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 …

In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, the role of education in shaping the future of nations has never been more crucial. As we celebrated the World Education Day on 7th February 2024, it’s imperative to reflect on the significance of education not only in individual lives but also in the broader context of national development. Public Relations, with its power …

The Federal Government pledged on Wednesday to make education more accessible to Nigerians. The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, pledged at the inauguration of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Surulere Campus, Ojuelegba, Lagos. Sununu described the opening of the campus, aimed at enhancing access to education for all, as being in line with the eight-point …

A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has called for adequate investment in the education sector in order to build a formidable society. Gowon stated this during a Thanksgiving service to mark the 20th anniversary of Africa International College and Africa Community School in Abuja on Sunday. Represented by his brother, Mr Dauda Gowon, he said issues in …

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), Julius Ogundiran, has warned about the consequences of neglecting teachers in a nation. In his address during the 2023 annual celebration of World Teachers’ Day in Abuja, Comrade Ogundiran expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of teacher welfare despite their unique and pivotal contributions to …

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Thursday said his administration was committed to implementing the recent education summit’s report in the state to ensure the best quality education. Adeleke made the remark during the maiden edition of the Ipade Imole Meeting held at Aurora Event Centre in Osogbo. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Ipade Imole meeting is …