Chalkboards finally get their retirement letter as FG rolls out smart boards in basic schools By Uji A. Iliyasu, Abuja The Federal Government has officially told chalk and dusters to pack their bags as it launches a digital learning revolution in Nigeria’s public basic schools. Speaking in Lagos, Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, unveiled […]
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FG launches digital learning, distributes smart boards to basic schools
The Federal Government has declared its readiness to digitally transform teaching and learning in public basic schools across Nigeria.
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, made this known on Friday in Lagos during the official launch of the Digitalisation of Public Schools Initiative and the flag-off of the distribution of Interactive
Sen. Malam Madori: A model of purposeful service to people
In an era when many public officeholders and legislators are often accused of neglecting the people who entrusted them with power, Senator Ambassador Ahmed Abdul-Hamid Malam Madori stands out as a refreshing exception , a leader whose actions speak louder than his promises
NELFUND reopens loan verification portal for 48 hours, defaulting institutions risk exclusion from 2025 loan cycle
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the reopening of its student verification portal for a final 48-hour window to enable tertiary institutions yet to complete their student verification to do
JAMB screens 176 brilliant underage candidates in 2025 UTME as lawmakers hail exercise
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has screened 176 exceptional underage candidates who scored high marks in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Gov Ahmed Aliyu: Leading by vision, foresight, compassion
The recent intervention by the Sokoto State Government in Isa and Sabon Birni Local Government Areas marks yet another testament to the leadership qualities of Governor Ahmed Aliyu.
UBEC condoles with Benue over Ukum school fire explosion
The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Aisha Garba, has expressed deep shock and sympathy over the fire incident that rocked LGEA Primary School, Ater, in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, leaving seven pupils injured.
NECO rewards staff, retirees, star students at 2024 productivity awards
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has honoured its best-performing staff, retirees, and outstanding students at the 2024 Annual Staff Productivity Award Ceremony held in Minna, Niger State.
NECO releases 2025 SSCE results, records 60% with five credits including English and Mathematics
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2025 June/July Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) internal results, 54 days after the conclusion of the last written paper.
NELFUND urges NASS partnership to strengthen education financing
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has appealed for stronger collaboration with the National Assembly to ensure the effective implementation of the newly approved Development Levy, which comes into effect on 1 January 2026.