The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria into a knowledge and innovation-driven economy with the unveiling of the Nigeria Genomic City, a landmark initiative designed to harness the country’s vast genomic resources to advance scientific research, improve healthcare, strengthen food security and accelerate inclusive economic growth.
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Alausa urges journalists to use data-driven reportage for quality learning outcomes
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has urged education correspondents nationwide to use available data to hold state governments and other stakeholders accountable for learning outcomes and the quality of education delivery.
Take-off of FUMET Nasarawa hinges on existing laws –NUC
The take-off of the newly upgraded Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology (FUMET), Nasarawa, will depend largely on whether existing laws support its conversion from Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, the National Universities Commission (NUC) has said.
FG suspends planned hike in WAEC, NECO registration fees
The Federal Government has suspended a proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), following public outcry over the planned adjustment
Alausa to lead discussions as ECAN marks Tinubu’s three years of education reforms, challenges
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, is billed to lead discussions on the achievements, reforms and challenges confronting Nigeria’s education sector under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the 2026 Education Summit organised by the Education Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ECAN
Education minister applauds Tinubu, security forces over safe rescue of abducted Oyo pupils, teachers
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, describing the operation as a clear demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to the
TETFund opens national research fair to all Nigerians, targets commercialisation of research, innovations
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to widen participation in its 2026 National Research Fair and Exhibition, opening the event to all Nigerians regardless of educational background or institutional affiliation, as part of efforts to accelerate the commercialisation of research and innovation.
UBEC unveils reforms, unlocks N100bn matching grants to overhaul basic education nationwide
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has commenced a new phase of reforms targeted at repositioning Nigeria’s basic education sector, with more than N100bn in previously unaccessed matching grants now released to states and the Federal Capital Territory for the upgrade of school infrastructure.
Nigeria’s digital future rests on quality education, says Alausa
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has said the education sector will play a central role in building Nigeria’s trusted digital future, as the Federal Ministry of Education deepens its partnership with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to strengthen identity management and national planning.
ECAN meets UBEC ES
ECAN MEETS UBEC