The Federal Government is implementing far-reaching reforms aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s education system, with renewed emphasis on better learning outcomes, teacher development, wider access to tertiary education, skills acquisition and opportunities for children currently outside the formal school system
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CP Elleman: Duty, professionalism and trust
Policing is rarely praised until it fails. In Niger State, a vast territory that has long contended with banditry, insurgent threats and the usual friction of a growing capital, the arrival of a new Commissioner of Police could easily have passed as routine
More Nigerian varsities make global ranking as Tinubu’s reforms gain ground
Nigeria’s universities are becoming more visible on the world stage, 29 of them appear in the 2027 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, up from 24 last year
UBEC renovates over 4000 classrooms, 1074 digital centres under latest intervention
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has renovated more than 4,000 classrooms and commissioned 1,074 digital learning centres across the country as part of efforts to improve infrastructure and technology-driven learning in basic education
JAMB: CAPS now fully restored, 31 October admission deadline remains sacrosanct
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the full restoration of its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), which was temporarily unavailable for 96 hours
UBEC begins 10-year basic education roadmap implementation in October
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) will commence the implementation of its 10-year Universal Basic Education (UBE) Roadmap, 2026–2035, in the first week of October
Alausa: Nigeria must train talent for global jobs
Alausa: Nigeria must train talent for global jobs By Uji A Iliyasu, Abuja The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has said Nigeria must reposition its education and skills system to produce trained, certified and adaptable workers capable of competing in the global outsourcing and digitally enabled services market. Alausa spoke at the Hire […]
How Gov Ahmed Aliyu’s transformation agenda is pulling political bigwigs to APC
In Sokoto State today, that capital is on full display, and its most recent dividend is the defection of Alhaji Umar Salah, former Director General in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) structure in Tambuwal Local Government Area, to the All Progressive so visitors Congress (APC)
Alausa honoured 2026 ‘Man of the Year’ in US, seeks stronger diaspora collaboration for home education
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has been honoured as the 2026 “Man of the Year” by the African Cultural Festival (ACF) and presented with the Key to the City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA, in recognition of his contributions to education and human capital development
JAMB’s CAPS platform temporarily down, board assures swift resolution
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) is temporarily unavailable, following technical challenges linked to the platform’s hosting arrangements