) Conference in Abuja At the event on Thursday, the Minister reaffirmed the importance of research and education in driving sustainable development …